Smith Students Place in Top Ten at International DECA Competition

Newman Smith had 13 students qualify for international competition at the DECA conference. There are over 15,000 students competing from all 50 states, Canada, China, Germany and Guam. The competition was very stiff with anywhere from 100 to 150 competitors in each event.

J.J. Echaniz and Michael Chi were named one of the top 10 teams for Financial Services Team Decision Making. 

Students competing:

J.J. Echaniz
Michael Chi
Joy Seo
Sophia Tawherbhoy
Erin Christman
Monica Borego
Andrew Chara
Christine Karanev
Kelsey Morrison
Blair McClure
Paulina Herran
Michaela Douglas
Rachel Shuford