Four of the ten Walt Whitman High School students representing the South Huntington School District came home first-place winners recently in the fifth annual Young Professionals Chamber of Commerce Business Leadership Competition Farmingdale State College, the district annouced today.
More than 150 high school students from various districts competed in several categories, including e-commerce, sports management, graphic design, entrepreneurship, advertising, real estate, and job interview.
The first place winners from Walt Whitmen were:
Caitlin Meuser and Katelyn Simone came in second in the sports marketing event, and the following students received honorable mention awards: fashion marketing, Christina Gierl; entrepreneurship, Matthew Garton, Jonathan Balsanoip and Jordan Stone.
In a statement issued by the school, Mr. Joseph Innaco, Whitman business instructor, said, "The YPCC Business Competition is an excellent opportunity for high school students and young entrepreneurs to enhance their leadership, presentation, and human relation skills in a professional environment. The interaction with business executives, community leaders, and educators provides students with invaluable preparation for the real world, along with scholarship and internship opportunities."
In the photo above, from left, Walt Whitman business instructor Joseph Innaco, Matthew Garton, Jonathan Balsano, Jordan Stone, Sabino Curcio, Matthew Collins, Caitlin Meuser, Christina Gierl, Katelyn Simone, Emily Brenseke, Brittany Quinones, DECA co-advisor Diane Zamow, and competition coordinator Linda Mitchell.