Smith-Cotton DECA members Mike Pugh, Trey Napier and Joseph Rodewald earned an early invitation to DECA’s International Competition by placing first in the Central Region in the online Virtual Business Restaurant Challenge.
The trio successfully managed a restaurant, earning more profit than any other team in the 13-state region.
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