November 10, 2004

College Of Applied Technology Honor Society Names New Student Inductees

The Selland College of Applied Technology at Boise State University will honor seven outstanding students and induct them as members of the National Technical Honor Society during a ceremony at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, in the Student Union Bishop Barnwell Room. 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: Kimberly Albracht, electronics technology; Mina Ally, accounting technology; Lisa Bittick, drafting technology; Ronald Clevland, recreation and small engine repair; Travis Hust, electronic technology; Toby Vernor, computer service technology; Garth Whiteside, computer service technology; and Ron Zimmerman, computer service technology. 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. 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: Kellie Branson, College of Applied Technology, (208) 426-, kbranson@boisestate.edu  Media Contact: Sherry Squires, communications and marketing, (208) 426-1563, ssquires@boisestate.edu