001Good evening everyone. My name is Shivana Raya and I would like to welcome you to Everett High School's first ever National Technical Honor Society's induction ceremony. Yeah. >> [applause] >> Tonight we recognize the accomplishments of an outstanding group of students with one of the highest honors in career and technical education induction into the National Technical Honor Society. We would like to acknowledge and thank the many individuals whose support continues to strengthen and elevate career and technical education at Everett High School. Including Superintendent Heart, Mayor Van Campen, Assistant Superintendents Dr. Adams and Mr. Lynch, Everett High School Principal Dr. Braga, Director of Strategic Initiatives Rosemary Hughes, Vice Principals Mr. Murphy and Mr. Di Loreto, Assistant Principals Mrs. Hughes and Mr. Phillips, Central Office Leadership, the Everett School Committee and Chairperson Mrs. Hurley, the EHS Leadership Team,
002faculty and staff. We would also like to extend a warm thank you to the families, friends and guests joining us this evening to celebrate our inductees and their accomplishments. Your support and presence makes this event even more meaningful for our students. Since 1984 over 1 million members have been recognized for the same effort and aptitude that our students tonight have shown in their chosen area of career and technical education. From celebrating the excellence shown in developing their skills to offering nearly $300,000 in scholarships each year, the National Technical Honor Society believes in empowering each of our students in their journey to develop the skills they will need to build a career they will love. Tonight we invite you to join us in celebrating these students and supporting the time-honored purposes of the National Technical Honor
003Society. At this time we would like to invite the inductees to join us on the stage. >> [applause] [applause and cheering] [cheering] >> Please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you so much. You may all be seated. Purposes of the National Technical Honor Society are to reward excellence in workforce education, to develop self-esteem and pride and encourage students to reach their higher levels of achievement, to promote business and industry critical workplace values like honesty, responsibility, initiative, teamwork, productivity, leadership, and citizenship, to help schools build and maintain effective partnerships with local businesses and industry, and to champion a stronger, more positive image for workforce
004education in America. >> [applause] >> The National Technical Honor Society colors are silver, white, and purple. Silver represents value and worth. White represents truth and honesty. Purple represents achievement and honor. >> [applause] [applause] >> The emblem of the National Technical Honor Society. The official emblem of the organization is made up of a shielded cross by a scroll bearing the letters NTHS. Above the shield is the head of the American bald eagle with a wreath of seven stars circle in the eagle's head. The shield represents the individual member. The line running through the shield represents a straight plumb line fundamental to building a life and career upon a good foundation. The bald eagle's head represents the United States of America and the individual's freedom of career choice. The wreath of seven stars represents the seven attributes
005of the NTHS member and the individual NTHS chapters throughout the US. The motto of the National Technical Honor Society The motto of the National Technical Honor Society is, "Success favors the prepared mind." The slogan of the National Technical Honor Society The slogan of the National Technical Honor Society is, "Excellence in America's workforce begins with excellence in workforce education." >> [applause] >> We would like to introduce and honor our outgoing officers to lead us in installing our incoming chapter officers. Your president, Miguel Ventura Yanes. >> [applause] >> Your vice president, Amanda Vertiero. >> [applause] >> Your secretary, Danica Pham. >> [applause and cheering] >> Your treasurer, Carolyn Pham. >> [applause] >> At this time, we will introduce and install the incoming Everett High School NTHS chapter officers for the 2026-2027 school year. Your president, Jayden Tran.
006>> [applause] >> Your vice president, Marissa Dorson. >> [cheering] >> Your secretary, Bridget Parada. >> [applause] >> Your treasurer, Luca De Silva. >> [applause and cheering] >> Officers elect, please repeat after me. I, state your name, promise to uphold the ideals of the National Technical Honor Society and to fulfill the duties of my office as a chapter officer to the best of my ability. I now declare you duly elected and installed as Everett High School NTHS chapter officers for the 2026-2027 school year. >> [applause] >> We're now going to move on to our candle lighting ceremony. In preparation of our induction and recognition ceremony, we will light the candles that represent the attributes we adhere as to as members of the National Technical Honor Society. In the center of the table is a lighting candle
007representing Knowledge is a familiarity, awareness, or understanding gained through experience or study. This candle represents the knowledge you have gained through experience and study in your technical program. The first member attribute skill. Skill is possessing competency and aptitude in a craft, trade, or job. The second attribute is honesty. Honesty is the quality of being truthful, trustworthy, and genuine in all of your interactions, both socially and professionally. The third attribute is service. Service is contributing your time, effort, and skills to help others in your community. The fourth attribute is responsibility. Responsibility is being accountable and upholding commitments to others and yourself. >> [applause] >> The fifth member attribute is scholarship. Scholarship is a dedication to high-level preparation and achievement in your area of study. And the sixth attribute >> [applause] >> And the sixth attribute is
008citizenship. Citizenship is supporting, nurturing, and actively participating in the communities in which you belong. >> [applause] >> The seventh member attribute is leadership. Leadership is the ability to inspire and guide others to work towards achieving a a common goal. Fellow members, I hope you recognize these seven attributes in yourself and value these qualities to make you eligible for membership of the National Technical Honor Society. >> [applause] >> At this time, we would like to invite our principal, Dr. Braga, to say a few words. >> [applause] >> Good evening, everyone. Uh Superintendent Hart sends his heartfelt congratulations to everybody tonight. So, congratulations. Before I get started, just like to give everybody a round of applause. >> [applause] [applause] >> Thank you for joining us today to celebrate the National Technical Honor Society induction. I'd like to
009congratulate the students for earning this tremendous honor. Being inducted into the National Technical Honor Society recognizes something truly special. You're committed to excellence in career technical education. The seven attributes of NTHS are the foundation of who you're becoming. Skill. You're mastering trades and technologies that will shape our future. Honesty. You show integrity in every project and every interaction. Service. You understand that your talents are meant to benefit others and strengthen our community. Responsibility. You own your work, your learning, and your growth. Scholarship. You pursue knowledge relentlessly. You're always asking, "How can I do this better?" Citizenship. You're building a better world one project at a time. And leadership, you inspire your peers and you lead by example. Every time you step into a shop or a classroom, you're living these values. You're problem solvers, innovators,
010builders, the future of our workforce. You're also the future of our nation, too. This honor reflects not just what you've accomplished, but who you are. Wear this distinction with pride. The world needs more people like you. Congratulations. >> [applause] >> Thank you, Dr. Braga. At this time, I'm going to ask Ms. Peary, Chef Palmeter, and Dr. Braga to help us with our induction ceremony. We would like to induct and recognize our National Technical Honor Society members. The following students embody the attributes of our organization and represent excellence in career and technical education. Miguel Ventura Yanes. >> [applause] [applause] >> Amanda Vertiro. >> [applause] [applause] >> Danica Pham. >> [applause] >> Carolyn Farmer >> [applause] >> Jaden Tran Marissa Dorson >> [screaming] >> Bridget Parada Medina >> [screaming] [applause] >> Luca Da Silva >> [applause] >>
011Isabella Abramovich >> [applause] >> Andres Acosta >> [applause] >> Melissa Aguilar Gutierrez >> [applause] >> Allison Alarcon Acosta >> [applause] [cheering] >> Kyla Andrade >> [applause] >> Sophia Arana Quintanilla >> [applause] >> Samuel Barahona Vacarano >> [applause] >> VICTORIA BECALLO >> [applause] >> RAYMOND BLAUVELT >> [applause] >> Kayan Botello >> [applause] >> Doha Budathoki >> [cheering] [applause] >> Steven Carbajal >> [applause] >> Lorenda Chan >> [applause] >> Angel Shoot >> [screaming] [cheering] >> Daniel Claros Olivares >> [applause] [applause] >> Whitney Coimbra Pereira >> [applause] >> Luca Cruz >> [applause] [applause] >> Sibelly De Sousa Fernandez Ashley Diaz Castillo >> [applause and cheering] >> Jennifer Edwardo >> [applause] >> Amaya Edwards Vick >> [screaming] >> Raymond Exil >> [applause] >> Gabriel Fernandez Mendez Gonzaga >> [applause] >> Marangeli Flores Ramirez >> [applause] >> Gustavo Franca >>
012[applause] >> Dante Gall >> [applause] [applause] >> ASHLEY HEATH >> [applause] >> LUCAS HERCULES >> [applause] [cheering] >> YANA Liz Jimenez >> [applause] >> Riley Kenny >> [applause] >> Lica Lara >> [cheering] >> Niceia Legal >> [cheering] [applause] >> Lila Lelis >> [applause] [cheering] >> Emmanuel Lerbou >> [applause] >> Brian Lewis >> [applause and cheering] >> Jacasia Lubrena >> [applause] >> Nor Madcore >> [applause] [applause] >> Tiffany Marquina Acosta >> [applause] >> Omar Martinez Rodriguez >> [applause] >> Kathleen MENEZES GABRIELA MENJIVAR Flores >> [applause] >> Ashley Moran Hernandez >> [applause] >> Jake Moreira >> [applause] >> Youson Pantha >> [applause] >> Caitlin Peralta >> [cheering and applause] >> Leandro Perez >> [cheering] [applause] >> Good job, buddy. Leosmary Perez >> [applause] >> Angie Perez Prevado >> [applause] >> TRAVIS FAYE >> [cheering] [applause] >> ISABELLA
013PIMENTA >> [applause] >> Justin Posada >> [applause] >> Ricardo Prophet >> [applause] >> Ralfie Raphael >> [cheering] [cheering] >> Steven Ravizee >> [applause] >> Hyana Richmond >> [cheering] [applause] [crying] >> Gabriel Rocha >> [applause] [applause] >> Samantha Roldan Taborda >> [applause] >> Sylvia Rubio Martinez >> [applause and cheering] >> Jennifer Solis Garcia >> [cheering] [applause] >> Marilyn Sosa Ramos >> [applause] [applause] >> Breanna Squillacioti >> [cheering] [applause] >> Jasmine Stevens >> [cheering] [applause] >> Diego Texeira >> [applause] >> Jin Tith >> [applause] >> Christine Tran >> [applause] >> Christian Vasquez >> [applause] >> Jonathan Vasquez Trochez >> [applause] >> I will now recite the N T N T H S pledge. As a member of the National Technical Honor Society I pledge to maintain the highest standard of personal conduct. I will apply myself to
014continue a record of scholastic achievement and I will strive for excellence in all aspects of my education. I will invest my talents skills and knowledge in a career of my own choosing and shall always endeavor to uphold uphold my obligation as a citizen of my community. I now declare you >> [laughter] >> duly inducted as members of the National Technical Honor Society. >> [applause] [applause] >> On behalf of Everett High School, we would like to congratulate all of you on your hard work and installation into the National Technical Honor Society. This is an honor that you will be able to carry with you throughout your education and your career. Congratulations and welcome to the NTHS. >> [cheering] [applause] >> Our inductees will now exit the auditorium and meet you all in the cafeteria for a
015reception. Please remain in your seats until all inductees have filed out. Thank you and please join us downstairs in the cafeteria. Thank you so much. >> [cheering and applause] >> We do have one additional student, uh, one of our amazing programming and web development students that we're going to induct tonight, Alexander Sue. >> [cheering] [applause] [cheering] [applause] [cheering] [applause] >> Thank you, everyone.