The club brings together students who are growing more than just their knowledge of agriculture. They’re building leadership skills, making industry connections and cultivating friendships. Whether they’re preparing for competitions or just hanging out together between class, PAS members are proof that getting involved is one of the best ways to make the college experience at NTC memorable.  

This year, the chapter was also defined by an extraordinary level of leadership. NTC had an unprecedented number of students serving as officers at both the state and national levels. Anya Mueller is the State President, and Aubrey Arneson is the First Vice President on the Wisconsin PAS board. Kelsey Jascor served as the National Secretary during the 2025-2026 academic year, and Brindelyn Eternicka served as the National Vice President of Conference Planning on the National PAS board. This marked the seventh consecutive year that NTC has had an officer elected to the national board. At the National PAS Conference in Branson, Missouri in March 2026, Brindelyn was re-elected, and Aubrey was newly elected to serve in  Vice President roles for the upcoming year.  

“This is the first time we’ve ever had this many officers at the same time,” said Charl Van Der Nest, PAS Chapter Co-Advisor and Animal & Dairy Science faculty. “There were 11 applications for a national officer position in 2025 and 13 applications in 2026, and the chances that two people from the same school get on the board is slim to none.”  

PAS is made up of institutions ranging from technical colleges to four-year universities across more than a dozen states, and NTC students were at the forefront of leading the organization.  

For many of the members in NTC’s PAS chapter, joining started as a simple search for connection.  

Aubrey, who is in the Agronomy and Agribusiness Science and Technology programs, was very involved in Future Farmers of America (FFA) in high school. When she came to NTC, she was looking for something similar.  

“Sometimes I have a hard time reaching out to people and making friends, so the club really helped with that,” she said. “You get to know people with the same interests as you. I’ve met some of my best friends through this club.”  

In an environment where students tend to spend most of their time with other students in the same program, PAS creates a space for connections across disciplines.  

“I love the connection,” said Kelsey. “You meet so many people you wouldn’t otherwise meet. Programs and classes are small, but in the club you meet people from other programs, and on trips you meet people from other colleges.”  

Kelsey is in the Dairy Science Management and Agribusiness Science and Technology programs at NTC.  

In addition to meeting students from both their own school and from other colleges, the state and national conferences also give students the opportunity to meet industry professionals.  

“A lot of the judges for the competitions are industry representatives," Brindelyn said. “They will help you, give you input on your project, what you can improve on and what will help you thrive in the industry.”  

Brindelyn is also in the Dairy Science Management and Agribusiness Science and Technology programs.  

PAS also pushes students to grow. The competitions at the state and national conferences teach students skills like public speaking, communication and leadership and allow them to practice in real-world scenarios. At the 2026 National Conference, there were over 550 students from around the country competing in various event categories.  

“There are so many people that don’t have the skills that you need to go into the workforce, Kelsey said. “You get to build so many skills in a practice environment, and then you’re more ready to get the job you want and build your future.”  

The NTC chapter co-advisors, Charl and Trevor Frank, are passionate about the role the club plays in building the future leaders of agriculture. Both instructors help run the Wisconsin PAS state conference, and Charl has served on the National board for five years.  

“I love PAS because I see the growth,” Charl said. “They become better students, better individuals and more career focused professionals.”   

2026 PAS Wisconsin State Conference Results   

Aubrey Arneson; Employment Interviewing-Specialty Crop Production Category: 1st place, Agriculture Marketing & Communications: 2nd place 

Faith Beining; Agriculture Education Specialist: 1st place, Dairy Specialist: 2nd place, Impromptu Speaking: 3rd place 

Jada Du Bois; Farm Business Management Specialist: 2nd place, Agriculture Education Specialist: 3rd place, Career Planning-Animal Systems Category: 5th place 

Brindelyn Eternicka; Prepared Speaking: 1st place, Employment Interviewing-Agronomic Production Category: 2nd place, Career Progress-Animal Systems Category: 4th place 

Hannah Glass; Veterinary Technician Specialst: 2nd place, Equine Specialist: 3rd place, Employment Interviewing-Agricultural Education Category: 3rd place 

Stephanie Heier; Horticulture Specialist: 1st place, Employment Interviewing-Floriculture, Landscape and Nursery: 2nd place 

Lynmarie Hoppe-Dellinger; Veterinary Technician Specialist: 1st place, Equine Specialist: 2nd place, Employment Interviewing-Agricultural Education Category: 2nd place 

Kelsey Jascor; Agriculture Marketing & Communications: 1st place, Dairy Specialist: 3rd place, Employment Interviewing-Agriculture Sales Category: 4th place 

Alexandra Jaskolski; Prepared Speaking: 2nd place  

Ashley Kaminski; Livestock Specialist: 7th place  

Jessica Lindow; Impromptu Speaking: 2nd place, Employment Interviewing-Livestock and Dairy Production Category: 2nd place, Farm Business Management Specialist: 3rd place, Career Planning-Animal Systems Category: 4th place 

Kendall Luzinski; Agriculture Sales Presentation Demonstration: 2nd place, Employment Interviewing-Agriculture Sales Category: 3rd place, Livestock Specialist: 5th place 

Alexis Meyer; Dairy Specialist: 3rd place, Employment Interviewing-Agriculture Sales Category: 5th place 

Anya Mueller; Agriculture Sales Presentation Demonstration: 3rd place, Employment Interviewing-Agribusiness Administration Category: 3rd place, Livestock Specialist: 6th place 

Faith Beining, Kelsey Jascor and Alexis Meyer; Dairy Specialist, Team Event: 1st place  

Hannah Glass and Lynmarie Hoppe-Dellinger; Equine Specialist, Team Event: 1st place  

Ashley Kaminski, Kendall Luzinski and Anya Mueller; Livestock Specialist, Team Event: 2nd place  

Grace Collinsworth, Katelyn Klimek, and Gretchen Such; Livestock Specialist, Team Event: 5th place  

Alexandra Jaskolski and Tyler Matyka; Livestock Specialist, Team Event: 6th place  

Aubrey Arneson and Bridget Steinagel; Crops and Soils Specialist, Team Event: 9th place  

Jada Du Bois and Jessica Lindow; Farm Business Management Specialist, Team Event: 1st place  

Brindelyn Eternicka and Stephanie Heier; Horticulture Specialist, Team Event: 3rd place  

Alexandra Jaskolski, Kendall Luzinski, Tyler Matyka and Gretchen Such; College Bowl, Team Event: 3rd place  

Faith Beining, Hannah Glass, Katelyn Klimek and Bridget Steinagel; College Bowl, Team Event: 6th place  

Andrew Borski: Advisor of the Year  

2026 PAS Wisconsin National Competition Results 

Faith Beining; Dairy Specialist: 3rd place 

Jada Du Bois; Career Planning-Biotechnology Systems Category: 3rd place  

Stephanie Heier; Fruit & Vegetable Crop Production Specialist: 2nd place  

Kelsey Jascor; Agriculture Marketing & Communications: 1st place  

Jessica Lindow; Career Planning-Animal Systems Category: 2nd place  

Faith Beining, Kelsey Jascor and Alexis Meyer; Dairy Specialist, Team Event: 3rd place 

Hannah Glass and Lynmarie Hoppe-Dellinger; Equine Specialist, Team Event: 2nd place 

Brindelyn Eternicka and Stephanie Heier; Fruit & Vegetable Crop Production Specialist, Team Event: 2nd place 

Alexandra Jaskolski, Tyler Matyka and Morgan Milanowski; Poultry Specialist, Team Event: 3rd place