MAY 5, 2022
Nine Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy DECA students recently competed among 14,000 from 15 different countries at the DECA International Competition (ICDC) in Atlanta.
Isabelle Demengeon (RHHS senior) earned “Top 10 International Winner” in her Apparel and Accessories Marketing event on the International stage and Kristen Mathson (RHS senior) earned International Finalist for her Marketing Exam score.
“All nine students have testimony of success and reflection. Having two students earn an International award is truly an extraordinary accomplishment—one that our students have learned is possible to achieve with a pursuit for continuous learning and leadership, a persistent work ethic, and the desire to develop with each class taken and opportunity provided,” says Advisor, Dori Brown. #EarnedIt
International Winners:
Isabelle Demengeon (RHHS Sr.) - Apparel and Accessories Marketing Series, “Top 10 International Winner”
Kristen Mathson (RHS Sr.) - Retail Merchandising Series, “Marketing Exam International Finalist”
International Competitors:
Logan Layne (RHS Jr.) - Entrepreneurship Series
Sarah Trahan (RHS Sr.) - Marketing Communications Series
Emily Houser (RHHS Sr.) & Marissa Morgan (RHHS Sr.) - Marketing Management Team Decision Making
Zayden MacIvor (RHHS Jr.) - Principles of Business Management and Administration
Bridget Stevens (RHS Jr.) - Retail Merchandising Series
Avery Gaston (RHHS Jr.) - Sports and Entertainment Marketing Series
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and business management.
DECA would like to thank their Rockwall business partners for their support and mentorship; Signature Staff Resources, Rockwall Ford, Ebby Halliday, Alliance Bank and Premier Properties Group.
