April 14, 2004

College To Induct First Applied Technology Honor Students

The Selland College of Applied Technology at Boise State University will honor seven outstanding students and induct them as charter members of the National Technical Honor Society in a ceremony at 7 p.m. Friday, April 23, in the Student Union Bishop Barnwell Room on the Boise State campus. Boise State formed a chapter of the national honor society this year to honor its highest achieving students. “We are very proud of these students,” said Larry Barnhardt, dean of the Selland College of Applied Technology. “They have demonstrated their ability to excel in our high skills training programs. We take great pride in their commitment and dedication to our college and their program of study.” The following students were nominated by their instructors and will be inducted: Sean Clay Blakenship, computer service technology; Brian Coleman, drafting; Joseph Dryden, electronics; Jennifer Ellsworth, child care; Julia Free, culinary arts; Dustin Hinkel, broadcasting; and Gerald Starbard, small engines. The National Technical Honor Society was founded in 1984 to honor student achievement and provide business and industry with a continuous stream of talented, highly skilled future employees. Today, the society serves more than 1,600 member schools and colleges and has 30,000 members each year. For more information about the society, visit www.nvths.org. -30- Contact Olga Salinas College of Applied Technology 426-1784 osalinas@boisestate.edu Media Contact Sherry Squires Boise State communications and marketing 426-1563 ssquires@boisestate.edu