A Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) student is the first male wheelchair athlete ever named to the U.S. Para-Karate Team and will compete in the Para-Karate division of the 2025 Karate World Championships in Cairo in November.
Joel Westbrook, 18, is an online student at GNTC and expects to graduate with his Social Work Assistant associate degree in December. He resides in Rossville.
“Joel is passionate about using his education and life experiences to help others discover their potential,” said Tammy Pence, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) youth specialist at GNTC. “He truly has a heart for people, and his desire to make a difference is both inspiring and sincere. He’s using his talents in a way that encourages others.”…