Southwest Technology Center proudly recognized new members of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) during induction ceremonies held February 18. Family members, sending schools, faculty, and returning NTHS members gathered to celebrate students who have demonstrated excellence in career and technical education.
Career Guidance Counselor and NTHS Advisor Kimberly Allen welcomed guests and expressed appreciation to families, partner schools, and instructors for their support of student success. She also recognized returning members and shared the purpose of NTHS: to reward achievement in workforce education while building pride, responsibility, and a commitment to continued growth.
Induction into the National Technical Honor Society is one of the highest honors awarded to Southwest Tech students. Candidates must be nominated by their instructor, maintain at least a 3.5 GPA in their career program, and consistently demonstrate dependability, worthy character, commendable attitude, and credible achievement.
Southwest Tech congratulates the following students inducted into the National Technical Honor Society:
Automotive
Christian Carroll, Tyler DeFate, Nathan Gable, Alejandro Billarrial, Chase Davlin, Gabriel Harden-Wallace, Blake Taylor
Aviation
Tyler Cole, Jeffrey Dirickson, Jasper Wathen, Jackson Atwell, Allen Ferrell, Lynn Inthasom
Aviation (Full-Time)
Christopher Boman, Kaden Clendennen, Jah’z Curry, Shielah Dominguez, Jordan Hicks, Geary Lewis, Kaden Mayjoffo, Skyler Martinez, Brandon Munn, Alan Villegas, Cole Wagner, Jonathan Wallace, Jacob Williams, Kristen York
Biomedical Sciences
Clara Belanger, Charlie Berry, Kynlee Cantu, Hayden Castillo, Case Downing, Jedidiah Lee, Alyssa Menees, Carter Miller, Jolie Pantoja, Brookelyn Ridley, Avery Wilks, Jada Abney, Delilah Belleville, Keanna Biscaino, Alexander Ellis, Devin Phipps, Sarah Sartain
Business & Computer Technology
Bryce Paxton, Margarita Lopez Ajualip, Morgan Ramirez
Construction Trades
Isaac Luna, Jose Salazar, Jesus Salgado, Isaac Picinich, Aiden Ramos, Chase Raymond, Frankie Robinson, Aiden Rosalez, Atikus Wootton
Construction Trades (Full-Time)
Kyle Sanchez
Cosmetology
Lily Clothier, Jennie Cobb, Vivian Gonzales, Lorena Hernandez, Jasmine Nunez, Riley Overman, Priscila Granado, Marina Shimmin
Cosmetology (Full-Time)
Kimron Brown, Jenna Buentello, Amber Espinosa, Abigail Hahn, Konica Morgan
Entrepreneurship
Kole DeFate, Tabatha Moss
Graphic Design
Catelina Ramos Lopez, Dennis Farmer, Damian Matta, Catelyn Taylor
Health Science
Abi Araiza-Gonzalez, Daniel Borjas Torres, Ilona Grimes, Daisy Gutierrez Mendiola, May Mattson, Cade Osborne, Jenny Pantoja, Anna Pendergraft, Evelyn Salgado, Vanessa Vuittonet, Lainee Caffey, Natalie Canaday, Hannah Evans, Jennifer Garrison, Leia Lowe, Alejandra Ruiz, Troy Shuler, Sa’Dei Simmons, Madison Willis, Gavin Young
Metal Fabrication
Kolsy Miller, James Thomas
Metal Fabrication (Full-Time)
Broc Grivois
Teacher Prep
Coleigh Crowder, Emree Eastep, Gwen Esparza, Kaitlen Lientz, Jiovanni Mendez, Sadie Solis, Trinity Sucharski, Tapanga Tolson, Olivia Williams
Membership in NTHS reflects not only academic achievement but also the professionalism and work ethic valued by employers and industry partners. Southwest Tech is proud of these students and the commitment they demonstrate to excellence in their chosen career pathways.
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