Colgan High School Student Places Third in Virginia DECA Finance Competition
Dylan Tobian a student at Colgan High School earned third place in the Virginia state DECA finance competition. This result represents the highest placement achieved by any student from the school in this event. The competition tests participants on topics related to finance and business operations.
Tobian advanced through regional rounds to reach the state level of the competition. The third-place finish occurred among entries from various high schools throughout Virginia. DECA events provide structured opportunities for students to demonstrate knowledge in specific business areas.
The organization DECA offers competitive events in finance marketing hospitality and management. These events are designed to develop skills applicable to postsecondary education and careers. Participants prepare through study and practice of relevant concepts and case studies.
Colgan High School has supported student involvement in DECA activities as part of its extracurricular offerings. The recent placement adds to the record of student accomplishments at the institution. State level recognition highlights the outcomes possible through consistent preparation.
DECA competitions occur annually with participants evaluated by judges on performance criteria. The finance category focuses on areas such as financial planning analysis and ethics. Results are determined based on standardized scoring procedures established by the organization.
This placement provides context for the scope of DECA participation across Virginia high schools. Multiple schools field teams each year with varying levels of success at the state level. The event structure allows for both individual and team based entries.
The outcome for Tobian illustrates one example of student engagement in business education programs. Such programs operate in numerous schools statewide as part of career and technical education initiatives. Documentation of results is maintained through official DECA channels.
Email the Prince William School Board at:
Babur B. Lateef, M.D. (Chairman At-Large) — blateef@pwcs.edu,
Richard M. Jessie (Vice Chairman, Occoquan District) — rjessie@pwcs.edu,
Erica C. Tredinnick (Brentsville District) — etredinnick@pwcs.edu,
Lisa A. Zargarpur (Coles District) — lzargarpur@pwcs.edu,
Jennifer T. Wall (Gainesville District) — jwall@pwcs.edu,
Tracy L. Blake (Neabsco District) — tblake@pwcs.edu,
Justin David Wilk (Potomac District) — jwilk@pwcs.edu,
Loree Y. Williams (Woodbridge District) — lwilliams@pwcs.edu,
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Coles (Yesli Vega): yvega@pwcgov.org,
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Potomac (Andrea Bailey): abailey@pwcgov.org,
Woodbridge (Jeannie LaCroix): jlacroix@pwcgov.org,
General Board: bocs@pwcgov.org,
Prince William County Andrea Bailey Babur Lateef Colgan High School Deshundra Jefferson Education Erica Tredinnick High School Ice Jeannie LaCroix Jennifer Wall Justin Wilk Kenny Boddye Lisa Zargarpur Loree Williams Prince William County School Board Richard Jessie Schools Tom Gordy Tracy Blake Virginia Yesli Vega