Truman DECA Wins Big at District Competition, Advances to States

On December 17, 2019, Harry S. Truman High School students competed in the District 10 DECA Conference and Competition at Temple University. Pennsylvania DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management at the high school and college level.

Twenty-four students participated with 21 placing in the top of their categories, allowing them to move on to the State Leadership Conference and Competition that will be held in Hershey, Pa., from February 19-21.

“I am so very proud of my 'kids',” said Truman’s DECA Advisor Angela Owarzani. “They work so hard and to see the excitement on their faces when it pays off is priceless for me. My kids are the best!"

In Hershey, students will compete against the top winners in Pennsylvania’s other 11 districts and have a chance to advance to Nationals held in Nashville, Tenn., in April 2020.

The following students were recognized at the District 10 Conference:

Individual Events

• Hailey Marshall – 5th place in Quick Service Restaurant Marketing
• Whitley DesGrandes – 5th place in Human Resource Management
• Tanner Bill – 5th place in Accounting
• Yovanni Ayala – 4th place in Business Services Marketing
• Matt Strobel – 3rd place in Accounting
• Nacy Abouakil – 3rd place in Apparel and Accessories Marketing
• Nacy Abouakil – 3rd place in Female Modeling
• Charleigh Niedrist – 2nd place in Automotive Services Marketing
• Romy Patino – 2nd place in Business Services Marketing
• Joey Warrell – 2nd Place in Human Resources Management
• Deep Patel: 1st place in Male Modeling

Team Events

• Nayeli Tello and Shjon Hall – 2nd place in Buying and Merchandising Team Decision Making
• Becca Osbaldston and Starr Cook – 2nd place in Hospitality Services Team Decision Making
• Purvin Patel and Karan Patal – 2nd place in Travel and Tourism Marketing Team Decision Making
• Ryan Vogt and Jake Vogt – 1st place in Buying and Merchandising Team Decision Making
• Javier Salinas and Grace Brady – 1st place in Hospitality Services Team Decision Making
• Deep Patel and Gavin Welsh – 1st place in Sports and Entertainment Marketing Team Decision Making

About DECA

Founded in 1946, DECA has impacted the lives of more than ten million students, educators, school administrators and business professionals.

Pennsylvania DECA primes the next generation to be academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible and experienced leaders.