NRB: Proclaim 2018 photoblog
Adam Kelly & Danny Purcell, Assistant Editor & Staff Writer
On Feb. 24, students from North Greenville University’s mass communication department travelled to the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, Tenn. for the annual National Religious Broadcasters convention.
Students from NGU help volunteer for the convention by filling conventions like registration and facilities. It’s not all work and no play though. Students have time to explore the resort and network with exhibitors that could give them an internship in the future.
Students are excited to be a part of the next NRB convention in 2019, that will be held in Anaheim, California.
After volunteer shifts, students were able to explore the huge resort. The Gaylord Opryland has several stores and restaurants, as well as an indoor garden with over 50,000 plants.
Students were also able to attend the expo, where several exhibitors set up booths showcasing their business and brand. There were several giveaways to enter and souvenirs to grab from each booth.
On Feb. 27, Vice President Mike Pence spoke about the recent school shootings as well as pro-life advocacy to a full room.
Alex Kendrick, writer and actor in “Courageous” as well as several other films, spoke to students as part of the iNRB challenge.
From left to right: Sophomore Jeremiah Drummond, senior Clayton Caldwell, senior Mason Freitas, and freshman Logan Childs competed in the 24-hour video challenge. They had 24 hours to film, edit and complete a three-minute film.
Senior Elizabeth Nelsen and sophomore Bethany Lipscomb won first place in the 24-hour audio challenge, receiving a prize of $1,000.
Junior Alexandra McNider, junior Clay Webb, junior Savannah Hovis, sophomore Adam Kelly and sophomore Mary Mahan pose for a picture before attending the closing gala dinner.
