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“Our students gained valuable experience in an eventful three days in Atlantic City,” said WTHS teacher Alex McBride, who along with teacher Sara Simpson serves as DECA co-adviser. “The students attended learning labs in various business and career opportunities. We are extremely proud of them for their hard work, outstanding representation and showing, and excellent behavior throughout the conference.”
The 10 qualifying students included:
• Stephen Cozzone (first-place overall) – Professional Selling Event
• Allison Gracie (fourth-place overall) – Professional Selling Event
• Rob Minnick (fourth-place overall with Jon Dalesandro) – Business Law and Ethics Team Decision Making
• Jon Dalesandro (fourth-place overall with Rob Minnick) – Business Law and Ethics Team Decision Making
• Taylor Crowley (fourth-place overall with Kade Cornelius) – Marketing Management Team Decision Making
• Kade Cornelius (fourth-place overall with Taylor Crowley) – Marketing Management Team Decision Making.
• Frank Romean (third-place overall) - Sports and Entertainment Marketing
• Jaime Miller (with Frank Romean) – State Community Service Paper which raised $1,000 for New Eyes for the Needy
• Bridget Heist (with Christina Franks) – Promotion of School Store
• Christina Franks (with Bridget Heist) – Promotion of School Store
In addition to these 10 honorees, several other students received recognition for their performances. Anthony Scenna and Joe Rotella were named finalists and also earned a top scoring role play. Sophmore Jonathon Miller also was a finalist and earned top role play accolades. Senior Patricia Espiritu earned top test honors in her event. Six students earned AHLEF Hospitality Industry Certification for earning a 70 or higher on their hospitality exam. Those students were; Haley Barnabei, Emily McKee, Kate Merrill, Ava Pisauro, Meghan Slough, and Nina Zandanel.
WTHS DECA Sends 10 Students to International Competition
The outstanding showing of 10 Washington Township High School DECA students at the recent New Jersey DECA State Career and Development Conference has earned them the opportunity to compete in the International Career and Development Conference held in Anaheim, Ca., in April. All told, 100 WTHS students earned a spot in the state competition after placing in the top 14 regionally.
“Our students gained valuable experience in an eventful three days in Atlantic City,” said WTHS teacher Alex McBride, who along with teacher Sara Simpson serves as DECA co-adviser. “The students attended learning labs in various business and career opportunities. We are extremely proud of them for their hard work, outstanding representation and showing, and excellent behavior throughout the conference.”
The 10 qualifying students included:
• Stephen Cozzone (first-place overall) – Professional Selling Event
• Allison Gracie (fourth-place overall) – Professional Selling Event
• Rob Minnick (fourth-place overall with Jon Dalesandro) – Business Law and Ethics Team Decision Making
• Jon Dalesandro (fourth-place overall with Rob Minnick) – Business Law and Ethics Team Decision Making
• Taylor Crowley (fourth-place overall with Kade Cornelius) – Marketing Management Team Decision Making
• Kade Cornelius (fourth-place overall with Taylor Crowley) – Marketing Management Team Decision Making.
• Frank Romean (third-place overall) - Sports and Entertainment Marketing
• Jaime Miller (with Frank Romean) – State Community Service Paper which raised $1,000 for New Eyes for the Needy
• Bridget Heist (with Christina Franks) – Promotion of School Store
• Christina Franks (with Bridget Heist) – Promotion of School Store
In addition to these 10 honorees, several other students received recognition for their performances. Anthony Scenna and Joe Rotella were named finalists and also earned a top scoring role play. Sophmore Jonathon Miller also was a finalist and earned top role play accolades. Senior Patricia Espiritu earned top test honors in her event. Six students earned AHLEF Hospitality Industry Certification for earning a 70 or higher on their hospitality exam. Those students were; Haley Barnabei, Emily McKee, Kate Merrill, Ava Pisauro, Meghan Slough, and Nina Zandanel.