Three Norfork High School students took first place in the culinary division of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s (AGFC) Generation Conservation Summit, held last week at the Hot Springs Convention Center in the Bank OZK Arena. The event gathered students from across Arkansas to compete in conservation-themed challenges.
The culinary team, consisting of Jovee Webster, Adelynn Lubbock, and Phineas Bitting, earned first place in the competition, which was sponsored by Buc-ee’s. Other Norfork High School students also placed in various categories at the summit. Charlie Green claimed fourth place in the Air Rifle competition, while Rustin Sallee finished fifth in the Rod Casting division.
Schools from across Arkansas participated in the summit and achieved recognition for their efforts. Jasper Elementary School won the elementary school division's overall title, and Flippin Elementary School took first place in the Quiz Bowl competition. Izard County STEM High School secured victories in the Video Recap category, with Gage Nielson earning individual honors in the Debate division. Timbo High School and Timbo Middle School excelled in the AGFC BioQuest division, while Melbourne Middle School triumphed in the GIS Story Map Design competition.
The Generation Conservation Summit is an annual event hosted by the AGFC to raise awareness about the importance of conservation efforts in the state. Students and educators have the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities while learning from conservation professionals. The summit also provides participants with a chance to win prizes, earn recognition, and potentially secure additional funding for their schools.