17 South Students Inducted into the National Technical Honor Society

Seventeen South High School seniors were inducted into the inaugural chapter of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) on Thursday, Feb. 17, according to a district release.

According to the district release, "NTHS recognizes outstanding student achievement in career and technical education (CTE) and promotes excellence in workforce education. Fewer than two percent of secondary students are nominated into the organization."

To qualify for membership, students need to have three or more semesters of CTE courses and earn a "B" or better in those courses and have an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher. Students must also demonstrate exemplary personal conduct, exceptional character and good citizenship.

“NTHS is an acknowledged leader in the recognition of outstanding student achievement in career and technical education, and thousands of schools and colleges are affiliated with this society,” said teacher and NTHS sponsor Ruth White.

During the induction ceremony, students lit eight candles representing knowledge, skill, honesty, service, responsibility, scholarship, citizenship and leadership.

“We congratulate our hard-working students who have been elected into membership of this prestigious organization,” said teacher and NTHS sponsor Jeff Schram.

The seniors recognized include:

Erica Bendarz, Michelle Frett, Samuel Hadley, Jakub Kaszyk, Sara Koniecko, Patrick Lippi, David Masolak, Kaitlin Moosmann, Joesph Mustafa, Kelly Nelson, Michael Rovella, Nikolajs Stiebris, Erik Thate, Allison Tusek, Jacob Vizek, Elise Wendt and Alexa Zurbano