Washburn Tech Announces 2026 National Technical Honor Society Inductees

Topeka, Kan. - Washburn University Institute of Technology (Washburn Tech) proudly announces the induction of 102 students into the National Technical Honor Society, the nation's premier recognition program for excellence in career and technical education.

This year's inductees represent high standards of scholarship, skill, leadership and character across a wide range of career pathways. During the spring induction ceremony at Washburn Tech, students took the NTHS pledge and received formal recognition for their achievements.

The National Technical Honor Society recognizes students who excel in career and technical education and encourages high levels of student achievement. To qualify for NTHS, students must demonstrate high academic achievement, outstanding attendance, strong citizenship and leadership qualities. Membership often opens additional career and scholarship opportunities for Washburn Tech students. Nominees also must complete their program at the end of the current semester.

The 2026 Washburn Tech National Technical Honor Society spring inductees, listed by hometown, are:

Alma

• Emily Bedore, Early Childhood Education

Auburn

• Taegan Ross, Early Childhood Education

Burlingame

• Sonya Whitmore, Practical Nursing

Carbondale

• Alora-Danning Barr, Cosmetology
• Bryce Wood, Graphics Technology

Denison

• Adriannah Wallisch, Early Childhood Education

Emporia

• Jesus Alonso, Electrical Technology

Eskridge

• Hemi Duehring, Graphics Technology

Everest

• Trinity Williams, Cosmetology

Holton

• Payton Lynch, Practical Nursing

Hoyt

• Carson Blackwood, Information Systems Technology
• Joie Boyer, Surgical Technology

Lawrence

• Harrison Hill, Culinary Arts
• Alia Hughes, Practical Nursing
• Yousef Ismail, Practical Nursing
• Robert Myer, Electrical Technology
• Matthew Solcher, Information Systems Technology
• Jade Venable, Cosmetology

Lecompton

• Jezriel Keehn-Alshahri, Early Childhood Education
• Claire Koster, Early Childhood Education
• Kaydence Long, Early Childhood Education

Lyndon

• Elijah Gilbert, Electrical Technology

Maple Hill

• Christoph Theuerer, Construction Technology

Mayetta

• Cheyenne Fimpel, Graphics Technology

Meriden

• Amanda Cordray, Practical Nursing

Nortonville

• Isaac Laird, Industrial Machine/Maintenance Technology

Onaga

• Tiffany Rezac, Practical Nursing

Osage City

• Alexandria Riley, Early Childhood Education
• Sydney Stromgren, Early Childhood Education

Overbrook

• Sheyanna Dutra, Surgical Technology
• Ava Rowe, Cosmetology

Paola

• Morgan Clark, Associate Degree Nursing

Perry

• Carsyn Perkins, Early Childhood Education

Quenemo

• David Holloman, Industrial Machine/Maintenance Technology

Robinson

• Josiah Vernon, Information Systems Technology

Rossville

• Makenna Hensley, Early Childhood Education
• David O'Neill, Electrical Technology

St. Marys

• Ecclesia Settanni, Practical Nursing

Scranton

• Denae Harrison, Emergency Medical Technician
• Sky Kelly, Early Childhood Education

Silver Lake

• Caleb Broxterman, Electrical Technology
• Danielle Ross, Cosmetology

Soldier

• Emirson Fritz, Practical Nursing

Tecumseh

• Brandon Lopez, Graphics Technology

Tonganoxie

• Miley Anderson, Culinary Arts
• Isabel Moran, Electrical Technology

Topeka

• Linda Adams, Early Childhood Education
• Yasmeen Ahmed, Graphics Technology
• Luke Anderson, Graphics Technology
• Rylan Armstrong, Graphics Technology
• Lupe Avellaneda, Practical Nursing
• Karri Baker, Practical Nursing
• Samuel Baumgard, Emergency Medical Technician
• J'Tyana Beasley, Associate Degree Nursing
• Julianna Blosser, Practical Nursing
• Cierra Bowie, Associate Degree Nursing
• Alea Brian, Culinary Arts
• Brisia Castillo, Nurse Aide (CNA)
• Christina Combes, Early Childhood Education
• Gracie Creason, Engineering, Drafting & Design
• Evelyn Diaz-Reyes, Engineering, Drafting & Design
• Kaci Dinwiddie, Practical Nursing
• Nikki England, Practical Nursing
• Jayden Evans, Engineering, Drafting & Design
• Kelsea Fletchall, Culinary Arts
• Rose Ford, Graphics Technology
• Makayla Gabel, Electrical Technology
• Karlee Godfrey, Practical Nursing
• Lacey Gomez, Early Childhood Education
• Adam Gonzales, Graphics Technology
• Jeremy Gowan, Industrial Machine/Maintenance Technology
• Jaxon Griffith, Construction Technology
• Rayauna Huey, Early Childhood Education
• Elisia Johnson, Practical Nursing
• Brianna Jones, Early Childhood Education
• Cassandra Joynt, Practical Nursing
• Thomas Kish, Information Systems Technology
• Stacia Kolbek, Cosmetology
• Kinsley Kufahl, Early Childhood Education
• Kim Lee, Practical Nursing
• Zeven Lewien, Graphics Technology
• Lorelei Lingenfelter, Electrical Technology
• Michael Lowder, Information Systems Technology
• Sofia Luna-Bowers, Graphics Technology
• Nathaniel McWilliams, Graphics Technology
• Taylor Meyer, Practical Nursing
• Madison Norwood, Practical Nursing
• Ryan Ortiz, Emergency Medical Technician
• Rylee Perez, Graphics Technology
• Mitchell Rabb, Electrical Technology
• Rashanda Rew, Practical Nursing
• Jafet Rodriguez, Electrical Technology
• Ahmeasha Rutledge-Eljammal, Practical Nursing
• Shamia Silvey, Surgical Technology
• Kaden Soden, Cosmetology
• Amanda Souter, Graphics Technology
• Chloey Torres, Practical Nursing
• Melissa Warner, Practical Nursing
• Chandace Wasson, Practical Nursing
• Karsyn Lee, Practical Nursing

Winchester

• William McGaughy, Emergency Medical Technician

Falls City, Nebraska

• Kenna McClarnen, Associate Degree Nursing

Washburn Tech offers more than 30 career programs in the following divisions: construction, design and technology; health occupations; hospitality and human services; and manufacturing and transportation. Serving both high school and adult students, Washburn Tech is a leader in career and technical education. To learn more, visit washburntech.edu.

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