May 23, 2022
Springfield Public Schools students were invited to a special celebration at Governor Parson's Mansion on May 17. The guests of honor? SPS students.
Missouri DECA competitors who are finalists or better at the International Career Development Conference. The international contest is the most competitive contest for DECA members, who study business, leadership and marketing in their DECA high school classrooms.
Students from Central and Glendale high schools were celebrated at the event as Missouri honorees.
"At this reception, four SPS were recognized for their accomplishments at ICDC and were presented with a proclamation from their state representative," said Kevin Buening, DECA advisor and marketing/business teacher at Central High School. "I'm incredibly proud of my students for not only being invited, but for being recognized for such a high level of excellence."
SPS Students Recognized at the Excellence in Marketing Education Reception
- Mirisa Esquivel, Central High School (Top Presentation)
- Sophia Leonard, Central High School (Top Role Play #1)
- Julian Hom, Central High School (8th Place ICDC)
- Alyvia Goddard, Glendale High School (4th Place ICDC)
- Sadie Nel, Glendale High School (4th Place ICDC)
- Avery Burtin, Glendale High School (3rd Place, ICDC)
- Emma Harp, Glendale High School (3rd Place, ICDC)
- Anna Hart, Central High School (2nd Place, ICDC, Medal Winner, Top 10 Exam)
