Coon Rapids High School has become a powerhouse DECA program in the state, developing leadership and capacity for business careers for students. As DECA advisor, Blake Bodenberg has provided the guidance and direction and let his students shine. His approach as a business and marketing teacher and internships coordinator often reaches beyond the walls of schools and connects students with the community in a meaningful way.    

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