Vicksburg Warren National Technical Honor Society 2023 Leadership Conference

In spring semester 2023, the Vicksburg Warren National Technical Honor Society chapter attended the annual Mississippi National Technical Honor Society Leadership Conference.

All 24 members of the Vicksburg Warren chapter were able to network and interact with fellow NTHS members from different chapters across the state. The first day provided a way for students to tour the historic Jackson State University and learn about various academic programs offered from faculty members and current students.

After the visit to JSU, students were able to learn about the rich history of Mississippi by visiting the state’s Museum of Mississippi History and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum.

On the last day, members of the chapter were able to network with other chapters during the collaborative breakfast sessions. During the last session, students were given presentations on how to become peer counselors and how to recognize if their fellow students are abusing drugs.

Senior NTHS member Aisha Williams stated, “I did not know what to expect from the conference since it was my first time attending; however, I enjoyed the atmosphere and being able to network with individuals of various backgrounds.”

Offering a Helping Hand

Carpentry students at the Vicksburg Warren Career and Technical Center worked with the Golden Leaders of Leadership ‒ Vicksburg to help provide residents at The Vicksburg Convalescent Center a revitalized outdoor courtyard space. Through the generous donation of material from Home Hardware Center, the students — alongside their instructor Mark Mitchell — built an outdoor swing and two planters for the local nursing home. The opportunity to be part of this project allowed the students to see how the knowledge and skills learned in their program can be used to help those around them and in their community.