Forty Chargers competed in DECA’s International Career Development Conference in April, with three earning top recognition.
In Principles of Business Management and Administration, Lur Jacoby ’27 scored in the top 10 on the exam and was a top-16 international competitor and finalist. His events measured proficiency in knowledge and skills across marketing, finance, hospitality, and business management and administration.
In Hospitality and Tourism Team Decision Making, Elliot Hickey ’26 and Aarush Tutiki ’26 scored in the top 10 on the exam and were top-16 international competitors and finalists. For this event, they analyzed elements essential to the effective operation of a business in hospitality and tourism careers.
Zachary Fisher ’25 was elected vice president of leadership for the New Mexico DECA student officer team. Zach was tested on his DECA knowledge, interviewed by an advisory panel, and gave a speech.
The following students earned certificates of excellence:
Jordan Berg ’26
Lily Braun ’24
Aleea Bridges ’24
Chelsea Brodie ’26
Chloe Carey ’24
Hana Centenera ’24
Hannah Ceranski ’26
Parker Chanin ’26
Violet Demoss ’25
Kaden Ellini ’25
Zachary Fisher ’25
Cole Foster ’26
Grady Gilchrist ’25
Julian Gopal ’24
Leo Griscom ’26
Isaiah Hashimoto ’24
Elliot Hickey ’26
Lur Jacoby ’27
Peter Jakiche ’25
Nalini Kumar ’24
Alexis Limary ’26
MJ Lucero ’26
Dante Lucero ’24
Timo Maez ’26
Ian Marin ’26
Pierce McShane ’25
Nghi Nguyen ’25
Jameson Paternoster ’26
Olivia Patton ’26
Harrison Schiek ’26
Ashley Shanks ’24
Lucas Tracy ’24
Aarush Tutiki ’26
Sydney Wang ’25
Jamal Witter ’24
