5/6/19

Cutline: Some of the delegates representing NGTC were, back row, from left, Charlie Russell and NGTC instructor Dustin Emhart. Middle row, from left, Nicole May, Carlie Russell, NGTC instructor Mona Williams and Heather Wells. Front row, from left, Kimberly Wingertsahn, Ashley Stephens, Melissa, Klopschinski, Sherri Karr and Rachael Waldrep.

(Clarkesville)- The North Georgia Technical College Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) Clarkesville Chapter recently competed at the PBL North District Conference. The delegation traveled to Atlanta for the state competition, and the students competed in various contests and networking events.

Susie Berry of Cleveland placed first in Global Analysis and Decision Making and third in Impromptu Speaking.  Jesse O’Dell of Clarkesville placed first in Financial Concepts and third in Personal Finance. Melissa Klopschinski of Blairsville placed first in Justice Administration, first in Local Chapter Annual Business Report and third in Community Service Project.

“We had a great showing of participation and commitment from these students,” said Clarkesville PBL Advisor and NGTC instructor Tim Green. “NGTC had the largest group registered this year and I am personally proud of each and every one of them.

In addition to the individual accomplishments, the NGTC Blairsville Campus was selected as PBL Chapter of the Year, and advisor Mona Williams was selected as Advisor of the Year.  Wells and Berry were also elected to the 2019-2020 GA PBL Board as state officers.