SHS Students Take on Region 9 DECA Conference

SKANEATELES, NY (December 21, 2017) – A total of 36 Skaneateles High School students attended the Region 9 DECA conference at Le Moyne College on Tuesday, December 19 with 18 of those students qualifying for the New York State Career Development Conference to be held in Rochester on March 4-6.

“We have a huge DECA group this year,” said Skaneateles High School DECA Coordinator, Dan Mulroy.  “This year was as competitive as ever.  There were some new schools that attended, and it seemed like all of the schools had an increase in their chapter sizes as well.  It was a great day and I am very proud of what all of our students have accomplished.”

By placing first through fifth in their respective categories, students advance to the state conference held in the spring.

Students Aaron Ackerman, Ryan Bellinger, Aidan Bennett, Jeremy Castle, Will Congel, Trevor Frendak, Connor Gell, Pat Hackler, Josh McCabe, Jon Metz, Nieve Morse, Jessica Patalino, Kenny Peterson, Tyler Schneider, Zach Sears, JP Soderberg, Mackenzie Ward, and Nate Wellington all advanced to the state conference from Skaneateles High School.

A full listing of results is provided below.

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.

Utilizing lessons learned from DECA, students become academically prepared for college and career in the previously mentioned fields while also becoming community oriented by gaining an appreciation for the benefits of service and their potential impact on the community and world.

DECA also helps push students to become professionally responsible with ethics, integrity, and high standards while becoming experienced leaders by practicing key leadership skills such as goal setting, consensus building, and project management.

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Top Five Results: (Grade level indicated)

1st place-
Ryan Bellinger (10th) - Principles of Business Administration
JP Soderberg (10th) & Connor Gell (10th) - Entrepreneurship Team Event

2nd Place-
Trevor Frendak (10th) - Principles of Finance
Will Congel (12th) & Jeremy Castle (12th) - Sports and Entertainment Marketing Team Event

3rd Place-
Aaron Ackerman (11th) - Marketing Communications
Mackenzie Ward (12th) - Principles of Marketing
Josh McCabe (12th) & Tyler Schneider(12th) -  Business Law & Ethics Team Event
Jon Metz (12th) & Kenny Peterson (12th) - Entrepreneurship Team Event

4th Place -
Aidan Bennett (12th) - Sports & Entertainment Marketing Individual
Jessica Patalino (11th) - Principles of Hospitality & Tourism
Pat Hackler (11th) & Nate Wellington (11th) - Sports and Entertainment Marketing Team Event

5th Place-
Nieve Morse (12th) - Hotel & Lodging Management
Z Sears (11th) - Marketing Communications