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GV BOCES inducts first class into National Technical Honor Society

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Photo of from (Left to Right) Principal Catherine Bennett, Student Kinsley B., and Counselor Karson Richenberg.

Press Release:

The Genesee Valley BOCES (GV BOCES) Early College High School celebrated a milestone event this spring with the induction of its very first group of students into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS).

This inaugural group of 10th and 11th grade students represents the best of Career and Technical Education (CTE) - demonstrating excellence in academics, leadership, service, and dedication to their future careers.

NTHS is the honor society for CTE students nationwide, recognizing those who go above and beyond in their studies and skill development. Established in 1984, NTHS has recognized over 1.2 million students across the country for their commitment to their career pathways.

The induction ceremony, organized by Early College High School Principal Catherine Bennett and Counselor Karson Richenberg, included a candle-lighting tradition. Seven candles were lit to represent the core attributes of NTHS membership: Skill, Honesty, Service, Responsibility, Scholarship, Citizenship, and Leadership.

This ceremony marked the official start of the GV BOCES Early College High School NTHS Chapter, honoring students from a variety of CTE programs who have shown outstanding effort and growth.

Inducted Students:

10th Grade:

  • Kinsley B. (Warsaw Central School District) - Studying biology with plans to work in healthcare. Kinsley participates in volleyball, track and field, and drama club, and enjoys Disney and musical theater.
  • Ashton C. (Oakfield-Alabama Central School District) - Studying law. Participates in cross country, swimming, track, and drama.
  • Keaton C. (Batavia City Schools) - Studying Computer Aided Design (CAD) and plays lacrosse as a defenseman.
  • Sophia D. (Byron-Bergen Central School District) - Enjoys reading, writing, and playing volleyball.
  • Audrey D. (Byron-Bergen Central School District) - Studying business with plans to pursue a career in agriculture. Plays volleyball and basketball and shows cows in competitions.
  • Delilah H. (Warsaw Central School District) - Studying substance abuse counseling and prevention. Active in cheerleading, softball, and band.
  • Emma M. (Batavia City Schools) - Passionate about livestock, art, and biology. Participates in FFA and 4-H and plans to become an equine veterinarian.
  • Kristina M. (Batavia City Schools) - Enjoys music, learning, and caring for her cats.
  • Gianna T. (Batavia City Schools) - Loves to play golf, enjoys adventures, and likes trying new things.
  • Gabrielle G. (Avon Central School District) - Aspires to major in nursing. She plays lacrosse and participates in Bible study.

11th Grade:

  • Brody M. (Warsaw Central School District) - Studying entrepreneurship and plays soccer year-round.
  • Paige O. (Byron-Bergen Central School District) - Studying hospitality and tourism with plans to become a corporate event planner. Active in FFA and works at Red Osier to gain business experience.

These students were recognized not only for their academic success, but also for their leadership potential, dedication to their chosen career fields, and their involvement in extracurricular and community activities.

GV BOCES is proud to celebrate these students as role models in their programs and looks forward to seeing the impact they will make in their future careers.

Submitted photos.

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Photo of (Left to Right) Principal Catherine Bennett, Student Brody M., and Counselor Karson Richenberg.
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Photo of lighting the candles and reading the seven characteristics during the ceremony.

Batavia Career and Technical Center inducts 58 students into National Technical Honor Society

By Billie Owens

Photo: The 2019 Batavia Career and Technical Education Center’s National Technical Honor Society inductees.

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On March 29, the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) Chapters inducted 58 Career and Technical students from Batavia Career and Technical Education Center. Evening candlelight ceremonies took place at Elba High School.

These students met the rigorous criteria set forth by this national organization. The minimum grade-point average for acceptance is a 3.0. Students are also selected based upon credit hours completed, attendance, volunteer service, and membership in other student organizations.

The inductees are noted below.

The 2019 Batavia Career and Technical Education Center NTHS Inductees

Animal Science

  • Tequira McFollins (Batavia CS) 
  • Sara Menke (Caledonia-Mumford CS)

Auto Technology

  • Lucas Doran (Alexander CS) CS)
  • John McCarthy (Alexander CS)

Building Trades

  • Matthew Beach Jr. (Batavia CS)
  • Alex Biehl (Attica CS)
  • Frank Bisceglie (Attica CS)
  • Colby Cerasani (Pembroke)
  • Casey Felski (Pembroke)
  • Phillip Georgeiv (Caledonia-Mumford CS)
  • Sean Murphy (Caledonia-Mumford CS)
  • Dylan Pehrson (Batavia CS)
  • Eric Peters (Attica CS)
  • Deven Rehberg (Caledonia-Mumford CS)
  • Riley Schrader (Batavia CS)

Conservation

  • Andrew Clark (Batavia CS)
  • Chad Green (Byron-Bergen)
  • Breanna Mest (Attica CS)
  • Adam Offen (Caledonia-Mumford CS)
  • Donald Strang III (Alexander CS)
  • Timothy Zipfel (Pavilion)

Cosmetology

  • GuoHao Liang (Batavia CS)
  • Jade Stone (Attica CS)
  • Brandon Warren (Batavia CS)

Criminal Justice

  • Devin Czworka (Attica CS)
  • Mason Green (Attica CS)
  • Paola Perez (Oakfield-Alabama CS)

Culinary Arts

  • Meghan Carpenter (Caledonia-Mumford CS)
  • Jason Lowe (Alexander CS)
  • Jose Vanegas (Alexander CS)
  • Melissa Voltura (Oakfield-Alabama CS)

Electronics

  • Ethan Bernacki (Attica CS)
  • Matthew Henning (Le Roy CS)
  • Douglas Irwin (Le Roy CS)
  • Matthew Schroeder (Oakfield-Alabama CS)

Graphic Arts

  • Abigail Field (Attica CS)
  • Hailey Johnson (Pembroke)
  • Gabrielle Lawrence (Batavia CS)
  • Collin Perl (Attica CS)
  • Nina Pemesky-Crosby (Byron-Bergen CS)
  • Kiera Russo (Oakfield-Alabama CS)
  • Garrett Swinter (Byron-Bergen CS)

Health Careers Academy

  • Zachary Cocking (Notre Dame)
  • Madison Dedman (Batavia CS)
  • Abigail Fisher (Oakfield-Alabama CS)
  • Madysen Henault (Notre Dame)
  • Emma Lawrence (Le Roy CS)
  • Meghan Stella (Notre Dame)
  • Kiara Tillotson (Pavilion CS)
  • Vianna Tran (Batavia CS)
  • Sydney Vanderhoof (Le Roy CS)
  • Cristyn Williams (Pavilion)

Health Dimensions

  • Holleyann Winder (Byron-Bergen CS)

Metal Trades

  • Evan Bartz (Batavia CS)
  • Benjamin LaBombard (Le Roy CS)
  • Bailey Logsdon (Le Roy CS)
  • Arden Schadt (Attica CS)
  • Chalmers Wolcott (Pavilion)

About the Batavia Career and Technical Education Center

It is a program of the Genesee Valley Educational Partnership. The Partnership operates as a Board of Cooperative Educational Services offering shared programs and services to 22 component school districts located in Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston and Steuben counties in New York State.

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