Rankin wins National Technical Honor Society Scholarship
SAVANNAH – Savannah Technical College Baking and Pastry Student Haley Rankin has received a $1,000 scholarship from the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). She is the first STC student to receive this award.
Rankin was nominated by her instructor and department chair of STC’s Culinary Arts program, Chef Jean-Yves Vendeville.
“There is not a more dependable, committed Baking and Pastry Program student than Haley Rankin,” said Vendeville. “In addition to her exceptional skills Haley is distinguished by her proactive and unselfish attitude-she is a true, unflagging team player and will be a tremendous asset to any company she joins. Despite having the obligations of a husband and son she has maintained a straight A academic record, has never missed a single day of class and is always on time. I look forward to seeing how she will put into practice all the skills she’s learned here at Savannah Technical College!”
More than 83,000 students applied for the scholarship and 135 were awarded nationwide. This scholarship is named in honor and memory of the co-founder of the society, John H. Poteat. It is awarded annually to NTHS members who consistently exemplify the seven character attributes of the NTHS – Skill, Honesty, Service, Responsibility, Scholarship, Citizenship, and Leadership.
Rankin is one of 22 STC students who were inducted into NTHS in 2014. To be eligible for NTHS membership, students must have completed a minimum of 33 semester credit hours, have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and have been nominated by an instructor in their major. NTHS honors student achievement and leadership, promotes educational excellence, awards scholarships, and enhances career opportunities inductees. Also, NTHS is the international leader in providing recognition for excellence in career and technical education. For more information about the NTHS visit: www.nths.org.
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#1449 | May 22, 2014
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912.443.5512 or ashaffer@savannahtech.edu
Savannah Technical College serves Coastal Georgia with quality, market-driven technical education with campus locations in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty Counties. Serving more than 10,000 credit and non-credit students annually, Savannah Tech offers nearly 150 different instructional programs in Aviation Technology, Business and Professional Services, Industrial Technology, and Health Sciences in addition to Adult Education classes, industry-specific training and continuing education. The College serves as an economic and community development partner for the region, offering corporate and customized training and assessment programs for business and industry.
Savannah Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, diplomas and technical certificates of credit. Questions about the accreditation of Savannah Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
