MCCers join ranks of National Technical Honor Society 

Meridian Community College students stand on stage holding certificates during the National Technical Honor Society Induction ceremony.

Twenty-nine Meridian Community College students were celebrated as they were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) for 2025-26.  

NTHS is an academic honor organization for career and technical education students.  

To become a member of NTHS, a student must be enrolled in a career and technical education program, maintain a 3.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 GPA scale), and complete 24 or more credit hours. In addition, students must exhibit the qualities of honesty, responsibility, dependability, ability to work with others, leadership, and good citizenship.   

"Being named to the National Technical Honor Society represents not only a remarkable achievement but a commitment to excellence in technical skill and academic rigor," said Dr. Lori Smith, MCC dean of workforce education and NTHS advisor.   

She added, "This honor is a testament to their hard work and the bright future that lies ahead for each of them."  

Inductees included James Alsobrooks, Xa’Zarria Blanks, Sumayah Burrage, Lisa Carman, Sara Culpepper, Jessica Demboski, Kelsie Ephrim, Sarah Fulton, Mason Gonzales, Piper Hemrick, Nigel Jefferson, Ty’Rhiana Jeffery, Dominick Joseph, Steven Lewis, Courtney Odom, Stephon Overstreet, Jairus Parks, Joshua Randall, Trinity Robertson, Andrea Ruiz, Kiana Scott, James Smith, Amber Stone, Tazzden Thomas, Jacob Thompson, Tranecia Topps, Laci Walsh, Neena Walters, and Harley Wright. 

To learn more about MCC career and technical education, visit meridiancc.edu/programs.