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National PBL Conference
in Orlando
Ten students representing Cowley’s Phi Beta
Lambda chapter qualified for the National PBL Leadership Conference
after a state competition held March 3-4 in Salina. Cowley students
competed against those from Emporia State University, Kansas State
University, Friends University, Central Christian at McPherson, and
Labette, Butler and Colby community colleges. Approximately 80 students
attended the state conference.
Cowley’s 10 national qualifiers: Valerie Brown, Arkansas City, second place
in Computer Concepts; Marni Erb, Mulvane, second place in Business Plan; Lucas
Goff, Arkansas City, second place in Network Concepts; Andrea Iman, Elkhart,
first place in Job Interview and first place in Public Speaking; Jerrod Ketchersid,
Rose Hill, first place in Computer Applications; Kari Matson, Dexter, second
place in Information Management; Lindsey Patton, Wellington, second place in
Information Management; Angela Root, Winfield, first place in Future Business
Executive; Kenny Sultz, Arkansas City, second place in Hospitality Management;
and Megan Swanson, Arkansas City, second place in Business Plan. Goff and Swanson
also earned a first place as a team in Network Design. Erb also placed in Computer
Concepts, and Root placed in Sales Presentation.
Students who win at the state level in more than one event must choose which
event to compete in at nationals. The National PBL Leadership Conference is scheduled
for Orlando, Fla., June 28 through July 3. Six other students competed in Salina.
They were Jennifer Dalrymple of Valley Center, Mandi Hilario of Arkansas City,
Holly Minkler of Winfield, Joshua Owen of Derby, Alissa Pankaskie of Arkansas
City, and Sarah Sibley of Burlington.
