The invitational competition at Denver University held last Friday saw DECA emerge as the clear winner, a result that did not come as a surprise. Out of the 26 contenders from Palmer Ridge, an impressive 16 managed to secure a position in the top five, demonstrating the team’s exceptional performance and competitiveness.

1st Place Winners:
Callie Mueller – Restaurant and Food Service Marketing
Roxy Palmer – Business Management

2nd Place Winners:
Amy Berliner and Lexi Burns – Buying and Merchandising
Bella Kappel – Food Marketing
Shaelyn Selph – Automotive Services Marketing

3rd Place Winners:
Coleson Kovacs and Chloe Catalano – Hospitality Services

4th Place Winners:
Nick Djokovich – Business Finance
Cozy Sentman – Hotel and Lodging Management
Bryce Foster – Quick Serve Restaurant Management
Julianna Maldonado – Sports and Entertainment Marketing

5th Place Winners:
Matthew Miller – Business Finance
Claire Munroe – Business Management
Channing Howarth – Restaurant Management

6th Place Winner (special mention as the category was so big):
Rhett Jones – Business Management

Since Brady Hanson took over as DECA advisor this year, there were concerns that Palmer Ridge’s previous success in the competition would suffer. However, the team has been consistently proving those doubts to be unfounded. It’s shaping up to be an exciting and promising DECA season for Palmer Ridge.