Anoka-Hennepin DECA students earn top scores in nationwide competition
(12/02/2020) Anoka-Hennepin students made a strong showing at DECA Power 2020, a virtual business and marketing conference. DECA members from both Anoka High School - Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (AHS) and Coon Rapids High School - Center for Biomedical Sciences and Engineering (CRHS) participated in webinars and nationwide competitions during the three week event. Several students placed in the top 10% nationally.
Anoka DECA students in the Top 10%
- Comprehensive Marketing Exam: Kayla Buth, Louie Cayetano, Elijah Grabinske, Sari Steffen.
- Role Play (Marketing and Promotion): Abigail Schurrer.
- Role Play (Communication Skills): Bailey Jenness, Jaiden Keene, Sydney Kress, Noah Sumner.
- Role Play (Product/Service Management): Sierra Naess, Kaitlyn Sanders.
Coon Rapids DECA students in the Top 10%
- General Marketing Exam: Megan Schultze.
- Role Play (Marketing and Promotion): Emily Holloway.
- Role Play (Communication Skills): Josie Ingvaldson.
AHS senior Kylie Kunzman said DECA Power was a great experience. “My favorite aspect of it was the virtual competition,” she said. “It gave me a sense of normalcy in these chaotic times and competing online was something I had never done before! This unique experience presented an engaging and encouraging platform where students were able to compete and take control of their own growth and development.”
Students also attended career oriented webinars hosted by business professionals. DECA members explored college and career options after graduation, networked with others in the business field, and expanded their business knowledge through live and prerecorded events.