ELIZABETHTON â It is quite a gratifying experience for a teacher when one of his or her students receives a high honor. Toni Campbell, cosmetology instructor at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Elizabethton, had that experience this past week when one of her students, Kenlee Blake Hall, won the gold medal in the National SkillsUSA competition on June 24. Hallhad alreadywon the gold medal in state competition earlier.
Both teacher and student were unavailable for comment on Friday as Hall was at the beach on a much deserved break and her teacher was taking care of personal matters prior to starting another session this week. The following information was provided by the school prior to the announcement of the winner of the national competition: