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Moravian Academy in Action
Merle-Smith Campus DECA Students Make Their Mark at District Competition
Moravian Academy’s DECA chapter proudly represented the school at this year’s District Competition. Ten of our students competed across a wide range of events, showcasing their skills in categories spanning from Sports and Entertainment Marketing to Principles of Hospitality and Tourism.
DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. The District Competition provides an opportunity for first-year competitors to shine in the Principles events and challenges teams of two to tackle real-world workplace scenarios, presenting solutions through role-play in front of judges. Students and teams are scored on a detailed rubric, with the top 8 in each category advancing to the State Competition.
Our Moravian team did exceptionally well, with nine of our students placing in a multitude of categories.
- Annemarie Andres '27, 1st Place– Sports and Entertainment Marketing Series
- Hailey Migut '26, 1st Place – Restaurant and Food Service Management
- Allison Callow '27, 3rd Place – Hotel and Lodging Management
- Harvey Morrow '27, 3rd Place – Apparel and Accessories Marketing Series
- Sophia Chen '29, 4th Place – Business Law and Ethics Team Decision Making
- Ria Gandotra '26, 4th Place – Quick Service Restaurant Management
- Varshini Kommireddy '29, 4th Place – Business Law and Ethics Team Decision Making
- Raya Chihi '29, 6th Place – Principles of Hospitality and Tourism
- Gracilynne Rodriguez '27, 6th Place – Sports and Entertainment Marketing Series
- Eric Weems '27 - Business Finance Operations
The top three finishers in each event advance to the DECA State Competition in Hershey, Pennsylvania, in February. This year’s Moravian Academy state qualifiers are: Annemarie, Hailey, Allison, and Harvey.
Congratulations to all of our competitors for their outstanding performance across every event!
Congratulations to all of our competitors for their outstanding performance across every event!
