Bloomington student on top of the world with sixth place DECA finish

Published on Jun 11, 2025
students in suit coats and medals in front of palm trees

Bloomington DECA team at International Career Development Conference

Bloomington DECA celebrated one of its most successful years ever, including one student placing in the top 10 in the world. DECA offers high school students opportunities to compete in simulated business scenarios focused on entrepreneurship, finance, hospitality, marketing and related fields.

Ten Jefferson and Kennedy students represented Bloomington on the world stage at the International Career Development Conference in April. Jefferson senior Jenny Wen placed sixth in the world in the Professional Selling Event category, the highest international finish for Bloomington DECA in at least 20 years.

Two students wearing suit coats and medals while holding trophies

Sam Remsbottom and Jenny Wen holding their 
first and second place trophies at DECA state competition

Bloomington sent 44 students to the state DECA competition in March. Nine earned finalist honors including Jefferson senior Sam Remsbottom placing first in the Hardlines Sales Demo and Wen finishing second in the Professional Selling Event.

Bloomington DECA had one of its largest chapters ever with 84 members this year, due in part to increased participation from Kennedy High School.