SHS Students Take Part in Region 9 DECA Conference

SKANEATELES, NY (January 15, 2019) – A total of 45 Skaneateles High School students attended the Region 9 DECA conference at Le Moyne College recently with 13 of those students finishing in top four positions.

Students Ryan Bellinger, Sarah Brennan, Lani Byrne, Jack Carlile, Trevor Frendak, Connor Gell, Kristen Henry, Marcus McLanahan, Jessica Patalino, Will Pinckey, JP Soderberg, Luke Viggiano and Ryan Willcox all earned top positions.

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 Four Results: (Grade Level Indicated)
 
1^st Place –
Marcus McClanahan (9^th) – Sports & Entertainment Marketing
Sarah Brennan (11^th) – Retail Merchandising
JP Soderberg (11^th) & Connor Gell (11^th) – Entrepreneurship Team Event
 
2^nd Place –
Trevor Frendak (11^th) – Restaurant & Food Service Management
Will Pinckney (11^th) – Principles of Marketing
Jessica Patalino (12^th) – Quick Service Restaurant Management
 
3^rd Place –
Ryan Bellinger (11^th) – Marketing Communications
Kristen Henry (11^th) & Lani Byrne (11^th) –  Buying & Merchandising Team Event
Luke Viggiano (12^th) & Jack Carlile (12^th) – Sports & Entertainment Marketing Team Event
 
4^th Place –
Ryan Willcox (12^th) – Business  Finance