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Seven WCHS DECA students place in district competition
On Friday, January 10, 2020, thirty-three (33) WCHS DECA students competed in the Virginia DECA District 9 Conference held at the Apple Blossom Mall in Winchester. Twelve students were recognized as finalists, with seven students placing in their respective competitive events.
DECA’s Competitive Events measure a student’s proficiency in knowledge and skills identified by marketing professionals as common academic and technical content across marketing, finance, hospitality, and business management and administration. Students compete in role-play scenarios and written tests. Students placing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in these district events then are eligible to compete in the Virginia DECA State Leadership Conference to be held at VA Beach, February 28 – March 1.
The following students placed in their respective events:
- Haley Cockerham: 1st Place in Principles of Hospitality & Tourism
- Reina Garnett: 1st Place in Principles of Finance
- Syndi Davidsen: 2nd Place in Accounting Applications
- DJ Rizzo, Jr.: 2nd Place in Selling
- Wes Merchant: 3rd Place in Sports & Entertainment Marketing
- Jackson Pond: 3rd Place in Principles of Business Management & Administration
- Kyra Robinson: 3rd Place in Personal Financial Literacy
Additionally, the students recognized as Finalists were:
- Halea Hose in Entrepreneurship
- Emily Johnson in Hotel Management
- Makayla Grant in Personal Financial Literacy
- Stephanie Chevez in Principles of Hospitality & Tourism
- Niall Anderson in Principles of Marketing
Students placing at the state conference will be eligible to compete at the International DECA Conference to be held in April in Nashville, TN.
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