Mr. Baca

Believer in Christ, proud father and husband, U.S. Air Force veteran, Business Teacher, Wrestling and Gymnastics Coach, and DECA Advisor at DGN.

[Downers North CTE @dgncte]

⭐️Alumni Spotlight⭐️Congratulations to Drew Bielawski for earning a full time job as a construction project manager! Drew is a senior at Western Michigan University and a 2021 DGN Grad! Check out this article about him! #99Learns #WeAreDGN https://t.co/rS3wCHoWBn

[Downers North CTE @dgncte]

Very proud of our DECA Officers for presenting to the School Board on Monday! Your hard work and professionalism is admired!! #DECA #ALLIN #99Learns #WeAreDGN

[Downers North CTE @dgncte]

⭐️Student Spotlight⭐️Kyle Vojack is interning with the Addison Fire Department Explorers Program! Kyle plans to pursue a meaningful career as a fire fighter when he graduates in May! Goodluck with your future Kyle! #WeAreDGN #99Learns #ALLIN

[Downers North CTE @dgncte]

Congratulations to our students who competed at the Illinois DECA State Competition last weekend! Goodluck to the 13 National Qualifiers who are competing in Orlando, Florida in April!! #DECA #99Learns #WeAreDGN

[Downers North CTE @dgncte]

Step into our CWT class where students are playing Cash Flow, a board game that teaches students how to become financially free through hard work, investments, and passive income! Students work, save and invest to achieve their financial dreams!! #ALLIN #WeAreDGN #D99Learns

[Downers North CTE @dgncte]

✨Student Spotlight ✨CWT student Dwayne Williams working at Stephens Plumbing & HVAC company! Dwayne plans to pursue a career in HVAC after high school and we are extremely proud of him! Thank you Kevin Claus for giving him this opportunity!! #WeAreDGN #99Learns #ALLIN

[Downers North CTE @dgncte]

This Thursday, 3/14, head over to MOD Pizza and try The Horeni! Each bite 'Tastes like a Touchdown and 20% of the proceeds supports the DG FISH! #ALLIN #WeAreDGN

[Suburban Life - Shaw Local @MySuburbanLife]

Kayleigh Loo was unable to compete in the IHSA's first regional tournament last year because of a torn ACL. On Saturday, though, the @DGN_Wrestling senior continued an undefeated season with a sectional championship to advance to state.

@bobnarang's story:https://t.co/82ndIBmA7M

[Mr. Baca @DGN_Baca]

@ge_wrestling Love it

[Rams Wrestling @ge_wrestling]

Doubt you would ever see this at a Boys meet. It is a different Vibe!

[Downers North CTE @dgncte]

Congratulations to our DECA State Qualifiers!! #ALLIN #WeAreDGN #DECA

[Downers North CTE @dgncte]

Congratulations Kate Peterson on earning the Exceptional Leadership recognition with Illinois DECA!! Your hard work does not go unnoticed!! #WeAreDGN #ALLIN #DECA

[Downers North CTE @dgncte]

Last Friday Jennifer Naylor, CFO of Sandbox Industries, came to speak to our DECA club members! She spoke about venture capitalism and how to apply knowledge to future student DECA pitches and presentations!! Thank you Jennifer for speaking to our students!! #WeAreDGN #ALLIN

[Downers North CTE @dgncte]

This years DECA members!! This club just keeps GROWING! #WeAreDGN #ALLIN

[Mr. Baca @DGN_Baca]

Thank you to @NMChicagoland for providing experiences and learning opportunities for our internship students that cannot be replicated in the classroom. You are a valued community partner.

[Northwestern Mutual Chicagoland @NMChicagoland]

We are excited to continue our partnership with @dgncte and welcome two new interns, Colin and Emmett! During their time with us, they will sit down with a member from each department for a well-rounded experience to help them identify a future career path. #internship #growth

[Mr. Baca @DGN_Baca]

Yiarelli Alcantar, CWT student, is working hard at her first job in the medical field. I hope this gets her closer to her dreams of a medical profession.

[Mr. Baca @DGN_Baca]

My 4th period intro to business class was invested in this project. They worked hard on their creation, advertising, and promotions. I’m very proud of their efforts. Todays, they enjoyed the fruits of their labor.

[Downers North CTE @dgncte]

What happens when your class wins the Intro to Business MOD Pizza Challenge?? YOU GET A PIZZA PARTY!! Another huge thank you to the staff at MOD Pizza for partnering with the CTE Department and for giving each student their own MOD Pizza🍕 #WeAreDGN #D99Learns

[Mr. Baca @DGN_Baca]

Great kid. Nice job, buddy.

[Downers North CTE @dgncte]

✨STUDENT SPOTLIGHT✨: Ben Carter. Ben is one of our Cooperative Work Training (CWT) students! He is currently working at the UPS Store and we are so proud of all of his hard work! Keep up the great work Ben! #WeAreDGN #D99Learns

[Mr. Baca @DGN_Baca]

Great job 4th period! Way to rally together to promote your product. Great job to the other classes as well and a big thank you to MOD Pizza and their staff!

[Downers North CTE @dgncte]

Congratulations to��The Wolkow ✨for winning the Intro to Business MOD Pizza Challenge last Thursday!! #WeAreDGN #D99Learns

[Downers North CTE @dgncte]

Need a place to grab lunch or dinner tomorrow, October 5th? Travel over to MOD Pizza on Ogden to support the 4th period Intro to Business class from open to close and try The Wolkow, an appetizing bacon and pepperoni pizza that is in the shape of a baseball!