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April 29, 2016

NPTC CELEBRATES STUDENT SUCCESS

Hot Springs, Arkansas – The National Park Technology Center (NPTC) held its annual awards program Thursday, April 21, in the Eisele Auditorium of the Frederick M. Dierks Center for Nursing and Health Sciences. The auditorium was standing room only as family, friends, local school officials and NPTC faculty and staff watched more than 100 students being recognized for their efforts and achievements. Students from Lake Hamilton, Lakeside, Cutter-Morning Star, Jessieville, Hot Springs, Fountain Lake, Mountain Pine, and Caddo Hills High Schools received awards.

NPTC Instructor, Jennifer Seward presented the NTHS recognition to Nic Arnaud from Lakeside High School.Students received recognition for the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS), Student Government Association (SGA) Campus and Community Service Award, Technical Excellence, CHAMPION/Work Ethic and Outstanding Student.

Students being inducted in NTHS must maintain a minimum grade average of 90 percent, miss less than five days of school, have zero discipline referrals and have the recommendation of their respective instructor. This year’s NTHS recognition was NPTC’s largest since the awards program began in 2000.

Photo: NPTC Instructor, Jennifer Seward presented the NTHS recognition to Nic Arnaud from Lakeside High School.

Each year NPTC recognizes individuals who have gone above and beyond to assist the center or one of its programs during the school year. This recognition is delivered in the form of an Honorary Membership in NTHS. Two former Criminal Justice students were honored for volunteering their time and expertise to help the students in this program. For their service to the center and the program, alumni Chandler Overton and Eli Prell were given honorary inductions to the NTHS.

Advertising & Graphic Design

Lissie Sampson Tyler Tracey   Taylor Wood
Victoria Garibay   Kierra Hildreth Cheyenne Gossage
Brittany Marteny Grace Payne Tiffany Lloyd
Dakota Jensen   Mackenzie Reed Anthony Davis
Mitchell Cheresnick Jeremy McClendon  Andrew Goble
Alexander Peck Julie Young Teresa Valdivia
Nic Arnaud Jessy Hearnsberger Michael Jordan
Samantha Rutherford Faith Twyford Ariel Bridges
Jennifer Bumford Steven Garner Kaitlyn Davis


Criminal Justice

Saul Arellano Dapple Ault Hannah Bennett
Koty Boyer Joshua Fitzgerald Skyler Fowler
Hayden Gray Savannah Holt Meagan Launius
Jordan Levingston Veronica Lynch Joseph Miles 
Jonathan Miles Georgia Miller Agustin Nava
Jacob Porter Alina Rudakova Ryan Sharp
Kenzie Short Chance Tice Kayla Torbett
Christina Wylia Shea Yeargan Kelsey Richard
Hunter Woodall Brian McKinney Anna Soto


Pathway to Engineering

Kentrell Carr   Aaron DePoy Allen Ficut
Blake Kelliher   Alex Thornton  
     


Health Science Technology

Skyelar Vann   Mattie Vereen Korey Wasson
Lisa Williams Brandon Priddy Beatrice Sasca
Megan Sliger Dylan Spencer Haley Wooten
Jill Young Austin Morphew Whitney Seymour
Marshall Trahan Tristan Trejo Jaycie Turner
Kriten Wilson Jack Butler Abbey George
Kayla Hill Sarah Hill Courtney Erby
Kenzie Gilmore   Abby Hanlon Kayla Kalahiki
Katelyn Ostrem Taylor Meeks Lorena Platon
Breann Gibson Hailee Henry Owen Kathcart
Anna Ledbetter Kyle Mabry Nikki Hudson
Macy Wolf Harley Herrington Tavia Smith
Josey Wilson Anna Claire Pope Veronica Tillery
Bailey Womack Tyler Brumwell   Jonathan Vint
Alea Smith Elijah Smith Payton Tolan


Machine Tool Technology

Ethan Eye     Krishna Sola   Jace Popow


Wood Technology

Jason Bonas            Brishen Christmas                         



Each program at NPTC has a Level I or Level II component. Level I are first year students and Level II consists of second year students. Each program awards Technical Excellence, CHAMPION/Work Ethic and Outstanding Student to both Level I and II students. Only Level II students are eligible for the Outstanding Student honor.

The Technical Excellence Award is given to the student who best demonstrates the abilities of a skilled craftsperson in the shop/lab portion or their program area.

The CHAMPION/Work Ethic Award honors the student who demonstrates the qualities associated with the CHAMPION work ethics (Attendance, Character, Teamwork, Professionalism, Respect, Productivity, Organization and Attitude).

The Outstanding Student recognition is awarded to the student who best demonstrates overall aptitude and skill level in the program area. This is evidenced by the student’s work in the classroom, shop/lab and community. The Outstanding Student award carries with it a 100% tuition scholarship to NPC.

Following are the award recipients by program area and honor:

Grace Payne – CHAMPION - Advertising & Graphic Design I
Anthony Davis – Technical Excellence – Advertising & Graphic Design I

Ariel Bridges – CHAMPION – Advertising & Graphic Design II
Samantha Rutherford – Technical Excellence – Advertising & Graphic Design II
Nic Arnaud – Outstanding Student – Advertising & Graphic Design

Ryan Byrd – CHAMPION – Automotive Service Technology I
Blake Smith – Technical Excellence – Automotive Service Technology I

Casey Cowan – CHAMPION – Automotive Service Technology II
Jacob Lynch – Technical Excellence – Automotive Service Technology II
Tyler Sconyers – Outstanding Student – Automotive Service Technology

Kayla Torbett – CHAMPION – Criminal Justice I
Rhea Yeargan – Technical Excellence – Criminal Justice I

Kelsey Richards – CHAMPION – Criminal Justice II
Thomas Whitwell – Technical Excellence – Criminal Justice II
Hunter Grubbs – Outstanding Student – Criminal Justice

Dalton Bryan – CHAMPION – Pre-Engineering I
Aaron DuPoy – Technical Excellence – Pre-Engineering I

Weston Minor – CHAMPION – Pre-Engineering II
Nicholas Clayton – Technical Excellence – Pre-Engineering II
Cristian Cimuca – Outstanding Student – Pre-Engineering

Anna Ledbetter – CHAMPION – Health Science Technology
Tristan Trejo – CHAMPION – Health Science Technology I
Johnny Arnold – Technical Excellence – Health Science Technology I
Kristen Wilson – Technical Excellence – Health Science Technology I
Courtland Tate – CHAMPION – Health Science Technology II
Johnathan Vint – Technical Excellence – Health Science Technology II
Elvira Murillo – Outstanding Student – Health Science Technology

Christian Holt – CHAMPION – Machine Tool Technology I
Daxton Robertson – Technical Excellence – Machine Tool Technology I

Hunter Ballentine – CHAMPION – Machine Tool Technology II
Dale Earner – Outstanding Student – Machine Tool Technology

Jonas Bonas - CHAMPION – Wood Technology I
Joshua Green – Technical Excellence – Wood Technology I

Austin Kohrs – Technical Excellence – Wood Technology II
Austin Long – Outstanding Student – Wood Technology

National Park College’s SGA presented their Campus and Community Service Award to Kayla Miles for her efforts over the past school year. To qualify for this honor, a student must be nominated by a faculty member and model the SGA mission to serve, empower and engage. Kayla received this award based on her extraordinary work ethic and demonstration of leadership and more than 100 hours of volunteer work with the Garland County District Court.