MAR LIN - Students enrolled in the Marketing and Business Administration Program at Schuylkill Technology Center (STC) delivered a strong showing at the District DECA Competition held December 16, 2025, at Lehigh Carbon Community College.
DECA is an international student organization designed to prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in Marketing, Business Administration, Hospitality, Tourism, and Personal Finance through competitive events and hands-on learning experiences.
Seventeen STC students earned qualifying spots during the district competition, advancing to represent Schuylkill Technology Center at the Pennsylvania State DECA Competition in Hershey, PA, scheduled for February 18 through February 20, 2026. The state conference brings together top-performing students from across the Commonwealth to compete in a variety of role-play, presentation, and exam-based business and marketing challenges.
The students’ success highlights the strength of STC’s Marketing and Business Administration Program and its focus on real-world business skills, professional development, and leadership training. Through DECA participation, students gain valuable experience in teamwork, communication, and problem-solving—skills that are critical for success in today’s workforce.
Schuylkill Technology Center officials congratulated the students on their achievements and wished them continued success as they prepare to compete on the state stage in Hershey this February.
The district winners advancing to the next level of competition are as follows:- Ali Alolaki, Mahanoy Area - 1st Place - Public Speaking
- Krystal Saylor, Tamaqua - 1st Place - Retail Merchandising
- Josie Ann Tamin, Pottsville - 2nd Place - Business Services Marketing
- TC Conner, Tamaqua - 2nd Place - Principles of Hospitality and Tourism
- Aiyana George, Pine Grove & Carson Farber, Tamaqua - 2nd Place - Entrepreneurship Team Decision Making
- Mason Fanelli, Pottsville, Brooke Lehman, Schuylkill Haven, & Averianna Rivera, Schuylkill Haven - 2nd Place - Chapter Banner
- Autumn Porter, Tamaqua - 3rd Place - Quick Serve Restaurant Management
- Connor Bowers, Pottsville - 3rd Place - Principles of Entrepreneurship
- Mia Zamudio, Shenandoah Valley; Camila Leonardo, Pottsville; Jannessa Brown, Pottsville, & Caden Nelson, Pine Grove - 3rd Place - Chapter Banner
- Olivia Carr, Minersville - 4th place - Food Marketing Series & 3rd Place - Modeling
- Phoenix Hartraft, Blue Mountain - 4th place - Human Resource Management
Pictured left to right, front row: Krystal Saylor, Tamaqua; Autumn Porter, Tamaqua; Lacey Wolfe, Pine Grove; Averianna Rivera, Schuylkill Haven and Brooke Lehman, Schuylkill Haven. Second row: Phoenix Hartraft, Blue Mountain; Logan Schmutz, Shenandoah Valley, Aiyana George, Pine Grove; Zoey Coleman, Saint Clair; Mia Zamudio, Shenandoah Valley; Jennessa Brown, Pottsville; Camila Leonardo, Pottsville; Josie Ann Tamin, Pottsville; Ali Alolaki, Mahanoy Area; Zachary Perlaki, Blue Mountain. Back row: Caden Nelson, Pine Grove; Olivia Carr, Minersville; Carson Farber, Tamaqua; Shane Fessler, Blue Mountain; Mason Fanelli, Pottsville; Bruce Lantz, Schuylkill Haven; Connor Bowers, Saint Clair; TC Conner, Saint Clair; Joel Pena, Mahanoy Area; Joseph Frey, Blue Mountain.