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BOURNE — Bourne High School students demonstrated exceptional business knowledge, presentation skills, and professionalism at the 66th Annual Massachusetts DECA Career Development Conference & Competition, held from Feb. 27 to March 1 at the Boston Seaport.

A total of 23 students participated in this prestigious event, showcasing their talents and competing in a variety of challenging business events.

Throughout the conference, students faced intense competition in a range of events, including writing 10–20-page business plans and marketing campaigns, delivering 15-minute sales presentations, taking 100-question cluster exams, performing situational roleplays where they analyzed real-world scenarios and presented solutions, and Quiz Bowl. All of Bourne High School's participants, from freshmen to seniors, were outstanding in their efforts, exemplifying the high standards of the DECA program.

Among the highlights of the event, Dhyan Patel earned a state finalist spot in the Retail Merchandising Series, while Joziah DeSouza earned a spot as a state finalist in the Financial Consulting Event.

Additionally, Muskan Patel and Alexandra Stowe earned the honor of advancing to the DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC), which will take place April 25-30 in Orlando, Florida.

Vincent Boccalini, Luca Finton and James Crowell showcased their franchise knowledge as they proposed a Raising Caine’s franchise in Bourne, while Brady Banks pitched the Salesforce CRM platform to Stx Lacrosse, and Adrianna DeMoura pitched Aerator.com as a sustainable option for hotels’ water conservation.

Emilie Moll and Christina DiRienzo represented Bourne High School, presenting its school-based enterprise, which earned a Gold Certification and will be showcased at ICDC.

The following Bourne High School students attended the conference: 

• Brady Banks — Professional Selling Event
• Vinny Boccalini, Luca Finton & James Crowell — Franchise Business Plan
• Malachi Coelho — Principles of Business Mgmnt & Admin
• Adrianna De Moura — Professional Selling Event
• Lillian DeMoura & Arianna McCarthy — Project Management Selling Event
• Joziah DeSouza — Financial Consulting Event
• Muskan Patel & Alexandra Stowe — Integrated Marketing Campaign Event
• Sofia Halunen & Aiden Sufretti — Sports & Entertainment Marketing Team Decision Making
• Rees Jones — Marketing Communications Series
• JT Luce — Business Services Marketing
• Declan McDermott — Principles of Marketing
• Abigail Rodrigues — Principles of Entrepreneurship
• Taylor Sage — Automotive Services Marketing
• Dhyan Patel — Retail Marketing Services
• Nolan Scofield & BryceYoung — DECA Quiz Bowl
• Emilie Moll & Christin Dirienzo — School-based Enterprise

In addition to Muskan Patel and Alexandra Stowe, nine other students from the DECA chapter have qualified for leadership positions at the ICDC, having excelled in community service, leadership activities, and public relations efforts throughout the year. These students will join their peers in representing Bourne High School at the international level.

The following students will attend ICDC as leadership delegates and competitors:

• Rees Jones
• Nolan Scofield
• Paige Doherty
• Arianna McCarthy
• Lillian DeMoura
• Adrianna DeMoura
• James Crowell
• Brady Banks
• JT Luce

Together, they will join Muskan Patel and Alexandra Stowe to represent Bourne High School DECA at the premier event in Orlando.

"We are incredibly proud of our students and the dedication they have shown in their preparation for this competition," said Monice Maurice, DECA Advisor at Bourne High School. "Their commitment to excellence has paid off, and we’re excited to see them represent our school on the international stage."

Community Support

The success of Bourne High School DECA is made possible by the support of the local community. The Bourne chapter is always looking for individuals and organizations to partner with in a variety of ways.

Whether you are interested in serving as a classroom mentor or business topic expert, offering your time as a guest speaker, becoming a business or industry partner, hosting a field trip, judging competitive events, or providing financial support, your contribution can make a significant impact on the educational experience of Bourne students. For more information on how you can get involved, email deca@bourneps.org.

“Please join us in congratulating these outstanding students for their accomplishments," said Superintendent Dr. Kerri Anne Quinlan-Zhou. "We wish them continued success as they prepare for the ICDC in April."

Bourne DECA thanks its sponsors: 

• The Nye Grant
• Keystone Place
• Thomas Young Associates
• RESCOM Architectural Inc.
• Old Main Mercantile
• Bassetts Island Oysters
• Marty’s Chevrolet
• Michael G. Libin
• The Lobster Trap
• Go Bananas
• Onset Village Market
• Falmouth Toyota
• Country Farms
• Pocasset Country Market
• Graziella’s
• The Siroonian Family
• The Scofield Family
• Buzzards Bay House of Pizza
• Tracey’s Family Hair Center
• Luzia’s
• Hair Today Plus
• Brows Boutique & Spa
• O’Playsis
• Kingman Yacht Center
• Buzzards Bay Yacht Sales
• Ocean State Job Lot

About DECA Inc. 

DECA is a career and technical student organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs who are interested in careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. DECA enhances the preparation for college and careers by providing co-curricular programs that integrate into classroom instruction, apply learning, connect to business, and promote competition. DECA student members leverage their experience to become academically prepared, community-orientated, professionally responsible, and experienced leaders. DECA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with over 240,000 members in 3,600 high school and college chapters in nearly all 50 United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Germany.

For more information about DECA, visit deca.org.

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The Bourne High School DECA Chapter, now in its second year, participated in the 66th Annual Massachusetts DECA Career Development Conference & Competition at the Boston Seaport. (Photo Courtesy Bourne Public Schools)

Bourne High School’s DECA State finalists Joziah DeSouza, Dhyan Patel, Muskan Patel and Alexandra Stowe at the 66th Annual Massachusetts DECA Career Development Conference & Competition at the Boston Seaport. Muskan Patel and Alexandra Stowe have advanced to the ICDC. (Photo Courtesy Bourne Public Schools)