Cottey Business Students Place at
State Phi Beta Lambda Competition

Five Cottey College students placed at the Missouri State Phi Beta Lambda Leadership Conference and Competition held last week in Jefferson City. Cottey students competed against other students from schools such as the University of Missouri, Lincoln University, Truman State University, Evangel University, Crowder College, State Fair Community College, and many others. The following Cottey students placed at the state level:

Patricia Martinez	1st	Help Desk
Jessica Martinez	1st	Client Service
Jessica Martinez	2nd	Human Resource Management
Sarah Stone	2nd	Hospitality Management
Sarah Stone	2nd	Sales Presentation
Maggie Thomas	4th	Job Interview
Maggie Thomas	5th	Public Speaking
Tori DaHarb	5th	Business Law
Cottey Phi Beta Lambda participants at state competition. Front row (left to right): Vanessa Conatser, Chelsea Jones, Sarah Stone. Back Row: Ashlyn Profio-Ensminger, Patricia Martinez, Jessica Martinez, Tori DaHarb, and Maggie Thomas. Not pictured is Cottey PBL sponsor Dr. Gary Lunkenheimer, professor of business and economics.

Patricia Martinez, Jessica Martinez, and Sarah Stone each qualified to compete at the PBL National Leadership Conference and Competition this June in Anaheim, California.

Phi Beta Lambda is a postsecondary student organization for students interested in pursuing a business or business-related career. PBL members develop leadership skills, initiate business ventures, organize community service projects, and attend state and national leadership conferences. Students have the opportunity to win recognition in various business competitive events at the state and national levels. Through participation in these activities, students are better prepared for careers, graduate school, and life.