The National Technical Honor Society recently selected Gadsden State student Joshua McGowan of Gadsden as a recipient of their annual $1,000 Jon H. Poteat Scholarship.

The National Technical Honor Society is a long time well known leader in providing recognition for excellence in career and technical education – creating significant occupational opportunities, for America’s top workforce education students.

Majoring in Mechanical Design Technology – McGowan is the first GSCC student to receive the scholarship.

The scholarship, named in honor of the society’s co-founder, is granted annually to 125 students nationwide. Scholarships are awarded to NTHS members who consistently exemplify their seven character attributes: skill, honesty, service, responsibility, scholarship, citizenship and leadership.

Final eligibility is contingent upon NTHS advisor approval.

McGowan’s advisor is James Wilson, Mechanical Design Technology Instructor.

Gadsden State students interested in the National Technical Honor Society, can obtain additional information by contacting Debbie Reynolds at dreynolds@gadsdenstate.edu or (256) 549-8631.