Four Montezuma DECA students raising funds to travel to international conference in Orlando3/16/2025  Pictured are members of the Montezuma DECA Chapter at state conference in February. From left, front row: Abbigail Henkle (ICDC qualifier), Sophia Semprini, Olivia Latcham, Alexa Rose, Elizabeth De Jong, Lauryn Larmore, Taylor Wilcox (ICDC qualifier), Emma Snook (ICDC qualifier). Back row: Dayton Reif, Cade Lowry, Isaac Wedgewood, Briar Simpson (ICDC qualifier), David Rose, Breck Simpson, Lars Taylor, Nicholas Damon and Chapter Advisor Kevin Gartman. Submitted photo. By J.O. Parker
A March Madness Bracket Challenge is now underway at Montezuma Community Schools to raise funds to help send four students to the DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) next month in Orlando, Fla. Qualifiers include: Briar Simpson, Personal Financial Literacy; Taylor Wilcox and Abbi Henkle, Travel & Tourism Team Decision-Making and Emma Snook, Principles of Hospitality. “These outstanding students earned their spots at ICDC through their success at the state competition last month,” noted Kevin Gartman, business teacher and DECA advisor. “They demonstrated their knowledge and skills in business, marketing, and leadership. Now, they have the opportunity to compete at the highest level against students from around the world.” Traveling to ICDC comes with costs, including registration, flights and hotel expenses. The program is asking for community support to help make this dream a reality for the four qualifying students. Bracket Challenge The Montezuma Chapter is now offering a March Madness Bracket Challenge fundraising event. If you would like to participate in the challenge, please visit the DECA table at the Montezuma Community Development’s Bingo Night at Memorial Hall on Saturday, March 15 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Information on the bracket challenge was also available earlier at parent/teacher conferences. Brackets are $5 each or five for $20. Participates get a chance to compete for awesome prizes while supporting the four students headed to Orlando to compete at the ICDC. Prizes for first – third place winners will be awarded. If you have questions or a fundraising opportunity, contact Kevin Gartman at [email protected]. Other ways to support the students include a cash or check donation payable to Montezuma Community School or a Venmo donation to Kevin Gartman (@Kevin-Gartman on Venmo). “Every contribution—big or small—helps our students represent Montezuma on the international stage,” said Gartman. State DECA Results The Montezuma DECA Chapter competed at state competition held on Sunday, Feb. 16 at Southeast Polk High School. Montezuma students competed in several different individual or partner competitions, bringing home several top honors. Each DECA competition had two parts - a case study and an exam. Students were given 10 minutes (individual competitions) or 30 minutes (partner competitions) to review a case study they had not seen prior, take notes and make recommendations, and prepare a presentation to a judge/judges. On Monday, Feb. 17 students ventured to the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny for state awards. The top three individuals/teams in each competition move on to the International Career Development Conference in Orlando at the end of April. Below are results: Grand Awards (Qualified for Internationals)
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