Nineteen Career & Technical Education students from the Ormsby Educational Center were recently inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS), recognizing their outstanding academic performance, leadership, and commitment to excellence.
The induction ceremony took place on Thursday, Nov. 6, at East Aurora High School, bringing together family members, friends, and staff from Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES to celebrate the achievements of the high-performing students.
Paul Hoch, NTHS advisor at Ormsby, said the annual event serves as both a celebration of student success and a reminder of the values that guide the society.
“This ceremony is a way to showcase our brilliant students while highlighting the core values of the National Technical Honor Society,” Hoch said. “To put this into perspective, we have 19 students here today out of approximately 250 in the senior class. They’ve earned this honor.”
To qualify for induction, students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 90 or higher during their junior year, demonstrate outstanding attendance, submit letters of recommendation, and participate in community service projects.
Hoch said the 2025 inductees exemplify the qualities that define excellence in technical education.
“I look forward to seeing your continued success in the future as you move forward with life and career choices,” he said. “You’ll continue to grow in many ways, and while making mistakes along the way, learn from them. Continue to prosper, and don’t forget what got you here. Keep being who you are.”
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Students inducted into Ormsby’s National Technical Honor Society chapter include:
- Automotive Body Repair: Spencer Bove (Iroquois)
- Conservation/Natural Resource Management: Ariana Vanderlip (Iroquois)
- Cosmetology: Jeana Dietz (Holland), Krista Hyman (Holland), and Payton Taylor (Springville)
- Criminal Justice: Yanaba Harling (Eden), Hana Khan (Iroquois), Mackenzie Moeller (Holland), Bailey Oatman (Springville), and Joshua Scott (Iroquois)
- Culinary Arts: Jacob Eschborn (East Aurora)
- Health Careers: Eva Chelus (Orchard Park), Isabella Curcio (Orchard Park), and Ella Helper (Iroquois)
- Pre-Engineering & Drafting Design: Jordan Hayes (East Aurora)
- Small Animal Science: Deacon Chrostowski (Orchard Park), Eduardo Ortiz Torres (Iroquois), and Katelynn Swartz (Iroquois)
- Sports Conditioning & Exercise Science: Lauren Patterson (Orchard Park)
Ormsby Principal Laura Sokol-Scott commended the inductees for upholding the highest standards of academic and personal integrity. All of them, she said, embody Skill, Scholarship, Leadership, Honesty, Responsibility, Service, and Citizenship.
“Each of you should take great pride in this honor; it reflects your hard work and dedication to your field,” Sokol-Scott said. “Your academic success and exemplary character distinguish you among your peers and represent the select few who meet the rigorous criteria of NTHS. Remember, this is a continuous journey. Keep striving to maintain this level of excellence.”
The National Technical Honor Society recognizes the accomplishments of students in Career & Technical Education programs across the nation, promoting leadership, service, and achievement in both school and community.
