Altec Innovation Challenge awards Benton High School students $10K

Four Benton High School students won $10,000 at the Altec Innovation Challenge by pitching an idea to add a cosmetology class at their school. The STEM competition allows local high school juniors to address community problems. The team faced challenges with their financial plan and confidence in the project but ultimately found success. They emphasized the importance of speaking up and sharing ideas, highlighting the impact of believing in oneself.