Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School sophomore Kylie Smith, a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Marketing student and DECA member, finished in the top five at the recent SCDC (State Career Development Conference) for her performance in the Professional Selling event.

This opens the door for Smith to compete at the prestigious ICDC (International Career Development Conference) taking place in Anaheim, California this April.

Smith’s journey began in January at the DECA District 2 Conference in Mansfield, where she delivered her first-ever sales presentation. Smith secured her first-place honors at the district level and propelled her to the state competition.

“We are incredibly proud of Kylie’s dedication and talent,” said Patricia Madsen, Marketing Teacher at DRRHS.

“Kylie’s success through DECA is just another in the long list of reasons why our high school is an excellent aspect of our district,” said Superintendent Bill Runey. “We are so proud of her, the DECA team, and Ms. Madsen.”