Nineteen Kimberly High School (KHS) students recently participated in the Wisconsin DECA State Career Development Conference (SCDC). Approximately 1,400 DECA students from over 100 schools throughout Wisconsin attended the state conference. The SCDC was held at the Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva from February 26-28, 2024. SCDC based on their successful performance at the district-level competition at Bayport High School.
Of the 19 students who represented KHS, 15 advanced to the International Career Development Conference (ICDC). In addition, the KHS DECA chapter was recognized as one of the top ten chapters in Wisconsin, earning a diamond chapter status. ICDC will be held April 27-30 in Anaheim, California.
Results for Kimberly's competitors are as follows:
Independent Business Plan
Sydney Weyenberg, First Place
Financial Literacy Project
Sophie Roehrborn, Addison Slinger & Madison Weyenberg, Frist Place
Franchise Business Plan
Ethan Cline & Owen Sitek, Fourth Place
Innovation Plan
Greta Melzl & Connor Lindenberg, Finalist
Sales Project
Jacob Behnke & Grant Campbell, Finalist
Career Development Project
Maddy Gunkel & Alyona Zabel, Fifth Place
Automotive Services
Sophie Roehrborn, Fifth Place
Business Law and Ethics
Lindsay Massey & Ella Piette, Test Medalist
Buying and Merchandising Team Decision Making
Maddy Gunckel & Alyona Zabel, Third Place
Principles of Marketing
Ella McGee, Role Play Medalist
Human Resource Management
Madison Weyenberg, Second Place
Travel & Tourism Team Decision Making
Greta Melzl & Connor Lindenberg, Fourth Place
Marketing Management Team Decision Making
Jacob Behnke & Grant Campbell, Finalist
SCDC featured a variety of competitions, including written events, role-playing events, and case study presentations. Students had the chance to showcase their knowledge and skills in areas such as marketing management, finance, hospitality and tourism, and entrepreneurship. In addition to the competitions, the conference featured keynote speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities for students to connect with professionals in their fields of interest.