The Fort Mill High School DECA Club demonstrated its business and marketing expertise at the South Carolina DECA 78th Annual Career Development Conference, a prestigious event where high school students from across the state compete in various business-related challenges.
Led by advisor Gina Farley, the FMHS DECA teams had an outstanding performance, winning all their events in round one and securing a 4th place finish in South Carolina after two days of competition.
The conference provided students with an opportunity to showcase their skills in entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, and leadership, competing against top students from across the state. Fort Mill’s strong finish is a testament to the dedication and hard work of its DECA students and the support from their school community.
Among the standout competitors were seniors Emery Dove and Emma Grace Funderburk, who contributed to the team’s success. Their achievements, along with those of their teammates, highlight FMHS DECA’s tradition of excellence and its commitment to preparing students for future careers in business and leadership.
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Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.
