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National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)

Advisor
Teri Baller

About Us
NTHS is the acknowledged leader in the recognition of outstanding student achievement in career and technical education. Over 2000 schools and colleges throughout the U.S. and its territories are affiliated with the NTHS. Member schools agree that NTHS encourages higher scholastic achievement, cultivates a desire for personal excellence, and helps top students find success in today's highly competitive workplace.

NTHS members receive: the NTHS membership certificate, pin, card, window decal, white tassel, official NTHS diploma seal, and three personal letters of recommendation for employment, college admission, or scholarships. Students will have access to our online career center including these valuable services: MonsterTRAK, Wells Fargo, Career Safe, and Career Key.

Members must meet the following criteria:

• Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• GPA for technical program or major 3.25 or higher
• One or more faculty and/or staff recommendations
• Active involvement in student government, CTSO, civic, or service organization(s)

Annual Events
The Reading-Muhlenberg NTHS held its first Relay for Life in April 2007.  Participants spent 24 hours walking in support of finding a cure for cancer. During the 24 hours we enjoyed food, games, and entertainment.  NTHS students held monthly fundraisers for the relay and promoted a healthier lifestyle in our school. We raised over $26,000 for cancer research. We held another Relay in April 2008 and plan to make this an annual event.

Awards
This year, we will be applying for the NTHS Silver Star of Excellence Community Service award. The focus of this award is identifying a need within the community, developing an action plan, and driving a service learning initiative into action.

Honors
We are a new chapter. We have not yet received any honors.

Other Ideas
The goal of the RMCTC National Technical Honor Society is to promote the talents of career and technical education students. We hope to bring positive publicity to our school and to prove to our community that our students are not only being trained in their field of study, but are being taught to become valuable members of society.