We are incredibly proud to announce that our DECA team achieved their best performance ever at the District Competition at Nichols College this past Thursday!
What is DECA?
For those who may not know, DECA is a global organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. It is much more than a club; it is a co-curricular competitive program where students simulate real-world business scenarios.
Through DECA, our students move beyond the classroom to develop critical career skills, including:

• Problem Solving: Analyzing complex business case studies.
• Public Speaking: Pitching ideas confidently to industry professionals acting as judges.
• Professionalism: Learning the art of networking, business dress, and interview skills.

The Competition
Our 23 Spartans put these skills to the test against over 800 students from across the district in 50 different categories. They competed in two main formats:

• Role Plays: Students are given a surprise business scenario (e.g., handling a difficult client or fixing a supply chain issue) and must present a solution on the spot.
• Written Events: Students research, write, and present comprehensive business plans or community service projects.

The Results
This year marks the largest number of District competitors and State Qualifiers UHS has ever had! Students who finished in the top 4 have qualified for the State Competition in March.
Please join us in congratulating our winners:
🏆 State Qualifiers - 1st Place

• Neil Boyalla - Sports and Entertainment Marketing Series
• Liam Powers and Brayden Mackin - Independent Business Plan

🥈 State Qualifiers - 2nd Place

• Patrick Brauninger, Max Gaudet, Thomas Rosborough - Business Services Operations

🏅 State Qualifiers - 4th Place

• Susie Casper - Business Solutions Project
• Mary Lowery - Community Giving

Congratulations to all our talented competitors:

• Community Awareness: Paige Foley, Lilianna Mcclintock, Lile Twohig-Mann
• Hospitality Tourism and Professional Selling: Hannah Samolinski
• Hotel and Lodging Management: Nicky-Anna Locke
• Integrated Marketing Campaign: Nolah JeanPhilippe
• Marketing Management Team: Jordan Hilgenberg, Lelia Sjogren
• Principles of Finance: Aiden Jennings, Emily Calderon, Julianna Casper
• Principles of Hospitality and Tourism: Adrianna Mone
• Sports and Entertainment Team: Ammar Alomar, Pedro DeSouza
• Travel and Tourism Team: Sydney Loiselle, Maddi Silva

We are so proud of the professionalism and hard work displayed by this group, and kudos to Mr. Guerra, the team advisor. Good luck to those heading to States!
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