National Technical Honor Society Member Wins National Scholarship

Staff Report

Monday, July 13th, 2020

Angela “Renee” Walker a student and member of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) at Ogeechee Technical College has been named one of the 2020 recipients of the Jon H. Poteat Scholarship. 

Walker was chosen as one of the 250 NTHS members to receive this $1,000 scholarship, based on her ability to consistently exemplify the seven character attributes of NTHS – Skill, Honesty, Service, Responsibility, Scholarship, Citizenship, and Leadership.

“We are so proud to have Ms. Walker represent Ogeechee Technical College as a recipient of this scholarship provided by the National Technical Honor Society. Her legacy goes beyond a commitment to learning and developing herself, she has also displayed a willingness to encourage and assist her classmates in their development,” said Alex Harris, a Business Management Instructor at OTC. 

Walker was inducted into NTHS based on her outstanding performance in Career and Technical Education Classes. The NTHS provides scholarships to help students support the pursuit of their career path, and cultivates excellence in today’s highly competitive, skilled workforce.