Congratulations to the 2025 Competition University Chapter Climb Challenge Winners

Nov 4, 2025

Competition University is thrilled to announce the top three teams of the Chapter Climb Challenge! Thank you to all the teams that participated in this year’s challenge.

For this challenge, teams of two to four students collaborated to create a chapter program that builds knowledge and confidence among the chapter's competitors. Students were evaluated based on a 10-to 15-page slide pitch deck that highlighted the chapter's proposed plans.

Congratulations to the top three teams, which will receive onstage recognition at the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) this April, in Atlanta, Georgia.

First Place: Reedy High School, TX

  • Chapter Advisor: Elizabeth Martin
  • Participants: Rayyan Khan, Arhant Magdum, Rayhan Raja, Nikhil Sivanthi

Second Place: Cedar Ridge High School, TX

  • Chapter Advisor: Relda Freesemann
  • Participants: Anderson Doan, Janna Khan, Caitlin Wong, Corey Wong

Third Place: Carroll High School, TX

  • Chapter Advisor: Kim Goodman
  • Participants: Isha Ponoth, Arsh Sinha, Tristan Tsai

*Eligibility to attend DECA ICDC is determined by the chartered association advisor based on their policies. Finalists should consult with their chartered association advisor for eligibility guidelines and gain approval from their chapter advisor to attend the conference.

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