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Students Move on to DECA National Conference

Published March 14, 2018

Williamson County Schools DECA members stood out among hundreds of students from across the state as they competed in the Tennessee DECA Career Development Conference from March 8-10 in Chattanooga.

Dozens of WCS students placed in various competitions, earning them spots in the International Career Development Conference in Atlanta at the end of April.

In order to advance to the International Career Development Conference, the individual or team must have been one of the top four competitors in the category.

Brentwood High

  • Mary Alice Bilbo and Faith Glover: Advertising Campaign, Fourth
  • Hayden Griffin: Business Finance Series, Second
  • James Derryberry and Charlie Hardin: Business Law and Ethics Team Decision Making, First
  • Will Holland: Business Services Marketing Series, First
  • Anna Mullaney and Sydney Sheehan: Buying and Merchandising Team Decision Making, Second
  • Reed Burrow: Food Marketing Series, Third
  • Sean Forbes: Human Resources Management Series, Third
  • Jason Daniel and Yosef Mehio: International Business Plan, Third
  • Collin Maldonado: Principles of Business Management and Administration, First
  • Nathan DeMonico: Principles of Hospitality and Tourism, First
  • Quinn Heithcock: Principles of Marketing, Fourth
  • Nathan Allain: Restaurant and Food Services Management Series, Third
  • Benjamin Mills: Sports and Entertainment Marketing Series, Third

Centennial High

  • Madison Hatcher: Apparel and Accessories Marketing Series, First
  • Jerry Elms: Personal Financial Literacy, First

Franklin High

  • Anna Berry: Entrepreneurship Series, Third
  • Daniel Perez: Principles of Finance, Fourth

Independence High

  • Nikita Kuna: Advertising Campaign, Second
  • Hunter Cherry: Quick Serve Restaurant Management Series, Fourth
  • Annie Gillenwater and Porter Hassell: Sports and Entertainment Marketing Operations Research, Second
  • Everett Roth and Drew St. Charles: Sports and Entertainment Promotion Plan, Third

Nolensville High

  • Ricky Chen and Mariam Tadrous: Advertising Campaign, Third
  • Sophie Johnson and Jolie Mayes: Franchise Business Plan, Fourth

Page High

  • Cole Bozeman and Rob Daniel: Entrepreneurship Team Decision Making, Third
  • Blake Osbun: Financial Consulting Event, First
  • Ella DeBolt and Audrey Skinner: Financial Services Team Decision Making, Fourth
  • Noah Ross: Food Marketing Series, Second
  • Lilly Farner: Marketing Communications Series, Third
  • Katie Stresser: Principles of Marketing, Third
  • Maddie Jones, Kayelynn Rathbone and Katie Weaver: Start-Up Business Plan, Fourth

Ravenwood High

  • Lauren Link and Holly Meyer: Business Law and Ethics Team Decision Making, Fourth

Summit High

  • Robby Evans, Sophie Lindley and Ally Losey: Fashion Merchandising Promotion Plan, Fourth