Canterbury's DECA Chapter Excels at Regional Competition

On Saturday, January 11, Canterbury’s DECA chapter competed at the regional event held at Florida Gulf Coast University, going up against fellow District 7 chapters. The team’s hard work and preparation paid off, with eight students qualifying for the state competition in March.

"Our students demonstrated incredible dedication and professionalism throughout the competition," said faculty advisor Liam Kean. "Their success is a testament to their commitment and drive."
A special congratulations to the following students for their outstanding performances:
  • Anabella B. ’28 – Third Place – Principles of Marketing
  • Leena A. ’27 – Second Place – Principles of Entrepreneurship
  • Anika K. ’25 – First Place – Financial Consulting
  • Diego B. ’26 & Ryan P. ’26 – Second Place – Integrated Marketing Campaign – Service
  • Katie D. ’28 & Caitlyn K. ’28 – Second Place – Integrated Marketing Campaign – Event
  • Kyler K. ’26 & Max D. ’26 – Second Place – Entrepreneurship Team Decision Making
  • Alissia P. ’26 – Third Place – Restaurant & Food Service Management
  • Andrea M. ’25 – Second Place – Human Resources Management
Additionally, the following teams placed in the Top 15 statewide:
  • Bradley L. ’27, Mahi P. ’27 & Ari K. ’27 – Business Services Operations
  • Ari M. ’28, August V. ’28 & Eshaan A. ’28 – Sports & Entertainment Marketing Operations
Congratulations to all our DECA competitors for their achievements! We look forward to seeing our state qualifiers represent Canterbury in March.
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