LEWISTON — In front of dozens of family, friends and supporters at the Green Ladle, Lewiston Regional Technical Center recognized the achievements of approximately 100 students who were inducted in to the National Technical Honor Society. To be inducted, students must have a 93 or better average during the first three quarters of the academic year.

The mission of the National Technical Honor Society is to honor and award achievement, promote educational excellence and to enhance career opportunities for students engaged in career and technical education.

Sarah Patrie, a senior from Lewiston High School, received the Kenneth C. Jordan Student of the Year Award. The award named for the first director at LRTC, Jordan served in that capacity from 1969-1991.

The Lois Barr Community Service Scholarship was presented to Megan Pelletier, also a senior from Lewiston High School. Barr has dedicated her life work to serving the cultural, spiritual, developmental and health care needs of area residents; it is in that sprit that the award was given to Pelletier.

The keynote speaker during the ceremony was Rep. Michael Beaulieu, Auburn. Beaulieu is a longtime supporter of career and technical education and is a retired teacher from Lewiston High School.

LRTC serves students from Edward Little, Leavitt, Lewiston, Lisbon, Oak Hill and Poland high schools. For more information about career and technical education at LRTC, visit www.lewiston.mainecte.org or students are encouraged to meet with a guidance counselor or advisor.