5 DECA Gold Medalists At Districts

The District IV DECA Conference turned out to be very successful as five WHS students placed first in their respective categories on Tuesday, December 16 at the Radisson Hotel in Chelmsford. The team of Nick Blauvelt and Kaela Petralia competed as a group in the Financial Analysis category and won gold. The team of Kristen D'Alelio and Charlie Doyle competed as a group in the Buying and Merchandising category and won gold. In the individual Accounting Applications category, Glen Maganzini won gold. The five will travel to the Copley Hotel in Boston for the three day State Career Development Conference held annually in March. The three other students who did not place will also compete in the State Conference, but as Quiz Bowl entrants.

3 WHS DECA Students Compete In Boston

Three Wakefield High School students competed at the DECA State Career Development Conference held in Boston from March 13-15. All three students -- Glen Maganzini (Accounting Applications), Caroline Hanley (Marketing Management), and Spencer Connell (Food Marketing) -- were awarded DECA Achievement awards for their efforts. Maganzini was also awarded both a bronze medal for his written exam and a finalist plaque. - Wakefield Étudiant

It is awkward to write an article about yourself, but this is fairly significant so I decided to. It is important to note that Spencer built quite a reputation over the course of his stay. He came to the conference carrying cult classic like status. For instance, a picture of him dancing at the districts is on display on a billboard at Somerville High School. Another random kid came up to Spence and said "your brother John is a great singer. He looks just like you." Finally, I went around asking random people if they recognize good old Spence. An overwhelming majority responded "yes." Anyway, it was a fun time and I encourage anybody that takes/is going to take a business class to join DECA so they have the chance to compete! It is a bit tiring (4 total examinations: 2 tests, 2 role plays with judges) but in the end it all pays off. You meet new people, develop relationships, and simply enjoy yourself.

Do your Christmas shopping at DECA!

Attention Faculty and Students: The DECA Store is in full swing of Christmas, with new products coming in everyday.

Says here DECA's selling jewelry, candle diffusers, Christmas items, and entertainment books. At wholesale price!

Entertainment books at DECA

The DECA Store is now selling the 08' Entertainment books.

Entertain yourself by cutting out coupons! Yay!