DECA State Competition Results

by Troy Drosche and Adam Clark

Avon High School DECA recently competed against over 2,100 students from across Indiana in the state DECA competition. 

The following students advanced to the International Conference in Orlando, Florida (April 22-25).

• Katherine Langford and Zaniab Syed—1st place—Marketing Management Team
• Faith White—1st place—Human Resources
• Kelsey Babinec—2nd place—Hotel and Lodging
• Naomi Fecadu-2nd place—Apparel and Accessories
• Ibrahim Saleem—3rd place—Automotive Services Marketing
• Christine White—3rd place—Hospitality and Tourism Professional Selling
• Emery Clark—4th place—Principles of Hospitality
• Maris Gerbers—4th place—Sports and Entertainment
• Jasmine Diallo and Kavya Mahajan—4th place—Business Law and Ethics Team

Mason Munn was also elected as the Region 5 President for Indiana DECA.

Not advancing to ICDC, but additional plaque winners:

• Olivia Gibson—6th place—Marketing Communications
• Anna Bracey—5th place—Food Marketing
• Zach White—6th place—Business Finance
• Taylor Purtee—6th place—Business Services
• Brooke Underwood—5th place—Professional Selling
• Savannah France—6th place—Hotel and Lodging

Congratulations, students and sponsors. You deserve this recognition for your hard work and dedication!