American College of the Building Arts inducts inaugural class of technical honor scholars
October 9, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – The American College of the Building Arts, America’s only college to offer a Bachelor degrees in the building arts, has inducted its inaugural class of scholars into the National Technical Honor Society. Founded in 1984, The National Technical Honor Society strives to honor student achievement and leadership, promote educational excellence, award scholarships, and enhance career opportunities for the NTHS membership.
American College of the Building Arts President, Colby Broadwater, made the following statement:
“This honor reflects their outstanding academic achievements here at ACBA and their future potential as Educated Artisans As we honor our first inductees, I would encourage all our students to work to meet the requirements and join them as soon as you are eligible. The ACBA family joins me in congratulating them on this honor. This is another in a series of “firsts” for our students and College. Everything we do, like being able to include our students in the NTHS, brings great credit on both our students and ACBA.” – Colby Broadwater, President, American College of the Building Arts
The induction ceremony took place today, Thursday, October 9th at 12:30pm in the Library on the Main Campus (Old City Jail) of ACBA. The 10 inaugural inductees are:
- Annie Arthur, Sophomore – Forged Architectural Iron
- Andrew Bayer, Junior – Timber Framing
- Tyler Bickerstaff, Senior – Forged Architectural Iron
- Ian Hart, Sophomore – Forged Architectural Iron
- Daniella Helline, Sophomore – Trowel Trade
- Philip Jacob, Junior – Architectural Carpentry
- Walker Janney, Junior – Timber Framing
- Joe Nebiolo, Senior – Forged Architectural Iron
- Shane Sakal, Junior – Timber Framing
- Katie Williams, Sophomore – Wood Craft
Anthony Beckett, Recruitment & Student Services Coordinator and current Advisor for the NTHS chapter can be contacted for more information about the chapter and induction ceremony at [email protected] or 843-266-7847.
About the American College of Building Arts
The American College of Building Arts (ACBA), named a recipient of the “Heroes of the New South” award by Southern Living, educates and trains artisans in the traditional building arts to foster exceptional craftsmanship and encourage the preservation, enrichment and understanding of the world’s architectural heritage through a liberal arts education. For more information visit www.buildingartscollege.us
