NTHS promotes student excellence and leadership in career and technical education

It was standing room only at Thursday’s TCAT ceremony.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – On Thursday evening, the Tennessee College of Applied Technology – Jacksboro (TCAT) recognized its National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) students. Fifty TCAT Jacksboro students were inducted into the NTHS during the ceremony at the La Follette Methodist Church.

WLAF’s Charlie Hutson shares his full photo gallery HERE.

“The purpose of the National Technical Honor Society is to promote student excellence and leadership in career and technical education and to recognize educational achievements. What makes tonight’s honorees different is that they set and achieve goals and overcome obstacles on their way to success,” said Chandy Rogers. Rogers is in her 10th year as TCAT’s NTHS Advisor and serves as the college’s Administrative Office Technology and Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Instructor.

“You have broken from the pack and are working toward a career, not just a job. I am very proud of you and I congratulate you,” said Chandy Rogers.

“It’s not easy to get to tonight, and I don’t say this very often; this is a display of academic and leadership excellence,” said TCAT President Dr. Debbie Petree. Petree, a CTE student herself in high school, is in her 16 year at TCAT. “I am so fortunate that I get to work with CTE students each day,” said Petree.

TCAT President Dr. Debbie Petree is the fourth president of TCAT since its inception in 1967. She is the first Campbell Countian to lead the college.

Raphael Baeta, director of Express Employment Professionals, delivered the keynote address. “You are who the workforce needs the most. You are trained and ready to go to work. Employers want someone who is dependable and hard working like you,” said Baeta.

Raphael Baeta, originally from Texas, starred in soccer at LMU and made Tennessee his home.

One student, unable to attend, Billie Miller, was recognized as a second-year honor student having maintained the rigorous standards set by the organization and college’s requirements.

Crystal Carroll is a Statewide Outstanding Achievement & Recognition (SOAR) student. TCAT President Dr. Debbie Petree is on the left and Jada Stanley, TCAT’s Vice-President, is on the right.
Charley Leach is a Statewide Outstanding Achievement & Recognition (SOAR) student. TCAT President Dr. Debbie Petree is on the left and Jada Stanley, TCAT’s Vice-President, is on the right.

The following is a list of the 2025 Honor Students and Second Year Honoree: 

Billie Miller, second year honoree

Crystal Carroll, Statewide Outstanding Achievement & Recognition (SOAR) student

Charley Leach, Statewide Outstanding Achievement & Recognition (SOAR) student

Edward Anglin

Zoe Baker

Lydia Bowling

Megan Brock

Tommy Brooks

Martha Byrge

Shalun Daniels

Carl Davis

Tonya Douglas

Eli Durks

Jeremiah Evans

Faith-Marie Goins

Ashley Goodman

David Hamblin

Raegan Hatfield

Alissa Hatmaker

Elijah Helton

Arlend Hilderbrand

Mekisia Housley

Savannah Jenkins

Allie Johnson

Kristyn Jones

Megan Jordan

Tuana Korkmaz

Crisvin Lauganas

Amanda Loveday

Samantha Marlow

A crowd of more than 150 attendees was on hand Thursday evening.

Mackenzie Martin

Thomas Mozingo

Jamonica Nichols

Dixit Patel

Austin Pemberton

Nathan Ray

Hanna Ridenour

Maze Ridenour

Samuel Ridenour

Destany Rogers

James Russell

Emily Simmons

Timiah Terry

Trey Turner

Hannah Urann

Flora Valandingham

Gavin Ward

Hope Wilson

Hunter Wilson

Jeremy Young

Members of Boy Scout Troops 310 and 435, led the Pledge of Allegiance.

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 04/18/2025-6AM-PHOTOS COURTESY OF WLAF’S CHARLIE HUTSON)

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