Record-Breaking 61 Students Named To National Technical Honor Society At MBIT

JAMISON, PA — The Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT) Chapter of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) inducted another record-breaking 61 new student members. The mission of the NTHS is to advocate for and empower all students to pursue the skills needed to build their careers and the global workforce.

This year’s honorary inductee, former MBIT Director Kathryn Strouse, shared: “The induction of these students into the National Technical Honor Society reflects their dedication and excellence in career and technical education. Middle Bucks Institute of Technology continues to inspire students to turn passion into purpose, and I am confident they will make meaningful contributions to their fields.”

The 2026 class of inductees breaks the record set by last year’s class, a reflection of the growing popularity and depth of experience provided through career and technical education.

“Our students continue to raise the bar as we celebrate yet another record-breaking class of National Technical Honor Society inductees at Middle Bucks Institute of Technology,” said Dr. Mark Covelle, Administrative Director. “To surpass last year’s record is a testament not only to the incredible work ethic and achievement of our students, but also to the growing
momentum and impact of career and technical education. The future of workforce development is bright, and these students represent the next generation of skilled, driven professionals.”

Society membership is a significant achievement, the highest award of excellence in workforce education in America. To qualify for nomination at MBIT, students must be nominated by a professional staff member, maintain an “A” average in his/her technical area, maintain a 3.4 average or better in all academic areas, be a 200 level student or higher, exhibit exemplary character and leadership, plan to pursue a career or college major in their technical field of study, and have demonstrated community service experiences.

The students inducted into the National Technical Honor Society include the following:

• 21st Century Cyber Charter School - Whitney Talbot, Commercial Art and Advertising Design
• Archbishop Wood - Emma Ryan, Cosmetology.
• Central Bucks High School East - Trevor Hastings, Architecture and Construction Engineering; Logan Mead, Architecture and Construction Engineering; Charlton Swingle, Architecture and Construction Engineering; Angela Calderone, Medical and Health Professions; Keira Kennedy, Medical and Health Professions; Elijah Duncan, Multimedia Technology; and Christian Pollock, Multimedia Technology.
• Central Bucks South - Rebecca Strauss, Construction Carpentry; Alana Banin, Cosmetology; Rebekah Pollock, Culinary Arts and Science; Kayla Smith, Culinary Arts and Science; Ariana Alender, Dental Occupations; Mateo Marchiori, Dental Occupations; Aubrey Cocca, Early Childhood Education; Adamaris Peralta, Early Childhood Education; Gautham Rajesh, Engineering Related Technology; Dominic Gibson, Horticulture, Landscape and Design; Maralisa Asuku, Medical and Health Professions; Mackenzie Goodchild, Medical and Health Professions; and Anaile Rosales-Fuentes, Medical and Health Professions.
• Central Bucks West - Jason Beebee, Architecture and Construction Engineering; Dylan Scala, Architecture and Construction Engineering; Eve Carpitella, Cosmetology; Phoebe Notaro, Cosmetology; Kiernan (Stevie) Schmidt, Culinary Arts and Science; Mya (Kai) Smith, Culinary Arts and Science; Ester Mersini, Dental Occupations; Lautaro Lopetegui, Engineering Related Technology; Ava Neamand, Medical and Health Professions; Dean Phillips, Medical and Health Professions; Shylee Broderic, Multimedia Technology; Catarina Raposo, Public Safety; and Juliana Jorlett, Construction Carpentry.
• Council Rock North - Wayne Potok, Architecture and Construction Engineering; Trent Greiner, Electrical Technology; Luke Sabatini, Electrical Technology;
  and Grace Fitt, Welding Technology.
• Council Rock South - Caleb Smith, Commercial Art and Advertising Design; Lidia Daloi, Cosmetology; Savanna Panish, Cosmetology; Roksolana Volokhata, Cosmetology; Halle Wichterman, Cosmetology; Olivia Mitsas, Dental Occupations; Aubrey Purcell, Dental Occupations; Hannah Williams, Medical and Health Professions; Jose Roman, Web Design and Interactive Media; and Miley Steingraber, Web Design and Interactive Media.
• Homeschool - Kai Craig, Horticulture, Landscape and Design.
• New Hope-Solebury - Vivian Alfano, Cosmetology.
• William Tennent High School - David Weidner, Architecture and Construction Engineering; Micah McBride, Building Trades Occupations; Winnie Chan, Commercial Art and Advertising Design; Melissa McDonald, Dental Occupations;
  Madeline Mackenzie, Network and Operating Systems Security; and Elizabeth Peterson, Network and Operating Systems.