12 Badger DECA students compete in international competition, first in-person conference since 2019 | Local News
Badger High School’s DECA program had 12 members qualified to attend the International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, April 23-27. About 16,000 people attended this annual event and it was the first in-person conference since 2019.
Badger students were able to attend sessions with industry speakers, learn leadership skills, network with other members, take career group tests, participate in industry-validated role-playing games and deliver prepared presentations.
Students competing included:
- Kara Todd, Grade 10, Personal Financial Literacy
- Zoe Sheeks, Grade 10, Personal Financial Literacy
- Lucy Pether, Grade 10, Principles of Hospitality and Tourism
- Ellie White, Grade 10, School Company – Food
- Wyatt Krueger, Grade 12, School Company – Food
- Mason Parent, Grade 12, Business Services Operations Research
- Conrad Perez, Grade 12, Hotel and Tourism Operations Research
- Makayla Cooper, Grade 12, Hotel and Tourism Operations Research
- Liam Gerard, Grade 12, Independent Entrepreneurship Business Planner
- Keira Bays, Grade 12, Entrepreneurship Startup Business Plan
- Molly Bergstrom, Grade 12, Retail Merchandising
- Melynna Arreola-Quiroga, Grade 12, Entrepreneurship Startup Business Plan.
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Arreola-Quiroga was selected as one of 20 international finalists at the conference for her 10-page business plan document and presentation.
In addition to the competition, students were able to attend a music concert, take a tour of the Georgia Aquarium, visit the College Football Hall of Fame, walk through the world of Coca-Cola, take a tour of the ‘Atlanta SkyView and experience an official Korean Chapter dinner.
Watch now: The Badger High School homecoming parade parades through downtown Lake Geneva
The Badger High School Band performs at the Homecoming Parade
Police cars lead the parade
Lake Geneva police lead the parade back to Badger High School on October 15.
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Fire engines drive down Broad Street
Lake Geneva Firefighters drove their fire engines down Broad Street in the parade back to Badger High School.
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Badger High School Varsity Volleyball
Badger High School’s varsity volleyball team walks down the parade route while handing out candy.
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The golf team goes down in golf carts
Members of the Badger High School golf team descend the parade in golf carts.
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Eastview Elementary School Eagles join the parade
The Eastview Elementary School Eagles join in the parade activities.
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The Badger High School Cheerleaders
The Badger High School cheerleaders perform at the homecoming parade.
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Lake Geneva fire trucks help launch homecoming parade
Badger High School FFA
Badger High School FFA members wave to the crowd and throw candy during the homecoming parade.
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Bands play during the parade
What would a parade be without marching bands? Bands from several Lake Geneva schools perform at the October 15 homecoming parade at Badger High School.
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The cast of Newsies
Badger High School acting students from the cast of “Newsies” hand out candy and entertain the crowd during the homecoming parade.
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Travers Elementary School
Students from Traver Elementary School participate in the homecoming parade.
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Badger High School Tennis
Members of the Badger High School tennis team participate in the homecoming parade fun.
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Badger High School Swim Team
The Badger High School swim team participates in the homecoming festivities.
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Football at Badger High School
The Badger High School football team rides in a float during the homecoming parade.
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cross-country badger
Members of the Badger High School cross country team enjoy a walk down Broad Street during the homecoming parade.
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Automotive Technician Badger High School
Badger High School Automotive Technology students show off their wheels in the homecoming parade.
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