Polished Presentations: DECA Competitors Prepare for ICDC

As a result of their placement finishes at SLC, 38 teams were given the opportunity to travel to Anaheim, California for this year’s International Career Development Conference (ICDC). On April 24, 12 teams ran through their presentations in front of peers, family, and teachers, hoping for some last-minute critiques before their final competition.

As part of their week at ICDC, the Rock Ridge DECA group attended various Disney events hosted by the DECA organization to foster networking and fun between the schools. Photo courtesy of Ben Stodola.

Tanishka Enugu, Shaila Patel, Maya Coleman, and Shivu Sathe • May 10, 2024

Following their performances at the Virginia DECA State Leadership Conference in March, on Wednesday, April 24, 12 teams geared up to travel across the country and take their passion projects to the next level by practicing at the annual DECA ICDC Showcase. After working tirelessly all year, whether individually or with a partner, each team detailed their various companies, apps, community events, and more in extensive presentations for feedback. Hoping to improve their script, acting, or overall content, each participant in the showcase was eager to further elevate their products prior to their moment in front of the official judges.

A total of 7 teams made the top 20 at ICDC, and 3 of those teams made it to the top 10. Senior Varsha Korumilli and juniors Nikhita Kuniti and Deeksha Ramakole placed 3rd overall in their event Buying and Merchandising operations Research.

This trip wrapped up the DECA competition season.

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About the Contributors

Tanishka Enugu, Editor In Chief

Tanishka Enugu is a senior and this is her fourth year on The Blaze staff! A passionate writer who appreciates the community the newspaper brings, she loves being able to represent the student body through the paper. Tanishka is also a huge history buff who strives to engage in all things related to the subject through her role as president of both the Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society, and the Academic Team here at the Rock. Formerly the sports section editor, she is also a four year member of the track and field team, and loves to watch and discuss all things hockey. Similar to some of her favorite pieces to write, she enjoys indulging in pop culture, good books, and even better TV shows during her free time.

Shaila Patel, Website Coordinator

Shaila Patel is a senior in her second year on the newspaper staff, fueled by her strong sense of curiosity. Since a young age, Patel has been aiding people close to her. Whether it be through PEER or through daily actions, she is passionate about helping strangers, close friends, and family who are struggling in any way, but especially with any mental health concerns. Caring is a big part of who she is. Patel is also an avid dancer. She believes that dance is a form of art, especially the Indian classical dance she practices, Bharatanatyam. Patel sees it as a useful tool for many to convey stories, culture, who people are, and more.

Maya Coleman, Social Media Coordinator

Maya Coleman is a senior and this is her third year on The Blaze. Maya is the Business Manager and Social Media Coordinator and she is excited for the stories The Blaze will put out this year, as well as the social media content that will accompany them. She believes that tools like Instagram play a large role in attracting newcomers into the newspaper. What brought her to newspaper was a deep interest for writing and a love for journalism that happened during her sophomore year, and she enjoys covering school-wide events. Aside from The Blaze, Maya is also a part of Rock Ridge Sings. Outside of school Maya enjoys reading and occasionally watching Netflix.

Shivu Sathe, Lead Copy Editor

Shivu Sathe is a senior who has been in journalism for the past three years. She is the Lead Copy Editor and loves writing and sharing her work with the world. Shivu loves reading and writing about politics, and some of her goals for her last year in journalism are to write articles about politics and cover some topics she hasn’t covered before, such as football, soccer, and lacrosse. While Shivu can’t ice skate, she likes to spend her time watching ice hockey and is a Hurricanes fan. She enjoys movies, reading, and listening to music.

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