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Stoughton High DECA Students Make Splash at International Conference

Eight SHS students took part in DECA's International Career Development Conference in Orlando. Kevin Linehan finished in the top 20 out of more than 330 in his category.

Writeup provided by Stoughton High Business/Information Technology teacher Ed Rodrigues:

The DECA chapter visited Orlando, FL from April 29 to May 4, attending the International Career Development Conference, which is a mixture of competition and career development.

Eight SHS students attended this conference. Kaitlin Greer, Cassandra Luce and Heather Baeta attended the Chapter Management Academy. Nick Aliquo and Valerie Szeto attended LEADS Academy which will prepare them to serve as next year's Massachusetts State Officers. Molly Zuk and Adam Kenney competed in Hospitality Services Team Decision Making.

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And, Kevin Linehan competed in Principles of Hospitality and Tourism where he received a medallion for receiving one of the highest scores on his 100-question test and also got a medallion as a finalist. Although Kevin didn't receive top 10 honors, he did finish in the top 20 out of 330 in his category.  

Stoughton High DECA adviser Ed Rodrigues attended a professional development academy for first year advisers.  

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"The experience and knowledge we have taken back from this conference is immeasurable," Rodrigues said. 

This conference had over 15,000 students, advisers, alumni and affiliated business professionals from over 50 states and around the world.  

"I would like to thank all the parents, my chapter and all who donated to the kids going on the trip. Your generous support keeps programs like DECA going strong," Rodrigues said. "Also Mr. Pickette and Mr. Snyder for helping getting the word out about our fundraisers. They do a great job for Stoughton High School and the Stoughton Community. Thank you."

There will be a presentation about the SHS DECA chapter's experience at the International Career Development Conference in Orlando on Wednesday, May 11 at the Stoughton High media center. The presentation starts at 6:30 p.m. and will showcase the students who took part in the trip.

Take a look at the photo gallery for pictures from the SHS DECA chapter's trip to Orlando.

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