Pittsford Students Score Multiple Wins at NYS DECA Career Conference

Congratulations to the Pittsford students who competed at the 65th Annual New York State DECA Career Conference held March 5 - 7, 2025, in Rochester, NY. With over 3,000 competitors, 11 Mendon High School students and six Sutherland High School students brought home multiple wins across various categories. Students from across New York State competed in over 25 different events.

Mendon High School

• Declan Barillo, Principles of Marketing, Top 10 Role Play, Top 10 Overall
• Ali Baleno, Principles of Hospitality and Tourism, Top 10 Test, Top 10 Role Play, Top 10 Overall, 2nd Place in NYS and ICDC qualifier
• Katelyn Young, Sports and Entertainment Marketing, Top 10 Role Play, Top 10 Overall
• James Termine, Sports and Entertainment Marketing, Top 10 Role Play
• Dylan Parinello, Hotel and Lodging Management, Top 10 Test
• Haroon Hussain and Akaash Ejanktkar, Sports and Entertainment Team Decision Making, Top 10 Role Play, Top 10 Overall
• Hailey Benzel and Scarlett Laird, Integrated Marketing Campaign-Event, Top 10 Overall
• Peter Matzke, Financial Consulting, Top 10 Test, Top 10 Presentation, Top 10 Overall
• Jaden Singer, Personal Financial Literacy, Top 10 Test
  

Sutherland High School

• Douglas Blalock, Top 10 Test Score
• Martina Calabrese, Top 10 in State, Top 10 Role Play
• Kate Castleberry, Elevate Leadership Academy Rep
• Maddie Moore, 2nd Place in State, Top 10 Role Plays #1 & #2
• Sohan Shrikhande, Top 10 Test Score
• Alex Sippel, Top 10 Role Play

DECA is a student organization whose program of leadership and personal development is designed specifically for students interested in marketing, management and/or entrepreneurship.