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Students Shine at DECA International Career Development Conference
Students from both Shorecrest and Shorewood high schools represented Shoreline School District at the DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Atlanta this spring, joining more than 26,000 student leaders, entrepreneurs and business competitors from around the world.
Together, 20 students participated in high-level competitive events, leadership workshops, networking opportunities and career exploration experiences while representing their schools on the international stage.
Shorecrest High School
Shorecrest DECA sent 11 students to the conference, with eight students competing in national events and three students participating in leadership conferences and networking opportunities.
Among the highlights:
- Kai Sokolowski (Senior) and Anika Wallace (Senior) earned finalist honors, placing in the top 20 nationally in their event — an exceptional accomplishment among approximately 200 competitors.
- Charlotte Phillips (Sophomore) and Jasmine Forniash (Sophomore) were recognized for delivering role play presentations ranked among the top 10 presentations of the day.
Additional Shorecrest competitors included:
- Zara Saifee
- Lucia Shadduck
- Michael Woods
- Anna Bendiksen
Students participating in leadership conferences and professional networking included:
- Kash Yalowicki
- Malin Reins
- Isaiah Mark
Shorewood High School
Shorewood DECA sent nine students to Atlanta to compete in events and participate in leadership development experiences.
Students competed in the following event areas:
School-Based Enterprise: Food Retail
- Caleb Butler
- James Mitchell
Project Management: Public Awareness Campaign
- Maya Vachranukunkiet
- Paige Eaton
- Shineun Moon
Entrepreneurship: Independent Business Plan
- Kyson Castellano
- Nobel Abraha
Thrive Leadership Academy
- Sadie Chou
- Beni Hawkins
In addition to competitions and workshops, students from both schools attended the college and career fair and participated in experiential activities throughout Atlanta, including visits to Six Flags, the Georgia Aquarium and the World of Coca-Cola.
The conference provided students with opportunities to strengthen leadership, presentation and business skills while connecting with peers and professionals from across the globe.