SGTC Inducts New Members into Honors Society

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently inducted three new members into the college’s chapter of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) in recognition of the students’ outstanding academic achievement. The ceremony was held in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the Americus campus.

The students honored with induction into the NTHS were Brandon Laethem of Vienna (prep cook), Alonza Thomas of Cordele (cosmetology), and Lisa Pate of Smithville (cosmetology).

In presenting the inductees, SGTC mathematics instructor Chester Taylor listed the seven attributes all members of the NTHS share in common: responsibility, scholarship, skill, honesty, citizenship, leadership, and service.

“We hope you recognize these seven attributes in yourselves,” Taylor said to the inductees, “and value these qualities which make you eligible for membership in the National Technical Honor Society.”

During the ceremony, a purple candle was lit to represent each of the seven attributes, and a white candle was lit to represent the guiding light of knowledge.

After the lighting of the candles, Taylor presented to each honoree a certificate commemorating their inductions. The new members of the honor society then recited the NTHS pledge to maintain high standards of conduct and strive for excellence with honor and integrity in all aspects of their personal and professional lives.

The National Technical Honor Society honors the achievements of students within workforce education, provides scholarships to encourage the pursuit of higher education, and cultivates excellence in today’s highly competitive workforce.

South Georgia Technical College offers opportunities for excellence in over 200 degree, diploma, and technical certificate of credit programs. Learn more about all the programs SGTC offers at www.southgatech.edu, and apply now to enroll for spring semester.