Mission

The mission of the National Technical Honor Society is to honor student achievement and leadership, promote educational excellence, and enhance career opportunities for the NTHS membership.

The NTHS is committed to

• providing the highest quality recognition for outstanding students in career and technical education,
• supplying excellent services to our diverse and multi-cultural membership and member schools,
• creating new and emerging relationships between the educational community and business and industry,
• being a flexible organization on the leading edge of technology and constantly responding to change,
• maintaining financial responsibility to meet our increasing needs, and
  sustaining growth, innovation and continuous improvement based upon ongoing evaluation.

Selection Criteria

Students must be nominated for membership in the National Technical Honor Society by an instructor, an advisor and an administrator. Their application must be approved by the local Chapter Advisors, the nominating instructor and a school administrator. Students who are inducted have maintained an “A” average and have been absent for fewer than five days for one semester.

Other criteria include: honesty, service, leadership, career development, academics and skilled workmanship. The purpose of the organization is to foster the pursuit of educational and career goals to develop greater awareness within our community about the talents and abilities of students engaged in career and technology education, to provide career and technology education and to provide career and technology students a greater awareness of the world of work.

Pledge

As a member of the National Technical Honor Society, I pledge to maintain the highest standard of personal conduct. I will apply myself to continue a record of scholastic achievement, and I will strive for excellence in all aspects of my education.

I will invest my talents, my skills, and my knowledge in a career of my own choosing and shall always endeavor to uphold my obligations as a citizen of my community and my country.

Motto

"Success Favors the Prepared Mind."

Emblem

The Emblem is a shield crossed by a scroll bearing the letters of the National Organization. Above the shield shall be the head of an American Bald Eagle with a wreath of seven stars circling the eagle's head.

Fairview Campus Inducts Students into National Technical Honor Society

Fifteen Northwest Technology Center students from the Fairview Campus were inducted into the 2007 National Technical Honor Society. Both secondary and post-secondary students who meet the requirements and are enrolled in Daytime Programs are eligible for membership in the organization.

Front Row (left to right) includes: Josh Terry, Kevin Garner, Amber Carter, Lisa Drapala, Alissa Vasquez, Cindy Howerton, and Sarahi Wilson. Back Row (left to right) includes: Rolando Agular, Logan Neufeld, Lisa Watson, Derick Wilder, Levi Dobbs, Terry Copenhaver, Karma Sessions, and Brandi Lowder.

Shirley Recognized With Honors From Northwest Technology Center

Kent Shirley was recognized recently as an honorary member of the National Technical Honor Society at Northwest Technology Center in Fairview. The award was presented recently at Northwest Technology Center’s annual honor society induction. Shirley selected by the Technology Center’s faculty and staff.

General comments about Shirley from the staff included: “ Kent continues work with our business and industry services and serves on our school advisory board. He is a great supporter of Northwest Technology Center”.

Shirley was nominated by Amy McClure, Web Development and Graphic Design Instructor and Jane Bowen, Assistant Superintendent at Northwest Technology Center. “What a fabulous partner we have in Kent. He has gone above and beyond the call of duty in helping our students.” said Bowen.

“Working with Northwest Technology Center has been inspiring. I want to learn more and they have challenged me to increase my knowledge base so that I can share more with the instructors and students.” stated Shirley.

Shirley and his wife, Shirley live in Cleo Springs. They have been the owners of Picture This, a photography studio in Fairview for the past 15 years. The couple has three children and three grandchildren. Shirley grew up in Duncan and came to Fairview after retiring from the Air Force.

In addition to owning his own business, Shirley teaches digital photography for Affiliate Schools under the Professional Photographers of America.

Alva Campus Students Inducted into National Technical Honor Society

Thirty-eight Northwest Technology Center students from the Alva Campus were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society on the evening of April 17th. The induction ceremony took place in the Seminar Room. Karen Koehn, Guidance Counselor; Traci Schwerdtfeger, Academic Career Center Coordinator; and Dwight Hughes, Assistant Superintendent are the group's current sponsors. Both secondary and post-secondary students who meet the requirements and are enrolled in Daytime Programs are eligible for membership in the organization.

Eleven students from the Alva Campus were recognized as returning members of NHS. Above photo includes: Front Row (left to right) Krista Haltom, Tawny Province, Stephanie Harger, Kayla Shiplet, Daniella Smart, Francis Martinez; Back Row (left to right) Eric Neilson, Thomas Washington, Adam Mallard, T.J. Province, and Cody Watson. Returning members not pictured are Andrew Gray and Brandon Wallis.

Twenty-seven students from the Alva Campus were inducted as new members into the National Technical Honor Society. Pictured above: Front row (left to right) Rick Adams, Prudence Rapalee, Robin Garcia, Laine Fry, Kasey Barnes, Sagan Cornett, Pagni Nickerson, Morgan Neilson, Margaret Cox, Ebony Wilkes; Second Row (left to right) Patricia Dauphin, Shayla Herren, Susan Parent, Alesi Streich, Cayenne Towns, McKenzi Scott, Kristina Stephens, Anna Zeller; Back Row (left to right) Casey Clark, Matt Swonger, Adam Holder, Blake Corder, Shawn Lehr, Tyler Nighswonger, Les Corr, Kellie Whipple. Not pictured is Brooke Johnson.

Photo Albums  

2007 Fairview Campus Induction Photo Album

2007 Alva Campus Induction Photo Album

2006 Alva Campus Induction Photo Album

2005 Alva Campus Induction Photo Album