Bayport-Blue Point DECA Club Advances to State Competition

Bayport-Blue Point High School’s DECA club has once again qualified to compete in the New York State DECA competition after a successful showing at the Suffolk County regional contest.

During the event, which tested the team’s knowledge in the areas of marketing, finance, hospitality and management, 16 students earned top honors and a bid to the coveted state contest. Five students are still waiting to hear back on their business proposals.

The state competition will be held in Rochester, New York in early March. Students who advance beyond the state level will have the opportunity to compete at the national conference in Orlando, Florida.

Congratulations to the following students:

Paul Weeks Sports and Entertainment Marketing (Team)

Scott Schultz Sports and Entertainment Marketing (Team)

Garrett Filloramo Sports and Entertainment Marketing (Team)

Eric Chiappetta Sports and Entertainment Marketing (Team)

Ciara Joseph Marketing Communication (Team) Victoria Mercouris Marketing Communication (Team)

Patrick Lui Buying and Merchandising (Team) Cole Strine Buying and Merchandising (Team)

Matthew Tillinghast Business Law and Ethics (Team) Paul Dreyer Business law and Ethics (Team)

Chelsea DeJean Travel and Tourism Julie Saliba Travel and Tourism

James Brine Sports and Entertainment Marketing (Individual)

Chris O’leary Principles of Marketing (Individual)

Tyler Valkavich Principles of Marketing (Individual)

Abby Auwaerter Retail Merchandising (Individual)

Photo provided by the Bayport-Blue Point School District: Bayport-Blue Point High School DECA students display their winning awards at the regional contest.