SPHS Virtual Enterprise Team Qualifies for National Competition
The SPHS Virtual Enterprise (VE) team recently attended the Virtual Enterprise International West Coast Regional Trade Show held at California State University, San Bernardino.
More than 40 SPHS students attended, representing both SPHS Varsity and JV companies, DinoCooking and SecondBite. DinoCooking’s Chloe Moon won 1st place for Company Branding, and the Finance Plan team – Daniel Gutierrez, Madelin Rentmeester, Gavin Chow, and Dylan Bartnes – earned top 5 out of 54 schools, qualifying the team for the national Youth Business Summit in New York City on April 21-23.
The Varsity VE team also won bronze in the Saint Patrick’s Day Banner Ad, Elevator Pitch, and Trade Show Sales Pitch, headed by Chloe Moon, Rachel Yu, and Diego Loera, respectively. The Junior Varsity team SecondBite also earned accolades: Ryder Carlson won second place for Elevator Pitch, and James Mortimer-Lamb, Alejandro Urzua, Oscar Bertolina, Lucas McCollum, and Pei-chen Ng won top 5 for Company Branding. The JV Team’s sales pitch video, led by Ryder Carlson and Dylan Watanabe, won a silver-tier award.
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About South Pasadena Unified School District
Established in 1886, the South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) serves approximately 4,700 students within five schools including three elementary schools, one middle school and one comprehensive high school in South Pasadena, California. Nestled in the West San Gabriel Valley, SPUSD has earned a reputation for providing high quality public education, attracting families who value challenging academic programs and outstanding teachers. Consistently recognized for superior performance, SPUSD students earn honors at the local, state and national level. The District draws vital support from parents and community members through the South Pasadena Educational Foundation, local PTAs and booster clubs.
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