Holyoke Celebrates Excellence in Technical Education

In a recent meeting, the Holyoke School Committee celebrated the induction of students into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) at Dean Technical High School, recognizing the hard work and dedication required to achieve this honor. The induction ceremony was a focal point, with the mayor and the superintendent of schools expressing pride in the students. Additionally, the Advanced Manufacturing teacher, Rick Huard, was honored as an honorary member for his significant contribution to career and technical education (CTE) programs.

The induction ceremony for the 2024 NTHS class at Dean Technical High School was an event, with the presence of notable figures including the mayor and the superintendent of schools, emphasizing the importance the community places on academic and technical excellence. Joel Moli, serving as the Master of Ceremonies, fostered a celebratory atmosphere, enhanced by music and applause, as the students’ achievements in career and technical education were spotlighted.

Principal Roseanne Kelo underscored the impact of the NTHS on students’ educational and professional futures. The ceremony itself served not only as recognition but also as a reaffirmation of the values upheld by the NTHS, such as knowledge, skill, honesty, service, responsibility, scholarship, citizenship, and leadership. Each of these values was brought to the fore as various individuals, whose names are not specified due to the potential for transcription errors, detailed the significance of the NTHS’s symbols including its colors, emblem, motto, and slogan.

During the induction, the names of the new NTHS members were announced, and they recited the pledge of membership. The ceremony also took a moment to honor second-year NTHS members who continued to exemplify these ideals in their educational pursuits.

Adding to the ceremonial proceedings, a poem was recited, praising Dean Tech and its students’ resolve in pursuing their education. While the transcript did not make it clear who authored or recited the poem, it served to inspire the students to persevere and strive towards graduation.

The presence of the mayor, Joshua Garcia, and the superintendent, Anthony Soto, at the ceremony was indicative of the support that the city’s leadership has for the school and its programs. Their speeches, filled with commendation for the inductees, highlighted the rigorous standards and commitment necessary for membership in the Honor Society, further elevating the event’s prestige.

Additionally, the event served as a platform for the school and its supporters to emphasize the value of CTE in preparing students for future career paths.

Note: This meeting summary was generated by AI, which can occasionally misspell names, misattribute actions, and state inaccuracies. This summary is intended to be a starting point and you should review the meeting record linked above before acting on anything you read. If we got something wrong, let us know. We’re working every day to improve our process in pursuit of universal local government transparency.
Superintendent:
Anthony Soto
School Board Officials:
Joshua A. Garcia, Erin Brunelle, Mildred Lefebvre, Gustavo O. Romero, Rosalee Tensley Williams, Dr. Yadilette Rivera Colón, Dr. Gloria Caballero-Roca, John G. Whelihan, William R. Collamore, Ellie Wilson

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