Drake State Students Win State-Wide Competitions

4/20/2010

Eleven Drake State students were recognized for their business skills at the Phi Beta Lambda Business Fraternity’s state leadership conference recently held in Birmingham. One hundred forty-five students from across the state participated in competitions, testing their skills in a broad range of business and career related fields. Those garnering first or second in their respective categories earn the honor to compete at the Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee this July

The purpose of Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) is to prepare post-secondary students for careers in business. The goal of the organization is to bring together business and education to develop positive working relationships through innovative leadership. At State Leadership Conferences, students compete in events testing their business knowledge and skills. Top state winners are then eligible to compete for national awards at the National Leadership Conference each summer. Competitive events fall into three categories: individual, team, and chapter. Individual and team events focus on skills useful in leadership and career development; chapter events recognize overall achievement and performance in chapter management and growth.

The following students from Drake State were recognized for their accomplishments with the first and second place finishers earning the honor to compete at the national leadership conference:

Sophia Lacy and Vanessa Holder received third place awards in Computer Applications and Marketing Concepts respectively. They will serve as alternates for the national competition.