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1 Your future begins here. Are you ready? Special Edition For NATIONAL TECNICAL ONOR SOCIETY

2 Dropout Becomes State NTS President Being a high school dropout enrolling in eart of Georgia Technical College, I recall during orientation thinking that I must have lost my mind! I felt there was no way I could keep up with these young kids of today, yet I realized that without more education I was stuck in a mundane job for life! I almost called it quits! I pushed myself beyond my limits in all of my courses and exceeded my own goals. I began tutoring others in the same classes and eventually became involved in school organizations. Being nominated for membership into the National Technical onor Society was a big deal for me! A very shy person, this opportunity pulled me out of my shell! Accepting membership with great pride, I ran for and served as president of our local NTS chapter. At the National Fall Leadership Conference in Savannah, Georgia, I was asked to consider running for state office. Without hesitation, I ran for the president s seat! After debates, elections and a runoff, I was elected as the first Georgia State President to represent the onor Society I was elated!! What a thrill it was for me deliver the opening ceremony statements as well as the closing notes. What an unbelievable blessing NTS has been for me! I have worked as Personal Executive Assistant to a multimillionaire, entertained artists of the decade, had lunch with former President Jimmy Carter, met movie stars and world-renowned musicians, and coordinated events for government officials. More importantly, I have learned to talk with the homeless, volunteer at shelters, and embrace each moment with the less fortunate with such compassion. Today, I am wearing my NTS T-shirt and sweatshirt I purchased when I was still in school and Skip Sullivan was still at GTI. It is too big for me and very worn, but my heart warms, I smile each time I wear it, and I think of all that being involved in NTS has done for me. Sharon May Sharon May s CTE: Learning That Works for Students, America, You Kimberly Green Executive Director of the National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium In the past, students went to high school and then chose between two paths: work or college. Students who moved on to college focused on academics and earned a degree related to the career field that they hoped to enter. Those who took the job route, given they gained technical training in trades such as automotive or information technology, had an opportunity to earn a decent living. owever, society and the economy have since changed. Choosing between two paths no longer works for students who want to succeed in the global economy. Students must prepare for both college and career to compete for high-demand jobs. Fortunately, that forward-thinking approach to education is being implemented in many Career Technical Education (CTE) programs. CTE is not something new, but it is transforming to become a rigorous program that prepares students for some of the fastest-growing jobs in the world

3 The the acknowledged leader in the recognition of outstanding student achievement in career and technical education. is... Thousands of schools and colleges throughout the U.S. and its territories have a National Technical onor Society (NTS) chapter on their campus. These member schools agree that NTS encourages higher scholastic achievement, cultivates a desire for personal excellence and helps top students find success in today s highly competitive workplace. NTS awards an increasing number of scholarships each year to its members. MISSION To honor student achievement and leadership, promote educational excellence and enhance career opportunities for the NTS membership. vision To be the leader in providing recognition for excellence in career and technical education and creating significant occupational opportunities for America s top workforce education students. COMMITTED TO Providing the highest quality recognition for outstanding students in career and technical education Supplying excellent services to our diverse and multi-cultural membership and member schools Providing scholarship opportunities for its members Creating new and emerging relationships between the educational community and business and industry Being a flexible organization on the leading edge of technology and constantly responding to change Maintaining financial responsibility to meet our increasing needs Sustaining growth, innovation and continuous improvement based upon ongoing evaluation

4 Time to Say Yes to NTS Oliver Nophlin 2011 NTS ITT Technical Institute Springfield, Virginia, Chapter of NTS Over the past three years, Oliver Nophlin walked by a very prominent purple NTS banner in the hallway at ITT Technical Institute in Springfield, Virginia. Each time he passed that banner, he thought to himself, One day maybe I can be a member of The National Technical onor Society. One evening in June upon his early arrival on campus, Nophlin went to the office of Dean Paula Cherry to inquire about the possibility of becoming a member of the NTS and the requirements for membership. Imagine my surprise and disappointment when she sadly informed me the NTS chapter at our campus was inactive, he said. We are blessed with a dean who is always accessible to her students, said Nophlin. During their conversation, Dean Cherry shared the cold, hard fact that campus organizations, like NTS, are student-driven, facilitated by faculty and/or administrative advisors. She expressed that there had been no student interest in reactivating the NTS chapter on the campus at the present time. She also said that if they could show significant student interest, she would do everything in her power to help make the NTS chapter happen. Those words of encouragement were a green light for me, Nophlin said. e asked Dean Cherry, What could I do to spark student interest? She challenged Nophlin with, Use your imagination, I m sure you will think of something! Two nights later Nophlin arrived with the first installment of what became a 471- signature list of students interested in reactivation of the NTS Chapter at the Springfield ITT Technical Institute campus. The WE SAY YES! Campaign for NTS became a viable goal. The campus again has an active NTS chapter. The officers are Oliver Nophlin, President; Antwane Smith, Vice President; and Christine ill, Secretary/Treasurer. Advisors are Dean Paula Cherry and Jose Mendez. On November 10, 2010, the Springfield, Virginia, Chapter of NTS inducted 35 interested, eligible and energized members. And Oliver Nophlin became a 2011 NTS scholarship winner. According to Nophlin, We can accomplish anything with a challenge, a goal, imagination and support! Springfield, Virginia, Chapter of NTS

5 Students Land NTS Scholarships Three students at the in Jackson, Michigan, received $1,000 scholarships from NTS. The recipients are Blake Garver, a Napoleon igh School senior in the career center s Construction class; Alexandria Justice, a Concord igh School junior in ealthcare Technology; and Somer Sheehan, a Vandercook Lake igh School junior in Early Childhood Education. Amazing! After eight years of no one winning, we now have three scholarship winners, said Rita Phipps, counselor and NTS advisor. I am on cloud nine! NTS awarded 75 scholarships in There were 4,500 applicants nationwide. The was one of two schools to have three winners. Juniors will receive their scholarship awards next year when they graduate. Garver received his award at the Napoleon senior awards night. The s chapter of NTS inducted 71 new members in March. To be eligible, students must maintain a 3.2 minimum cumulative grade point average at their local high schools and a 3.5 grade point average each semester at the. Blake Garver Napoleon igh School 2011 NTS NTS Chapter Alexandria Justice Concord igh School 2011 NTS NTS Chapter Somer Sheehan Vandercook igh School 2011 NTS NTS Chapter American Careers