Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT) Chapter of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) inducted 14 new student members.
The mission of the NTHS is to honor student achievement and leadership in career and technical education, promote educational excellence, award scholarships, and enhance career opportunities for the NTHS membership.
The formal induction ceremony was held on April 28.
Nomination into the National Technical Honor Society is an important achievement for select students. Society membership is a valuable investment, the highest award of excellence in workforce education in America.
To qualify for nomination at MBIT, students must be nominated by a professional staff member, maintain an “A” average in his/her technical area, maintain a 3.4 average or better in all academic areas, be a 200 level student or higher, exhibit good character and leadership, have a discipline record with no detentions or suspensions throughout previous and current school years, plan to pursue a career or college major in their technical field of study, and have demonstrated community service experiences.
The students inducted into the National Technical Honor Society include:
Kamila Azizova, William Tennent Dental Occupations; Jenna Berkun, Central Bucks South, Medical and Health Professions; Chris Cirone, Council Rock South Multimedia Technology; Alexander deMets, Council Rock North, Commercial Art & Advertising Design; Alisson Espinoza, Central Bucks South Dental Occupations; Owen Frenia, Central Bucks East, Medical & Health Professions; Tahlea Grannell, Central Bucks South, Medical & Health Professions; Andrew Jimick, Central Bucks South, Computerized Drafting & Engineering Graphics; Riley Kaas Central Bucks South, Sports Therapy & Exercise Management; Cailyn LaRosa, Central Bucks South, Sports Therapy & Exercise Management; Kelly Razo Columna, William Tennent, Cosmetology; Samantha Rosinski, Central Bucks South, Multimedia Technology; Kelsey Steel, Central Bucks South, Early Childhood Care & Education; and Ryan Swope, Council Rock, South Public Safety.
In addition, Michael McCombe was inducted as an honorary member of the Middle Bucks NTHS. The status of honorary membership recognizes a supporter who has played an important role in developing a strong community partnership. Through is role as Culinary Arts & Sciences teacher at Middle Bucks for over 28 years and as the NTHS advisor for many years before retiring in 2020, McCombe made a strong connection to our school community.
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