Penn places first in DECA competition

Penn High School’s DECA students turned in an exceptional showing at the 2016 Indiana District 2 Competition on Thursday at Concord Mall in Elkhart.

Penn, coached by Stephanie McElwrath, placed first in its District for overall points and will be advancing the following students to state competition at the end of February.

At total of 51 Penn DECA students attended the Indiana District 2 Competition on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, at Concord Mall in Elkhart.

“These students did a great job under much of their own peer leadership,” McElwrath said. “After taking a comprehensive exam, they worked hard to learn about specific business categories and present to professionals in our community. Much positive feedback was given to me by the professionals about how articulate, confident and professionally-dressed the students were at competition.”