Yesterday the Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center (GACTC) inducted 51 students into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS), an educational nonprofit that honors, recognizes, and empowers students and teachers in career and technical education.
The students include:
Anastazia Barschefski, Culinary, Altoona
Mikylaah Bauman, Cosmetology, Claysburg
Garrett Baumgartner, Carpentry, Altoona
Cody Becker, Computer Programming, Central
Jarrin Butler, Computer & Networking Technology, Central
Devan Chrisawn, Graphic Design, Claysburg
Hawke Claycomb, Culinary Arts, Claysburg
Ian Cox, Electro Mechanical Engineering Technology, Altoona
Arrhen Gathagan, Computer Programming, Bellwood
Rebecca Gondek, Multimedia & Web Design, Altoona
Rhaya Gority, Cosmetology, Tyrone
Aiden Gregg, Computer & Networking Technology, Altoona
Jaden Hensley, Computer & Networking Technology, Hollidaysburg
Cheyenne Ickes, Retail Marketing/Entrepreneurship, Altoona
Michael Kienzle, Engineering Design Technologies, Bellwood
Alyza Lamborn, Cosmetology, Altoona
Charles Lantz, Computer Programming, Altoona
Henry Lohsl, Graphic Design, Altoona
Derek Long, Automotive/Diesel Technology, Claysburg
Jordan McCaulley, Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology, Hollidaysburg
Harley McGirk, Interior Decorating & Finishing, Altoona
Madison Musselman, Dental Assistant, Central
David Musselman, Graphic Design, Central
Morgan Newberry, Cabinetmaking/Finished Carpentry, Altoona
Jared Nicodemus, Emergency Services, Blair County Christian
Zachery Noonan, Computer & Networking Technology, Altoona
Sydney Perino, Dental Assistant, Altoona
Destiny Roberts, Emergency Services, Altoona
Nicholas Selden, Computer & Networking Technology, Altoona
Sylvia Seymore, Emergency Services, Bishop Guilfoyle
Kylie Smith, Dental Assistant, Central
Mikayla Stacey, Emergency Services, Altoona
Taylor Weston, Interior Decorating & Finishing, Central PA Digital Learning Foundation
Trevor Wolfe, Automotive Technology, Altoona
Travis Wolfe, Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology, Altoona
In addition, these students were recognized as returning members of the NTHS:
Devyn Amigh, Cosmetology, Hollidaysburg
Samantha Boose, Interior Decorating & Finishing, Altoona
Brandan Garcia, Computer & Networking Technology, Altoona
Caitlin Harshberger, Health Occupations, Altoona
Ashlyn Holby, Cosmetology, Bellwood
Brooke Langenbacher, Interior Design & Technology, Hollidaysburg
Ryleigh Minnoia, Graphic Design, Altoona
Gabriella Musselman, Health Occupations, Bellwood
Martha Jean Neyman, Cosmetology, Glendale
Desiree Roberts, Multimedia & Web Design, Altoona
Makayla Ross, Dental Assistant, Altoona
Trinity Vanlue, Dental Assistant, Altoona
Hannah Wilson, Multimedia & Web Design, Altoona
“The NTHS recognizes our top students for not only their dedication to excellence in their education at the GACTC, but also for their strong character,” said Nicole Taneyhill, NTHS advisor at the GACTC.
GACTC students are first eligible to be inducted into the NTHS in 11th grade. Requirements include:
93% or higher at the GACTC
85% or higher at home school
Fewer than 10 days absent
No behavior referrals
Founded in 1984, NTHS serves over 100,000 members annually across the country, and nearly 1 million students have become alumni. In addition to honoring top career and technology students across the country, NTHS provides up to $300,000 in scholarships annually, and helps connect education and industry to build a highly skilled workforce.
