BHS DECA shines at state; Horvath wins title

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Eight Bellefontaine High School students participated in the recent DECA State Competition in Columbus, and a BHS senior won a state title in the Business Growth Plan event.

Zach Horvath received first place with his LLC Horvath Productions. With his top finish, he qualified for the national competition that will take place in Orlando, Fla., from April 22-25.

Zach Horvath displays his first place state trophy from the Ohio DECA Competition. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)

The duo of Marco Martinez and Alex Miller finished seventh in the state in the Sports & Entertainment Team Decision Making event.

Seniors Keagon Overton-Story, Lily Palmer, and Maddie Williams will represent BHS at the Ignite Leadership Academy in Orlando. This coincides with the national competition.

Horvath, Overton-Story, Palmer, and Williams need to raise funds for their trip to Florida. The total cost for the students to attend will be approximately $7,500.

If interested in sponsoring the Bellefontaine DECA Chapter and supporting the BHS state champion as he moves onto nationals, please reach out to DECA advisor Jake Kennedy at kennedy.jake or send a check payable to BHS DECA to Bellefontaine High School, 555 East Lake Avenue, Bellefontaine, OH 43311.

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management.