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D.C. Everest DECA sent 23 members to compete in DECA's Career Development State Conference in Lake Geneva from February 24-26. DCE DECA students had a strong showing at the conference with several students progressing to the International Career Development Conference .

Below are the results:

• Blake Gremminger, senior, was a medalist in the Apparel and Accessories event
• Angie Steinke, senior, was a medalist, placed 8th in the Automotive Services event
• Sophina Yang, sophomore, placed 6th in the Community Awareness Project 
• Emma Dadabo and Anna Jacobson, juniors, were medalists in the Hospitality Tourism Marketing event
• Arabella Myslak, freshman, was a medalist in the Principles of Entrepreneurship event. 
• Kendall Dombeck, freshman, was a medalist, placed 4th in the Principles of Hospitality and Tourism event
• Maddie Pagel, junior, was a medalist in the Retail Merchandising event.
• Taylor Thelen and Cassidy Lackey, seniors, made finals in the School Based Enterprise event for Everest Outfitters and placed 7th overall
• Ella Slavin and Mckenna Woller, seniors, were medalists, placed 8th in the Sports Marketing event
• Taylor Thelen and Cassidy Lackey, seniors, were medalists, placed 6th in the Travel Tourism Marketing event.

The following students qualified to compete at ICDC:  

• Addy Wayda —Sports Marketing
• Keagan Carlson and Michayla Susa — School Based Enterprise event, Everest Vending
• Bennett Woller — School Based Enterprise event, Tree Top Shop
• Keegan Nye — School Based Enterprise event, Everest Expressions.
• Max Bartig and Morgan Hoesly — Leadership Development Training
• Angie Steinke — Automotive Services 
• Sophina Yang — Community Awareness Project
• Taylor Thelen and Cassidy Lackey — Travel Tourism Marketing 
• Arabella Myslak — School Based Enterprise event for the Tree Top Shop.
• Kendall Dombeck — Principles of Hospitality and Tourism 
• Ella Slavin and Mckenna Woller — Sports Marketing ·      

D.C. Everest students have made it clear — through student panels, surveys and leadership groups — that opportunities to explore careers and venture into “real world” work-based experiences before deciding on a post-secondary path are crucial. Therefore, during the past two years, the District has expanded its community outreach, hosting events that bring together community members, entrepreneurs, nonprofit organizations and business leaders. The District hosted a two-part series for the business and non-profit community, as well as a session for the general public, that showcased what education looks like today and how it is structured to meet the needs of the 21st century workforce, public school resources and community partnership opportunities. During the sessions, attendees discussed new ways to partner with the District to enhance student learning opportunities and heard from DCE Senior High students who attended the sessions and participated in roundtable discussions.

As a result of these outreach efforts, the District has launched two new initiatives. The first is Building Bridges, a student-family career fair that will be held on Thursday, March 6 at the DCE Senior High. At this event, DCE Senior High students and their families will have the opportunity to hear directly from a diverse range of local professionals who will share their career and education experiences, provide networking advice and speak about the benefits of living in this area. The District is hosting this event in partnership with the North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board. Peter Gelhar, NCWWDB Business & Community Engagement Coordinator, attended the District’s Connect & Collaborate event and, based on conversations with DCE students and attendees, immediately began working with Manee Yang-Vongphakdy, DCE Career Experiences Coordinator, and Aaron Hoffman, DCE Career and Technical Education Coordinator on Building Bridges.

In addition, the District is launching a new Summer Shadow Series as part of its summer programming. This course for students in grades 9 - 12 will provide them with the opportunity to explore four high-demand career paths — construction, healthcare, manufacturing and transportation — via in-depth job shadow experiences. Students can choose to attend all four weeks, or just one week —  based on their career interests. This series is a direct result of the Connect & Collaborate session hosted by the District. 

The D.C. Everest Junior and Senior High are proud to announce that DCE student musicians will participate in 69 events at the State Solo and Ensemble competition. Below are the students who will represent DCE.

Band

• Barlow, Aspen - Marimba Solo 
• Cole, Mitchell - Timpani Solo, Concert Snare Drum Solo, Parade Drum Solo   
• Netzel, Jayden - Timpani Solo, Concert Snare Drum Solo, Parade Drum Solo   
• Burgess, Shiloh and Cole, Mitchel - Percussion Duet 
• Burgess, Shiloh - Piano Solo 
• Traska, Julian - Jazz Brass Improvisation Solo 
• Siegers, Zavier - Jazz Woodwind Transcribed   Solo 
• De Nardis, Amber - Piano Solo 
• Jazz 1 Ensemble - Ember Meadows, Chloe Leopold, Zavier Siegers, Tori Halama, Zoe Nelson, Jill Fawley, AnnaLucia Rethaber, Peter Schwantes, Cole Felder, Logan Chase, Drake Kuwaja, Kyle Baeten, Andrew Hanson, Julian Traska, Shiloh Burgess, Sophie Martens, Aspen Barlow, Ford Eberhardy, Noan Kienbaum, Mason Xiong
• Trombone Quartet - Peter Schwantes, Anna Lucia Rethaber, Alex Brzezinski, Jill Fawley
• Price, Ben - Trombone Solo 
• Trombone Choir - Peter Schwantes, Anna Lucia Rethaber, Alex Brzezinski, Jill Fawley, Ben Price, Dash Isham, Ian Kleman, Zoe NelsonTrombone Duet - Schwantes, Peter and Fawley, Jill
• Geier, Ian - Bb Tenor Saxophone Solo 
• Leopold, Chloe and Whitsett, Jordan - Flute-Clarinet Duet 
• Halama, Tori and Siegers, Zavier - Bb Clarinet Duet 
• Chase, Logan and Lily - Trumpet Duet 
• Clarinet Choir  - Solomon Jaipuri, Tori Halama, Ben Coe, Amber De Nardis, Selana Chang, Juliet Daniels, Chloe Leopold, Ember Meadows, Zavier Siegers
• Danke, Emma - Eb Alto Saxophone Solo
• Siegers, Zavier - Eb Alto Saxophone Solo
• Saxophone Quartet  - Zavier Siegers, Kaden Heil, Tori Halama, Kengkue Xiong
• Saxophone Quartet - Emma Danke, Vance, Wendorski, Teng Thao, Ember Meadows
• Saxophone Trio - Emma Danke, Ember Meadows, Zavier Siegers
• Saxophone Choir - Zavier Siegers, Kadin Heil, Kenkue Xiong, Emma Danke, Tori Halama, Ember Meadows
• De Nardis, Amber - Bb Clarinet Solo
• Zimmermann, Amelia - Bb Clarinet Solo

Junior High Band

• Mukerji, Ashima -  Piano Solo 
• Dupuis, Wyatt - Trumpet Solo 
• Vanderploeg, Kohlton - Trumpet Solo 
• Rodziewicz, Ann - Eb Alto Saxophone Solo 
• Chase, Lily - Bb Clarinet Solo 
• Carungi, Mya - Bb Clarinet Solo 

Orchestra

• Peter Chartier – violin solo
• Livia Hutton – violin solo
• Livia Hutton and Madison Kroening – violin duet
• Brett Brommenschenkel – Cello solo 

Choir

• SSA Madrigal (Songspiners): Clara Meliska, Vanessa Perez, Zoey Yang, Jordan Whitsett, Lauren Krembs, OnaRae Larson, Kimberly Vang, Georgia Bruder, Patyen DeGrave, Rylan Douck, Ellie Franklin, Catherine Harmon, Katie Hoppe, Anna Jacobson, Sophia Kettner, Rowan Lammert, Audrey Martino, Riley Radtke, Izzy Sutch, Sophina Yang
• Mixed Contemporary A Cappella (Chamber Choir): Kimberly Vang, Cal Berg, Shiloh Burgess, Jackson Perdue, Julian Traska, Aiden Krause, Catherine Harmon, Rowan Lammert, Terrek Schjoth, Rylan Douck, Ellie Franklin, Jacob DeBuhr, Anna Jacobson, Sophia Kettner, Lauren Krembs, OnaRae Larson, Clara Meliska, Elliott Paulson, Izzy Sutch, Jordan Whitsett, Payten DeGrave, Georgia Bruder
• Miscellaneous Vocal Ensemble (Men): Jackson Perdue, Shiloh Burgess, Julian Traska, Terrek Schjoth, Noah Kiembaum, Cal Berg, Jacob DeBuhr, Aiden Krause, Elliott Paulson, Timothy Tress
• Miscellaneous Vocal Ensemble (Women): Belle Regan, Riley Radtke, Ava Vue, Samantha Smith, Ava Schueller, OnaRae Larson, Jordan Whitsett, Emma Gibbs, Beyla Fritz, NyElle Griffin, Rilee McCord , Lillian Johnson, Jenna Kottke, Lia Luczaj, Emma McFarland, Tessa Thomas, Sierra Lemma, Abby Bedwell, Ana Hase
• Duet - OnaRae Larson and Jordan Whitsett

Individual Choir Events

• Krembs, Lauren - Soprano Solo, Music Theater Soprano/Alto Solo      
• Schueller, Ava - Soprano Solo 
• Burgess, Shiloh - Tenor Solo, Music Theater Tenor/Bass Solo 
• Douck, Rylan - Soprano Solo 
• Harmon, Catherine - Soprano Solo, Vocal Jazz Improvisation Solo 
• Lammert, Rowan - Soprano Solo 
• Whitsett, Jordan - Alto Solo, Music Theater Soprano/Alto Solo  
• Degrave, Payten - Alto Solo, Music Theater Soprano/Alto Solo  

Junior High Choir

• Rentmeester, Macy - Soprano Solo 
• Rentmeester, Macy - Music Theater Soprano/Alto Solo 
• Napierala, Landyn - Changing/ Transitioning Voice, Music Theater Changing/ Transitioning Voice  
• Traska, Eli - Music Theater Tenor/Bass Solo 

Each year, members of the D.C. Everest Mock Trial team have the opportunity to work on a fictional case with the assistance of their coaches. This year’s fictional case was a criminal case revolving around a virtual reality game tournament held at a convention center. The night before the championship round, one of the top competitors is found deceased in their hotel room. Their rival in the game is soon arrested and charged with potential homicide. Mock Trial participants must work both sides of the case within a courtroom setting.

D.C. Everest’s Mock Trial team was composed of the Gold team, which represented the prosecution side, the Green team representing the defense side and — for the first time — sketch artists. The coaches included DCE teachers Ciera Levake and Rebecca Searing, as well as Attorney Victoria Karcher. The Gold team was composed primarily of new Mock Trial team members who had their first experience in the courtroom this year. They included: Arianna Andersen, Jonathan Gates, Hailey Geer, Christina Her, Aayla Huffman, Dashton Isham, Alex Jelen, Siyean Seong, Tatiana Tovar and Will Waggoner. The Green team was primarily composed of returning Mock Trial members who have had previous courtroom experience. The team included: Sam Andersen, Ava Bendickson, Qiarie Burns, Jack Dupuis, Kaden Goff, Izzy Lezcano, Elin Nielsen, Ola Onitilo, Ava Schueller, Peter Schwantes and Taylor Thelen. The DCE Mock Trial courtroom artists were Beyla Fritz and Brea Thao. 

After 10 hours of trials at the Marathon County Courthouse, the D.C. Everest Green Mock Trial team earned second place and an opportunity to compete at the State Competition that will be held in Madison this March.