The Guthrie Center

What is NTHS?

NTHS is the acknowledged leader in the recognition of outstanding student achievement in career & technical education. Thousands of schools and colleges are affiliated with the Society. 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.

The purpose of NTHS is to:

• Recognize and honor excellence in career and technical education,
• Encourage students to reach for higher levels of achievement, develop self-esteem and pride,
• Champion a stronger, more positive image for career and technical education in America,
• Promote critical workplace values- including skill development, honesty, responsibility, service , citizenship and leadership,
• Help member schools and colleges build and maintain effective partnerships with local business and industry,
• Provide greater career opportunities for members and
• Promote educational excellence in America.

Candidates for membership:

• Must be enrolled in at least one Career and Technical Education class in high school,
• Meet local and national membership standards,
• Be nominated by their instructor(s)
• Be approved by the local administration.

Must exhibit the following criteria:

• Demonstrate scholastic achievement
• Show progress in skill and knowledge development
• Exhibit pride in themselves and in their work
• Demonstrate honesty, responsibility and dependability
• Have the ability to work well with others
• Show leadership, and good citizenship
• Requirements/Standards for Membership Induction
• Student must be in grade 10, 11 or 12
• Must have an overall GPA of 3.5 for a 4 point scale
• Must have a overall GPA in CTE classes 3.5 for a 4 point scale
• Receive Teacher nomination

President – Cassidy Irish – MHS
Vice President – Kelly Willis – MHS
Treasurer – TBA
Secretary – Kaitlyn Stulen – MHS

Benefits include:

• NTHS membership materials including: custom certificate, presentation folder, member pin, ID card, window decal, white tassel, official NTHS diploma seal and general letter of recommendation customized for each student’s career portfolio.
• Access to the secure online career center for a period of one year after graduation.
• NTHS scholarship opportunities including the Jon H. Poteat scholarship and others through our career/technical student organization partners.
• Access to requesting specific letters of recommendation for employment, college, or scholarships for a period of one year after graduation.
• Recruitment opportunities by top U.S colleges and corporations.

Requirements/Standards for Active Membership:

• Maintain GPA, attendance and discipline requirements for induction
• Attend NTHS meetings (1 each six weeks)
• Participate in NTHS activity, and community service events (NTHS will have 2 per semester)
• Earn 16 hours community service per year (Half from NTHS activity)

Costs to Join

Induction Fee: $15 –  includes a custom certificate, presentation folder, ID card, member pin, diploma seal, decal and white graduation tassel with the NTHS drop. Annual Yearly Dues are $15.

Meetings
The local chapter will hold a meeting once a grading period. If additional meetings are needed they will be called by the president or sponsor(s).