SHS's DECA chapter delivers outstanding performance at District 9 conference.

Photo/Jocelyn Etters

Special to Beneath the Surface News

The Stephenville High School DECA chapter delivered an outstanding performance at the District 9 Career Development Conference held in Sweetwater, with an impressive majority of competitors earning advancement to the state level.

Out of 52 students who represented the school, 45 qualified for the Texas DECA State Career Development Conference, reflecting the chapter’s strong preparation and commitment to excellence. 

The following students qualified for state in their respective events:

· Apparel & Accessories Marketing Series: Delia Martinez

· Accounting Applications Series: Karsten Brigman, Charlotte Parham

· Automotive Services Marketing Series: Eric Landeros, Garrett Mader

· Business Finance Series: Aaron Butter, Tucker Hubbard

· Business Services Marketing Series: Drew Allard, Hayden Bailey

· Buying and Merchandising Team Decision Making: Emma Mitchell, Riece Moreland

· Independent Business Plan: Hannah Evans, Lucia Walton

· Entrepreneurship Innovation Plan: Wyatt Ramos

· Entrepreneurship Series: Abigail Collins

· Start Up Business Plan: Grayson Copeland, Langston Golden

· Food Marketing Series: Madi Lesur, Madelyn Etters

· Hotel and Lodging Management Series: Alondra Bahena

· Human Resources Management Series: Natalie Estrada, Finn Evans, Mateo Gonzalez, Bella Hefner

· Hospitality Services Team Decision Making: Kaylyn Horner, Aidyn McKeehan

· Hospitality and Tourism Operations Research: Yoseline Angel, Helen Diaz, Maria Resendiz

· International Business Plan: Alexxa Granados, Ashlyn Sanchez

· Marketing Communications Series: Hannah Derington, Aubrey Harris

· Marketing Management Team Decision Making: Adrian Lopez, Isaiah Walker

· Principles of Entrepreneurship: Armando Martinez

· Principles of Finance: Jayla Scheid

· Principles of Marketing: Isha Patel

· Quick Service Restaurant Management Series: Rhett Harrison, Caleb Jones, Francisco Vargas

· Retail Merchandising Series: Ella Greeney, Travis Williams

· Sports & Entertainment Marketing Team Decision Making: Tony Mares, Alex Medina

In addition, Madelyn Etters was selected as a District 9 officer.

Several students were recognized for the top test score in their entire cluster within District 9: Abi Collins (Entrepreneurship), Finn Evans (Business Management & Administration), and Aaron Butter (Finance).

The 45 competitors will now advance to the Texas DECA State Career Development Conference, which will be held in Dallas in February, where they will compete against top students from across the state.