Manchester High School DECA members earn recognition at DECA’s International Career Development Conference

Meghan Somerville (left) and Miranda Austin (right). Photo courtesy of Leslie Rollins.

submitted by Leslie Rollins, MHS DECA advisor

Two Manchester High School (MHS) DECA members earned the organization’s highest honors at DECA’s annual International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Orlando, Fla., April 22–25, 2023. Students receiving recognition at the international level were juniors Meghan Somerville and Miranda Austin.

During the school year, approximately 100,000 of DECA’s 224,000 high school student members take part in the organization’s competitive events program, allowing them to compete for local, regional, and association titles. The competitions are designed to simulate real-life business scenarios and test students’ academic understanding and skills development. The top association winners put their talents to the test during the program’s final round of competition in Orlando. The DECA International Career Development Conference was the pinnacle of competition where over 22,000 students vied for international honors. Over $200,000 in scholarships and awards were presented to students and teachers for their achievements. 

This year’s #DECAICDC featured over 22,000 members and advisers in attendance. In addition to career-based competition, DECA members engaged in leadership academies and networking opportunities with over 80 internationally recognized businesses and universities.

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.