National Technical Honor Society and the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society held their annual induction ceremony on Friday, March 27 at the Downtown Milwaukee campus. Students with a 3.5 or higher cumulative grade point average were inducted and allowed an opportunity to take a photo with certificate in hand.
Induction as an honoree required much more than exceptional grades and an accelerated academic prowess. It required cognitive focus, time organization, patience, persistence, and an internal need to succeed that exceeds average program participation.
“He made a life decision at 30 years old to go back to school as well as work full time,” said Judy Scholtens, the wife of Scott Scholtens, Electronic Engineering Technology program graduate. He has maintained a 4.0 grade point average for the past one and a half years as a student at MATC, as well as providing as a husband and father. “Now that Scott works, he has quality time to devote to the family,” said Judy Scholtens. “He’s much happier and more motivated now that he’s in his field. He’s a better productive person, which allows us to function better as a family unit,” she shared “MATC is the vehicle that created the resources to make all our possibilities achievable and reachable,” she continued.
At the ceremony, Archie Graham, director of Student Life, told the students “Recognize and recieve the accolades of success as you join the ranks of excellence.”
“It’s a matter of service,” said James Byas, a three-year honor member and Hospitality Management program graduate. Byas added, “The interest should be there so therefore, if this is something you want to do, I suggest research and revelation.”
Work, schedule, and family help secure, and solidify success.
“I’m gaining my experience now to branch out for the future,” stated Lawrence Robinson, honor member, volunteer and pastry chef. “I feel I’ve accomplished something to give back to the students,” Robinson said. “Honor comes with a code, pledge, and creed which seed attributes of growth.”