Collegiate DECA
Weber State University Finishes Strong at DECA International Career Development Conference in Anaheim, California - April 20, 2013
The 2013 Annual Collegiate DECA Conference had over 1,500 attendees with over 240 campuses represented from the United States and Canada. Weber State had 18 students at the conference competing in 8 different events. After the preliminary round of competition, Weber had 10 students receive medals and qualify to compete in the final events. This represents over 55% of Weber State students making it to the final rounds.
Of the Weber State Collegiate DECA competitors that made it to the finals, 70% were invited to the stage of winners during the 2013 International Career Development Conference in Anaheim to receive additional medals.
Weber State students received a total of 17 medals 1 plaque and received 11 International Career Development Conference Awards of Excellence in Exceeding the National Standard of Performance.
Along with the competitive events, students engaged in educational academies, panel discussions, interactive training sessions and leadership focus groups. This year, the Collegiate DECA staff, Board of Directors and the Post-Secondary Council offered many meaningful experiences throughout the week for the Collegiate DECA students.
Students listed below, are those Weber State individuals invited to the stage to receive medallions and plaques.
Event Winners
Each of these Weber State students received winner’s plaques.
Ross Lobato 2nd Place Sales Management Meeting
Conference Top Ten Medalists
Weber State students invited to the stage to receive Top Ten medallions.
Adrien Covington Advertising Campaign
Alexa Scoffield Business Ethics
Lindsey Thorpe Business Ethics
Emily McIntyre Fashion Merchandising
Ross Lobato Sales Management Meeting
Sara Galica Sports and Entertainment Marketing
Ramsey Mansour Sports and Entertainment Marketing
Conference Finalist
Weber State students invited to the stage to receive Finalist medals
Adrien Covington Advertising Campaign
Alexa Scoffield Business Ethics
Lindsey Thorpe Business Ethics
Jessica Powell Business Ethics
Carlie Hawkes Business Ethics
Emily McIntyre Fashion Merchandising
Lauren Oliver Fashion Merchandising
Ross Lobato Sales Management Meeting
Sara Galica Sports and Entertainment Marketing
Ramsey Mansour Sports and Entertainment Marketing
Please join us in celebrating with all Utah students that participated in the 2013 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference.
Another great “Educational Experience” provided through our professional Collegiate DECA student organization.
Written by Vel Casler, Technical Sales Department Chair