National Technical Honor Society at Middle Bucks Institute of Technology inducts another record-breaking number of students
Jamison, PA – The Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT) Chapter of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) inducted another record-breaking sixty-one 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:
| First Name | Last Name | Program | Sending School |
| Whitney | Talbot | Commercial Art and Advertising Design | 21st Century Cyber Charter School |
| Emma | Ryan | Cosmetology | Archbishop Wood |
| Trevor | Hastings | Architecture and Construction Engineering | Central Bucks High School East |
| Logan | Mead | Architecture and Construction Engineering | Central Bucks High School East |
| Charlton | Swingle | Architecture and Construction Engineering | Central Bucks High School East |
| Angela | Calderone | Medical and Health Professions | Central Bucks High School East |
| Keira | Kennedy | Medical and Health Professions | Central Bucks High School East |
| Elijah | Duncan | Multimedia Technology | Central Bucks High School East |
| Christian | Pollock | Multimedia Technology | Central Bucks High School East |
| Rebecca | Strauss | Construction Carpentry | Central Bucks High School South |
| Alana | Banin | Cosmetology | Central Bucks High School South |
| Rebekah | Pollock | Culinary Arts and Science | Central Bucks High School South |
| Kayla | Smith | Culinary Arts and Science | Central Bucks High School South |
| Ariana | Alender | Dental Occupations | Central Bucks High School South |
| Mateo | Marchiori | Dental Occupations | Central Bucks High School South |
| Aubrey | Cocca | Early Childhood Education | Central Bucks High School South |
| Adamaris | Peralta | Early Childhood Education | Central Bucks High School South |
| Gautham | Rajesh | Engineering Related Technology | Central Bucks High School South |
| Dominic | Gibson | Horticulture, Landscape and Design | Central Bucks High School South |
| Maralisa | Asuku | Medical and Health Professions | Central Bucks High School South |
| Mackenzie | Goodchild | Medical and Health Professions | Central Bucks High School South |
| Anaile | Rosales-Fuentes | Medical and Health Professions | Central Bucks High School South |
| Jason | Beebee | Architecture and Construction Engineering | Central Bucks High School West |
| Dylan | Scala | Architecture and Construction Engineering | Central Bucks High School West |
| Eve | Carpitella | Cosmetology | Central Bucks High School West |
| Phoebe | Notaro | Cosmetology | Central Bucks High School West |
| Kiernan (Stevie) | Schmidt | Culinary Arts and Science | Central Bucks High School West |
| Mya (Kai) | Smith | Culinary Arts and Science | Central Bucks High School West |
| Ester | Mersini | Dental Occupations | Central Bucks High School West |
| Lautaro | Lopetegui | Engineering Related Technology | Central Bucks High School West |
| Ava | Neamand | Medical and Health Professions | Central Bucks High School West |
| Dean | Phillips | Medical and Health Professions | Central Bucks High School West |
| Shylee | Broderic | Multimedia Technology | Central Bucks High School West |
| Catarina | Raposo | Public Safety | Central Bucks High School West |
| Juliana | Jorlett | Construction Carpentry | Central Bucks High School West |
| Wayne | Potok | Architecture and Construction Engineering | Council Rock High School North |
| Trent | Greiner | Electrical Technology | Council Rock High School North |
| Luke | Sabatini | Electrical Technology | Council Rock High School North |
| Grace | Fitt | Welding Technology | Council Rock High School North |
| Caleb | Smith | Commercial Art and Advertising Design | Council Rock High School South |
| Lidia | Daloia | Cosmetology | Council Rock High School South |
| Savanna | Panish | Cosmetology | Council Rock High School South |
| Roksolana | Volokhata | Cosmetology | Council Rock High School South |
| Halle | Wichterman | Cosmetology | Council Rock High School South |
| Olivia | Mitsas | Dental Occupations | Council Rock High School South |
| Aubrey | Purcell | Dental Occupations | Council Rock High School South |
| Hannah | Williams | Medical and Health Professions | Council Rock High School South |
| Jose | Roman | Web Design and Interactive Media | Council Rock High School South |
| Miley | Steingraber | Web Design and Interactive Media | Council Rock High School South |
| Kai | Craig | Horticulture, Landscape and Design | Homeschooled |
| Vivian | Alfano | Cosmetology | New Hope Solebury |
| David | Weidner | Architecture and Construction Engineering | William Tennent High School |
| Micah | McBride | Building Trades Occupations | William Tennent High School |
| Winnie | Chan | Commercial Art and Advertising Design | William Tennent High School |
| Melissa | McDonald | Dental Occupations | William Tennent High School |
| Declan | Felmey | Electrical Technology | William Tennent High School |
| Antonio | Giacca | Electrical Technology | William Tennent High School |
| Lucy | Kauffman | Medical and Health Professions | William Tennent High School |
| Laila | Preysman | Medical and Health Professions | William Tennent High School |
| Madeline | Mackenzie | Network and Operating Systems Security | William Tennent High School |
| Elizabeth | Peterson | Network and Operating Systems Security | William Tennent High School |
For more information about Middle Bucks Institute of Technology and its award-winning programs, visit www.mbit.org.
About Middle Bucks Institute of Technology
Middle Bucks Institute of Technology is a career and technical education school serving high school students across Bucks County, Pennsylvania. MBIT offers 21 programs designed to prepare students for high-demand careers, post-secondary education, and lifelong success through learn-by-doing, real-world learning experiences.
MBIT’s 21 career and technical programs for secondary students are as follows:
Architecture & Construction Engineering Automotive Technology
Building Trades Occupations
Collision Repair Technology
Commercial Art & Advertising Design
Construction Carpentry
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts & Science
Dental Occupations
Early Childhood Education
Electrical Technology
Engineering Related Technology
Landscape Systems & Outdoor Construction
Medical & Health Professions
Multimedia Technology
Networking & Operating Systems Security
Plumbing & Heating Technology
Public Safety
Sports Therapy & Exercise Management
Web Design & Interactive Media
Welding Technology
