GHS students attended international career development conference

GILFORD — Gilford DECA members competed at the organization’s highest level — DECA’s annual International Career Development Conference in Anaheim, California on April 27-30.

During the school year, approximately 100,000 of DECA’s 254,000 high school student members participate in the organization’s competitive events program, allowing them to compete for local, regional and association titles. The competitions are designed to simulate real-life business scenarios and test students’ academic understanding and skills development. The top winners put their talents to the test during the program’s final round of competition. 

The DECA International Career Development Conference was the pinnacle of competition where students vied for international honors. This year’s conference featured over 23,000 members and advisors in attendance. In addition to career-based competition, DECA members engaged in leadership academies and networking opportunities with over 70 internationally recognized businesses and universities.

Seniors Eva Lacey and Elizabeth Albert participated in the Project Management - Community Giving category and Sophomore Wren Reinholz participated in the Business Services Marketing category. They represented Gilford High School for the as part of the district’s first year participating in DECA.

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