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Nationals bound: NRTC DECA members excel at state conference
Sixteen students of the Nevada Regional Technical Center Chapter of Missouri DECA: An Association of Marketing Students joined more than 1,500 high school marketing students at the annual state career development conference, March 18-20, at the Lodge of the Four Seasons, Lake Ozark, Mo.
The nine students who placed first through fourth all qualify to compete at DECA's International Career Development Conference April 27-May 2 in Salt Lake City, Utah
Students receiving awards at the state level were:
* First place, Financial Literacy Promotion Plan: Alexa Cubbage, Taylor Norcross and Dominic Puller.
* Second place, Buying and Merchandising Operations Research: Hali Durnell and Megan Harper.
* Third place, Hospitality & Tourism Operations Research: Devin Miller, Myra Ornelas and Morgan Turner.
* Fourth place, Sports and Entertainment Marketing: Bailey Harbit.
* Lester B. Kesterson Scholarship, $1,000: Alexa Cubbage
Receiving medals for placing in the top eight of their event:
* Business Services Operations Research: Cassidy Hughes and Marisa Hughes.
* Sports and Entertainment Operations Research: Victoria Culbertson and Marissa Heard.
According to a press release, DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. DECA conferences are targeted, highly-focused learning experiences for students and advisors. DECA conferences bring members into the larger DECA community while providing unique opportunities to extend classroom learning. Each of DECA's conferences connects with corporate professionals to engage students in learning industry-related trends and content. Martha Cubbage serves as the local DECA chapter advisor.