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49 Strongsville Students Advance in DECA Competition
They will compete at state level in March
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.
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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.
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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:
1st place
Kelly Michaels
Food Marketing
1st place
Matt Stephano
Marketing Management
1st place
Jacob Roman
Quick Serve
1st place
Anthony Gasparo
Automotive Services
1st place
Tony Machnik
Sports and Entertainment Series
1st place
Kendal Lyon
Business Finance Series
1st place
Kelly Hayes, Isabella Cromleigh
Buying and Merchandising Team
1st place
Mary Peters, Mikayla Sherry
Marketing Communications Team
1st place
Michelle Arendas, Bradley Anderson
Travel and Tourism Team
1st place
Melissa Wilson, Hallie Mach
Advertisement Campaign
1st place
Jacob Venter, Ryan Kerr, Casey Smith
Sports and Entertainment Promotion Plan
1st place
Abigayle Gootee
Professional Selling Event
2nd Place
Matt Stephan
Accounting Applications Series
2nd Place
Connie Morino
Apparel and Accessories Series
2nd Place
Keri Hill
Quick Serve
2nd Place
Anna Akovic
Restaurant and Food Service Management
2nd Place
Michael Diemert
Retail Merchandising
2nd Place
Jessamine Klefman
Hotel and Lodging Series
2nd Place
Matt Schroth
Business Finance Series
2nd Place
Colin McManamon
Principles of Business Management
2nd Place
David Brown and Austin Simpson
Business Law and Ethics Team
2nd Place
Nolan Ross, Mike Jones
Buying and Merchandising Team
2nd Place
Matthew Mullally, Jacob Mizerik
Financial Analysis Team
2nd Place
Lauren Synk, Megan Largent
Hospitality Services Team
2nd Place
Kelly Trimper, Madison Philips, Katie Pelko
Advertisement Campaign
2nd Place
Joelle Hall, Hannah Zablotney, Caitlyn Brown
Fashion Merchandising Campaign
2nd Place
Paige Amodio, Jill Ross
Sports and Entertainment Promotion Plan
2nd Place
Sara Leahy
Professional Selling Event
3rd Place
Leanne Zappia
Apparel and Accessories Series
3rd Place
Alex Croitoru
Business Services Series
3rd Place
Sam Ortenzi
Food Marketing
3rd Place
Paige Cuevas
Restaurant and Food Service Management
3rd Place
Laurel Foell
Sports and Entertainment Series
3rd Place
Mason Schoch
Human Resource Management
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