Superintendent Lucas Giguere and Franklin High School (FHS) DECA advisor Emily Rosborough are proud to announce that nine chapter members attended the annual DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) that took place in Orlando, Florida, from April 26-29.
The ICDC spotlights DECA’s top student performers from nearly all 50 United States, Canada, China, Germany, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and Spain. It also highlights innovative business partnerships that empower these emerging leaders and entrepreneurs to tackle the challenges of an ever-evolving and increasingly complex economic landscape.
Students from the FHS DECA chapter attended ICDC to participate in Business Operations Research Events and Project Management Events.
Gavin Abdel-Aziz, Maya Abiramia, Kavya Dave, Ella DeStefano, Samantha Eagerman, Julia McVeigh, Tuhina Pal, Callie Verhaegen and Stephen Miller Wasik qualified for and successfully competed in this year's DECA ICDC, an impressive achievement that highlights their dedication, hard work and excellence in business and leadership skills.
Kavya Dave, Ella DeStefano and Tuhina Pal
(FPS photo)
“Representing their school on such a prestigious international stage is no small feat, and the fact that all nine students not only qualified but also completed the competition is a testament to their preparation and determination,” said FHS DECA advisor Emily Rosborough. “This accomplishment brings pride to the entire Franklin High community. It's truly amazing to see these young leaders rise to the challenge and shine among the best from around the world.”
This year’s DECA ICDC featured over 23,000 members and advisors in attendance. In addition to career-based competition, DECA members engaged in leadership academies and networking opportunities with over 80 internationally recognized businesses.
"I’m incredibly proud of our students representing Franklin Public Schools at the DECA competition in Florida," said Superintendent Giguere. "Their dedication, leadership, and entrepreneurial spirit reflect the very best of our schools. I know these students will continue to work hard and I look forward to seeing what they accomplish next."
During the school year, approximately 120,000 of DECA’s 222,000 student members take part in the organization’s competitive events program, allowing them to compete for local and regional titles. The competitions are designed to simulate real-life business scenarios and test students’ academic understanding and skills development. The top state and provincial winners put their talents to the test during the program’s final round of competition in Orlando.
About DECA Inc.
DECA is a career and technical student organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs who are interested in careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. DECA enhances the preparation for college and careers by providing co-curricular programs that integrate into classroom instruction, apply learning, connect to business, and promote competition. DECA student members leverage their experience to become academically prepared, community-orientated, professionally responsible, and experienced leaders. DECA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with over 240,000 members in 3,600 high school and college chapters in nearly all 50 United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Germany.
For more information about DECA, visit deca.org.
Additional photos on the FPS page -> https://www.franklinps.net/article/2207660
.jpg "artwork by senior Ruby Stamp. (Photo Courtesy Franklin Public Schools)")
