The National Technical Honor Society Induction

The National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) recruited members who were enrolled in a career or technical education (CTE) program and maintained a good standing in these classes. The members that filled out their applications were accepted by the sponsors and inducted on October 23, 2025 at the Mt. Juliet High School (MJHS) theatre. 

Returning members started arriving at 4:15 p.m. to help set up the event with the sponsors: Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Cherry and Mrs. Maxwell. The inductees were expected to arrive at 5:30 p.m. to get them set up in their seats and to review the order they were expected to walk in. Although there were a couple who couldn't make it, there were still 44 newly-inducted members. 

Cherry said, “As a CTE teacher, it made sense for me to be a part of a club that supported students that have done well in their CTE program. I wanted to be an advisor for NTHS so that I could be a part of celebrating students that have done well in the CTE program. I also love that the club offers scholarship opportunities and encourages community involvement.”

As soon as returning members arrived, they went to Maxwell’s room to finish making certificates and bags of little treats. Some people helped her with that and others started carrying tables, chairs and decorations to the theatre. Once everything was brought down there, members started setting it all up. 

On stage, two tables were set in the middle with a purple NTHS table cover. On it, there were 8 candles that represent member attributes.

Next to those tables, there was another table with a cream colored table cover. That table has the certificates for new members and pins for returning members. The treat bags for the new members were behind these tables, ready to be handed out when they walked on stage. A slideshow was ready on the projector.

Rhidima Rajvanshi (‘26), a returning member, said, “I liked that I was able to be helpful. It was fun to talk to my friend and check everybody in. I got to meet all the new people. It was cool that I was in charge of changing the powerpoint in the back.”

Once new members started arriving, families came in as well. The first three rows were reserved for members, and the families could sit behind them in the middle section. 

Principal Ryan Hill was on stage first, the NTHS officers came on stage next and the sponsors were last. This indicated that the ceremony was about to start.  

Maxwell began the ceremony with some introductory remarks, and Vice President Annette Romero (‘26)  followed by explaining the purposes of NTHS. President Brady Patterson (‘26), informed the audience of the colors. Secretary Cassidy Watkins (‘26) explained the background on the emblem and insignia of NTHS, and afterwards, Treasurer Carlie Scurlock (‘26) explained the significance of the motto and slogan.

Scurlock said, “I did enjoy the ceremony, because it felt like we were passing the torch to the next grade below us. My favorite part was getting to induct some of my friends, and including Kyler in the ceremony.”

To continue, Watson and Cherry took turns introducing and installing the officers. One by one, they were called up and asked to take on the duties of their position. 

Cherry said, “It's so rewarding to see each student walk across the stage. My favorite part is to sit on stage and make eye contact with students as they walk by and see how proud they are of themselves. My second favorite part is seeing how proud parents are of their students! Overall, it's such a fun night of celebrating students for their hard work.”

Afterwards, the candle lighting ceremony began. Patterson started explaining the first 4 member attributes while Scurlock and Watkins lit up the candles that represented each attribute which were knowledge, skill, honesty and service.

Romero finished the last 3 member attributes- responsibility, scholarship and leadership- then handed it over to Patterson again to start recognizing the returning members. Romero went to the table to hand out the pins as returning members walked the stage once again. 

“As an officer, I really want to be reliable to the NTHS members and be fun and helpful in all activities. Getting to be president is an honor that I won't take for granted," said Patterson.

They were all named, so Watkins came up to name the new inductees. Patterson stood to hand out certificates while Romero and Scurlock helped by handing out bags as they came up.

New member Helena Tadrous comes up to receive her bag and certificate from Scurlock and Patterson. Photography by Mackenzi Carter (‘27).

After this, Maxwell came up to recognize Kyler Gatica (‘26) who would have been an inducted member this year. She tried her best to say her speech, but Patterson had to finish it for her. To honor him, Gatica’s parents were called on stage to be recognized and receive his certificate. It was a significant part of the night because Gatica’s impact will not be forgotten.

Patterson reads a speech Maxwell wrote in honor of Gatica. Photography by Mackenzi Carter (‘27).

Patterson said, “Getting to honor Kyler was wonderful and a really important part of that night.”

Once again, Scurlock went up to the podium to read off the pledge as members recited it with her. 

She said, “I would really like to get NTHS more known around the school to encourage underclassmen to want to be involved when they can. I also want to have more community service opportunities year round.”

To end the night, Patterson made some closing remarks, and Maxwell dismissed everyone. The induction had officially been completed, so families and members congregated and took pictures to really end the night.