Twenty-six marketing students from Redmond High School (RHS) are headed to the DECA International Competition in Anaheim, Calif., April 29-May 3. The conference will include presentations by business experts and workshops about marketing, communication and leadership skills that will enhance preparedness for any occupational field.
But such golden opportunities don’t come cheap. Travel costs per student will run about $1,000. To help recoup some of those expenses, the students are seeking community support for a DECA fundraising event at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 27 at RHS, 17272 NE 104th St.
The “Roaring ’20s”-themed event will feature live music, dancing and refreshments. Admission is $10. Live and silent auctions will also be included.
From past DECA auctions, the students have learned that “experiences” are the most coveted items. Anyone can walk into a store and buy a video game or a DVD. But not everyone has the financial means or the connections to spend a day on a yacht, go behind-the-scenes at a museum or get VIP seating at a sports or concert event. Of course, “we won’t turn down donations of things with a sticker price,” clarified student Jillian Jaccard. And cash donations are always appreciated. But individuals or businesses with access to unique experiences are encouraged to share their generosity to help these bright young people get a head start on their careers.
If you would like to assist, contact Redmond High School marketing teacher Grace Brady at gbrady@lwsd.org.
The following students from the Lake Washington School District will go on to compete at the International Competition in Anaheim, Calif. April 29 – May 3.
Redmond High School
• Lauren Isherwood – First place Restaurant & Food Service Marketing
• Jillian Jaccard & Dylan McBride – First place Sports & Entertainment Marketing Management Team
• Brandon Robinson – Second place Sports & Entertainment Individual Series
• Colin Neff & Karthika Appiah – Third place Creative Marketing Research Written event
• Simone Vieco & Adrei Nedelcu – Fourth place Business Law & Ethic Management Team
• Zurka Wolford, Taryn Ball & Kate Lufkin – Fourth place Creative Marketing Research
• Meg Leishman, Ally Glockner, & Mandi Collings – Fourth place Financial Services Marketing Research
• Tyler Dougherty & Kambiz Shemshaki – Fourth place Sports & Entertainment Marketing Management Team
Lake Washington High School
• Keira Rogers – Second place Restaurant & Food Service Management
• Emily Smernis & Kelsey Phillips – Fourth place Hospitality Service Management Team
• Sarah Athari & Ashley Monson – Second place Hospitality Service Management Team
• Kate Rasmussen – Third place Marketing Management
• Kyler Blue – Third place Quick Serve Restaurant Management
• Addison Lewis & Molly Navalinski – Third place Travel & Tourism Marketing Management
Eastlake High School
• Lindsay Baumann and Maddie March – Second place in Buying and Merchandising;
• Ethan Parry and Josh Donaldson – Fourth place in Internet Marketing;
• Lindsay Baumann, Maddie March and Morgan Conover were finalists in the Chapter Achievement Project
• Jenna Creighton and Sloane Smith were recognized for their work in Hospitality Services
• Will Duenkel and Momoko Yoshida had perfect scores in Employment Acquisition.
• President CJ Best will also likely lead a small delegation of students to the special leadership training at the International competition.
