Butler Tech students delivered an exceptional showing at the DECA District 5 Competition, earning numerous qualifying spots for the upcoming Ohio DECA Career Development Conference later this month.
Representing DRL, Northwest, Ross, Edgewood, and Colerain, these students demonstrated strong leadership, professionalism, and business knowledge through competitive events that mirror real-world industry scenarios. Their success reflects the impact of career-technical education paired with rigorous academics and authentic, hands-on learning experiences.
DECA competitions challenge students to think critically, communicate effectively, and apply classroom learning to real business situations—skills that directly translate to college success and career readiness.
We are proud of every student who competed and congratulate the following qualifiers as they advance to the state level:
D. Russel Lee – Advisor Yufang Vangaasbeek
Victor Romero Orneles
Slesha Acharya
Haidynn Hedzik
Jackson McNett
Chris Potts
Sekhar Timsina
Pralad Chhetri
Eliana Stepaniak
Amora Higgins
Northwest: Advisor Tracy Turney-Smith
Jade Stargell
Calcha Lombe
Cameron Hall
Jordan Samuelson
Maddie Lycans
Izzabella Lopez
David Jones Milot
Ross: Advisor Phil Leisure
Caroline Pate
Claire Rettig
Danielle Schulte
Olivia Johnson
Isabella Smiley
Lily Shumate
Conner Hudak
Addison Hill
Meadow Webb
Julia Smith
Autumn Garland
Anna Schaefer
Cailey Cruea
Ellie Fogt
Sarah Johnston
Meadow Martin
Logan Shroyer
Morgan Holmes
Emilee Willis
Camryn Muller
Thomas Kroeger
Jack Bauknecht
Ava Bosse
Kenley Commins
Ryan Bailey
Elena Schnieber
Isla Schnell
Sydney Hinkle
Jayna Stepaniak
Luke Eads
Edgewood: Advisor Rocky Chasteen
Thomas Saunders
Aiden Johnson
Brady Baumann
Mariah Sparks
Kayleona Graf
Kaydence Brown
Savanna Huddleson
Alex Wilson
Justin Mayo
Ella Crist
Noelle Lockerby
Gavin Vandergrift
Avery Oehler
Miah Elfers
Peter Lykins
Chloe Hopkins
Vada McCain
Jada Robinson
Carson Runyon
Brendan Breedlove
Jade Tomic
Solomon Rothermel
Gabe Gibson
Addi Schnelle
Iyla Combs
Lyla Williams
Ayden Hansford
Evan Harris
Emma Halsey
Colerain: Advisor Michelle McKinney
Madi Bratfish
Gracie Angelo
Madi Meyer
Ashley Heibel
Elise Maynus
Xander Weitzel
Brielle Sifri
Nora Bays
Shelby Powell