The Central Georgia Technical College chapter of the National Technical Honor Society recently inducted 17 new members during a ceremony at the College’s Warner Robins campus.

NTHS advisers Dr. Morris Clarington, Health Science Core program chair, and Dr. Jay Kramer, dean for Public Safety and Professional Services, conducted the ceremony. Dr. Kramer welcomed attendees and Dr. Clarington reviewed the history of NTHS.

During the induction ceremony, students recited the NTHS creed and received certificates and gift packages that included a lapel pin and a special graduation tassel recognizing them as NTHS members. After the recognition ceremony, students and their families were invited to enjoy a reception.

Students inducted during the ceremony include Marisol Belton, a Radiologic Technology student from Bonaire; Victoria Bryant, a Criminal Justice Technology student from Hawkinsville; Elisabeth Cabell, a Paralegal Studies student from Macon; Chenelle Colon, a Criminal Justice Technology student from Perry; Gregory Francis, an Electronics Technology student from Cochran; Monica Gallimore, a Business Administrative Technology student from Jeffersonville; Michael Jones, a Phlebotomy Technician student from Cochran; Sara McConnell, a Cosmetology student from Warner Robins; Michele Ragin, an Early Childhood Care and Education student from Kathleen; Elizabeth Roberts, an Echocardiography student from Eatonton; Jessica Roberts, a Radiologic Technology student from Warner Robins; Jessica Schneider, a Networking Specialist student from Centerville; Stephen Scott, an Industrial Systems Technology student from Warner Robins; Brandon Smallwood, a Logistics Management student from Macon; Dennis Smith, an Electrical Maintenance Tech student from Powder Springs; Dana Vinson, a Radiologic Technology student from Gordon; and Kenitria Wrease, a Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism Management student from Macon.

To receive this honor, students must be registered full-time at CGTC for at least two complete semesters, and have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5. The student must also demonstrate leadership abilities and display a commendable attitude, good mentality, worthy character, credible achievement, and a desire to pursue a career in the field of his or her technical study.

As a member of NTHS, students must possess the seven characteristic principles of the organization which are knowledge, skill, honesty, service, responsibility, citizenship, and leadership. The Society has recognized outstanding student achievement in workforce education since 1984. Over 1,500 schools and colleges throughout the U.S. and its territories are affiliated with NTHS. Induction into NTHS is a benchmark—the highest award for excellence in the workforce education in America.

For more information about Central Georgia Technical College’s programs and services, call (478) 988-6800 or log on to www.centralgatech.edu. Summer semester begins May 19.