WRENTHAM — Superintendent Dr. Rich Drolet, Principal Nicole Bottomley, Advisor James Dow, and Vice President of Operations Caitlin O’Brien are pleased to announce that King Philip DECA members recently earned the organization’s highest honors at DECA’s annual International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Orlando, Florida, from April 26-29.
Students receiving recognition at the international level included:
- Tyler Walker, Business Services Operations Research, 1st place, DECA Glass
- Ryan Brown and Chris DelCecchio, Hospitality Tourism Operations Research, 3rd place, DECA Glass
- Addie Townsend and Laura da Silva, International Business Plan, 4th place, DECA Champions
- Keith Joseph, Franchise Business Plan, 5th place, DECA Champion
- Owen Collins, James Dow, and Lucas Raymond, Sports and Entertainment Operations Research Event, 6th place, DECA Champions
- Caitlin O’Brien and Gavin Hickey, Financial Literacy Project, International DECA Finalists
- Thomas Lutfy, Eric Miles, and Michael Flaherty, Finance Operations Research, International DECA Finalists
- Addison Lewis, DECA Inc. Scholarship, International recipient
During the school year, approximately 195,000 of DECA’s 265,000 high school student members take part in the organization’s competitive events program, allowing them to compete for local, regional, and state titles.
The competitions are designed to simulate real-life business scenarios and test students’ academic understanding and skills development. The top state winners put their talents to the test during the program’s final round of competition in Orlando, Florida.
The DECA ICDC was the pinnacle of competition, where over 18,000 students vied for international honors. Over $371,000 in scholarships and awards were presented to students and teachers for their achievements.
This year’s ICDC featured more than 26,000 members and advisors in attendance. In addition to career-based competition, DECA members engaged in leadership academies and networking opportunities with over 80 internationally recognized businesses and universities.
King Philip Regional High School’s DECA chapter had the most students qualify for this conference throughout the state and had the most students receiving international honors on stage in Orlando from MASS-DECA.
The District’s DECA chapter also had the honor of being the only chapter in the Commonwealth to earn two glass trophies at this level of competition. MASS-DECA earned four International Glass trophies, two from King Philip.
King Philip DECA wishes to thank everyone who has helped the members achieve these amazing honors throughout the year.
About DECA Inc.
DECA is a career and technical student organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs who are interested in careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. DECA enhances the preparation for college and careers by providing co-curricular programs that integrate into classroom instruction, apply learning, connect to business, and promote competition. DECA student members leverage their experience to become academically prepared, community-oriented, professionally responsible, and experienced leaders. DECA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with over 240,000 members in 3,600 high school and college chapters in nearly all 50 United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Germany.
For more information about King Philip DECA, visit the KP DECA website or deca.org.
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