November 18, 2024
The National Technical Honor Society at Pearl River Community College’s Forrest County Campus held its fall induction ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 13 in the multi-purpose room.
The National Technical Honor Society currently serves more than 100,000 active members and nearly 2 million alumni since its inception in 1984.
Awarding more than $2 million in scholarships since 2005, NTHS honors the achievements of top CTE students, provides scholarships to encourage the pursuit of higher education, and cultivates excellence in today’s highly competitive, skilled workforce.
“NTHS is proving that career and technical education is not growing in popularity because it’s easy; these programs require just as much study, discipline, and hard work as any traditional educational program,” said Sam McNease, PRCC Industrial Technology instructor and NTHS advisor.
By earning an NTHS membership, students are distinguished by technical expertise that cannot be gained from studying a textbook alone.
According to McNease, “Among the many benefits of membership, NTHS provides students with networking opportunities tailored to their CTE sector, validation of career readiness, and confidence that a door to employment will be open for them when they graduate.”
Fall 2024 inductees included:
Megan Adams, Dakota Andrews, India Barnes, David Brannan, Luke Brister, Robert Cagle, Olivia Cangiamilla, Martha Coleman, Dusty Erno, Brianna Eubanks, Morgan Fayard, Litzy Flores, Jessica Garrett, Mandy Giles, Heidi Gonzalez, Alexis Goza, Danielle Hennis.
Lindsey-Grace Hinnant, Michele Hopkins, Haley Knue, Jeremy Lane, Hailee Lauckner, Brooklyn Lee, April Lees, Colton Lott, Mary-Hannah McArthur, Mackinzie Moore, Macky Morgan, Michael Murphy, Layna Myers, Alissa Necaise, Brooke Patterson, Rebecca Robinson, Misael Romero.
Isabella Sanders, Victoria Seals, Hayle Shish, Veronica Sims, Melinda Smith, Sydney Starbuck, Madison Sullivan, Kyleigh Tangman, Alyssa Thompson, Fletcher Travis, Robert Vivian, Simon Waldrop, Ben Waters, Kendyl White, Azaria Williams, and Libby Williams.
National Technical Honor Society advisors include Shannon Busby, Dusty Chambliss, Dr. David Collum, Cassie Jackson, Lori Little, Amy Smith and McNease.
“We are incredibly proud of our newest members into the National Technical Honor Society,” said Dr. Collum, Dean for Career and Technical Education at the FCC.
“This induction not only recognizes their hard work and dedication but also highlights the importance of career and technical education in shaping the future of our workforce in Mississippi. These students have demonstrated a commitment to excellence, and I look forward to seeing them thrive in their future endeavors.”
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Article and photography by Chuck Abadie.
