Over the last 17 years, the most important lessons I’ve been taught are to take life one day at a time, and always accept people and things for what they are. The quote: "Don't try to be perfect; just be an excellent example of being human” suits my life perfectly. I’ve been an active DECA member since my sophomore year in high school, and I am currently the Virginia DECA State President serving 15,000 members.

Emily Ashby
Clarke High School
State President 2009-2010

2009 Scholarship Winners


2009 Virginia DECA Scholarship Winners



Louis Spillman Scholarship

Craig Wainner, Dominion High School



Louise Bernard Scholarship

Aaron Van Allen, Tunstall High School



The Jeanne Dixon Children to Children Foundation Scholarship

Emily Thoet, Potomac Falls High School



The Jeanne Dixon Children to Children Foundation Scholarship

Lauren White, James Madison High School



I. W. Baughman Scholarship

Anita Bradbury, Clarke County High School



Elwood Roche Scholarship

Caitlin Jones, Potomac Falls High School



Hardee's Scholarship

Matthew Williams, Hopewell High School



Peebles Department Store Scholarship

Hillary Unis, Heritage High School - Leesburg



Dianne Tremblay Scholarship

Moria Callahan, Chancellor High School



Lucy Crawford Scholarship

Kelly Voltz, Stone Bridge High School



James Horan, Jr. Scholarship

Blair Bolen, Massapponax High School



Charles Craig Scholarship

Jeanette Guzman, Heritage High School



Inve$tco Scholarship

Christina Shockley, Fort Chiswell High School



Virginia DECA Scholarship

Kyle King, Clarke County High School

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