49 Strongsville Students Advance in DECA Competition
They will compete at state level in March
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A number of teams from the Strongsville High School Marketing Education/ DECA program have advanced to state competitions after placing at districts.
In all, 49 students will compete at Ohio DECA championships in Columbus in March.
More than 200 DECA students competed in business and marketing events Feb. 8 at the District 9 contest.
The top five teams and individuals were presented with a trophy. The top two teams in each team management event, and the top three individuals in the series events advanced.
In Strongsville, 12 teams/individuals placed first; 16 placed second; 21 were third and nine finished fourth.
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe, according to SHS advisor Jessica Frenchik.
Being able to attend the DECA competition is described by the students as:
- Opportunity to think outside the box
- Present you with real life situations
- Able to put to practice what you have learned all year
- Prepares you for business activities
- Improve your ability to problem solve
- Puts critical thinking to the test
- Improve your speaking/presenting skills
- Perform under pressure
- Brainstorm with a team member
Here are the winners:
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1st place |
Kelly Michaels |
Food Marketing |
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1st place |
Matt Stephano |
Marketing Management |
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1st place |
Jacob Roman |
Quick Serve |
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1st place |
Anthony Gasparo |
Automotive Services |
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1st place |
Tony Machnik |
Sports and Entertainment Series |
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1st place |
Kendal Lyon |
Business Finance Series |
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1st place |
Kelly Hayes, Isabella Cromleigh |
Buying and Merchandising Team |
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1st place |
Mary Peters, Mikayla Sherry |
Marketing Communications Team |
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1st place |
Michelle Arendas, Bradley Anderson |
Travel and Tourism Team |
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1st place |
Melissa Wilson, Hallie Mach |
Advertisement Campaign |
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1st place |
Jacob Venter, Ryan Kerr, Casey Smith |
Sports and Entertainment Promotion Plan |
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1st place |
Abigayle Gootee |
Professional Selling Event |
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2nd Place |
Matt Stephan |
Accounting Applications Series |
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2nd Place |
Connie Morino |
Apparel and Accessories Series |
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2nd Place |
Keri Hill |
Quick Serve |
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2nd Place |
Anna Akovic |
Restaurant and Food Service Management |
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2nd Place |
Michael Diemert |
Retail Merchandising |
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2nd Place |
Jessamine Klefman |
Hotel and Lodging Series |
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2nd Place |
Matt Schroth |
Business Finance Series |
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2nd Place |
Colin McManamon |
Principles of Business Management |
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2nd Place |
David Brown and Austin Simpson |
Business Law and Ethics Team |
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2nd Place |
Nolan Ross, Mike Jones |
Buying and Merchandising Team |
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2nd Place |
Matthew Mullally, Jacob Mizerik |
Financial Analysis Team |
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2nd Place |
Lauren Synk, Megan Largent |
Hospitality Services Team |
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2nd Place |
Kelly Trimper, Madison Philips, Katie Pelko |
Advertisement Campaign |
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2nd Place |
Joelle Hall, Hannah Zablotney, Caitlyn Brown |
Fashion Merchandising Campaign |
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2nd Place |
Paige Amodio, Jill Ross |
Sports and Entertainment Promotion Plan |
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2nd Place |
Sara Leahy |
Professional Selling Event |
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3rd Place |
Leanne Zappia |
Apparel and Accessories Series |
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3rd Place |
Alex Croitoru |
Business Services Series |
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3rd Place |
Sam Ortenzi |
Food Marketing |
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3rd Place |
Paige Cuevas |
Restaurant and Food Service Management |
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3rd Place |
Laurel Foell |
Sports and Entertainment Series |
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3rd Place |
Mason Schoch |
Human Resource Management |
