Middle Bucks Institute of Technology inducts 37 students into honor society

The Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT) Chapter of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) inducted a record 37 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.

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:

Savannah Anfuso, welding technology, William Tennent; Owen Brackbill, building trades, Central Bucks East, Harlei Brownell, medical and health professions, Central Bucks South; Rebecca Bruder, culinary arts and science, Central Bucks East; Gianna Burzi, public safety, Council Rock South; Barry Cleaver, multimedia technology, William Tennent; Helena Cox, commercial arts and advertising design, Central Bucks South; Joseph Cronin, multimedia technology, Central Bucks East; Quinn Dadura, sports therapy and exercise management, Central Bucks East, Brian Daly; multimedia technology, Central Bucks South; Ryan Davey, horticulture landscape and design, Council Rock South; Gabriel Fitt, electrical technology, Council Rock North; Eric Fral, computerized drafting and engineering graphics; Central Bucks East; Sarah Garton, medical and health professions; Central Bucks West; Lily Gress, medical and health professions, William Tennent; Colin Hendrickson, computerized drafting and engineering graphics, William Tennent; Joshua Hoppes, computerized drafting and engineering graphics, Central Bucks East; Anders Jacobson, multimedia technology, Central Bucks South; Joseph Kozlowski, multimedia technology, Central Bucks South; Ready Labbe, cosmetology, William Tennent; Logan Lewis, computerized drafting and engineering graphics, Central Bucks South; Carson Lopez, sports therapy and exercise management, Council Rock South; Cecilia Lucanese, cosmetology, Central Bucks West; Ryan McCay, electrical technology, Council Rock South; Gabriella Mirarchi, electrical technology, Central Bucks East; Gianna Mokos, medical and health professions, Central Bucks South; Keyri Palestino, cosmetology, William Tennent; Isabella Risich, multimedia technology, Central Bucks South; Arelis Roman, cosmetology; William Tennent, Matthew Rush, construction carpentry; Central Bucks South; Luke Ryan, construction carpentry, Central Bucks West; Dahlia Sedgwick, web design and interactive media, Central Bucks East; Sienna Smith, multimedia technology, Central Bucks South; Douglas Stover, building trades, Central Bucks East, William Tantum, multimedia technology, Central Bucks South; Francis Tasey, electrical technology, Central Bucks South; Evgeny Ukraintsev, dental occupations, Central Bucks South.

In addition, Dr. Janice Solkov 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.

Solkov was chair of the MBIT school’s Executive Council for two years. and also serves on the Local Advisory Council as a member, and recently as vice chair, and chair. Solkov has a background in education as a teacher, principal, central office administrator, college professor, school board member, co-founder of a dual language school, and education consultant.

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