The newly inducted members of Phi Theta Kappa honor society at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture at the May 3rd ceremony.
Phi Theta Kappa Induction Wednesday, May 24, 2023

by NCTA News

CURTIS, Neb. – The Alpha Iota Tau Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa inducted thirteen new members at the May ceremony with family and friends in attendance to celebrate their honor.

The academic honorary society recognizes the academic achievements of two-year college students. It provides opportunities for growth and development through honors, leadership, and service.

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Five of the eight inductees to Phi Theta Kappa academic honorary at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, are, from left, Aleena Wagner, Callie Landauer, Riley Brown, Larista Barner, and Ethan Baker. (Laura Romeo / NCTA Photo)
NCTA inducts PTK members Thursday, May 12, 2022

By NCTA News

Eight students were inducted as members into the Alpha Iota Tau Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa honor society.

Initiates gathered May 4 with current PTK members for the annual candle-lighting installation ceremony at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis.

PTK academic honorary recognizes achievements of students attending a two-year college. It provides opportunities for growth and development through honors, leadership, and service.

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PTK officers, new and previously inducted initiates gathered May 5 for a ceremony at the NCTA Education Center. Individuals are listed in the article. (Photo by J. McConville / NCTA)
PTK honor society inducts 26 Aggies Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Twenty-six students were inducted Wednesday as members into the Alpha Iota Tau Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa honor society at Curtis.

Initiates gathered with current PTK members for the annual candle-lighting installation ceremony at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture.

Since classes during May 2020 were remote, the group represents initiates from 2020 and 2021.

The academic honorary recognizes academic achievements of students attending a two-year college. It provides opportunities for growth and development through honors, leadership and service.

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Three graduates from the Class of 2019 at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture chat with University of Nebraska Vice President Mike Boehm prior to commencement in Curtis. In 2020, graduation was a virtual event. (Crawford / NCTA file photo)
NCTA graduation May 6 is outdoor ceremony Tuesday, April 27, 2021

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The public and Curtis community are invited to attend the Class of 2021 Graduation of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture on Thursday, May 6 at an outdoor ceremony at campus.

Nearly 50 graduates have indicated they will participate in the 1:30 p.m. ceremony which will be held on the old football field south of Ag Hall, said Jennifer McConville, NCTA associate dean.

Social distancing is encouraged. Facial masks are not required outdoors with distancing.

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Aggie clubs and teams at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture are represented on the NCTA Student Senate, gathered here on the steps of the historic Agriculture Hall. (Annie Bassett / NCTA Photo)
A voice for Aggies Thursday, March 11, 2021

By NCTA Dean Larry Gossen, Ph.D.

James Lee appreciates the leadership skills he gained as an FFA member at Sutherland High School.

Now, in his second semester as a college freshman in Curtis at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, the agribusiness major and former Sutherland Sailor is leading the Aggie student body.

He was elected vice president of NCTA Student Senate last fall when he attended the Senate’s organizational meeting, as a first-year representative of the NCTA Business Club.

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Taylor Sayer is a Co-Aggie of the Month for November
Meet Taylor Sayer, Co-Aggie of the Month Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Nov. 24, 2020

By Dharian Ahrens, Student Senate writer

The NCTA Student Senate has selected Taylor Sayer as one of two Aggies of the Month for November.

Hometown

Cambridge, Nebraska

Major and graduation date

Agronomy, May 2021

What are your plans after college?

Transfer to UNL to get my master’s degree in agronomy, maybe some minors as well.

What organizations, clubs, and teams are you involved with at NCTA?

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Paige Twohig’s youth projects in 4-H and FFA continued at NCTA where she studied agribusiness and ag education. (Twohig photo)
Agribusiness graduate offers tips for college Thursday, June 11, 2020

June 11, 2020

By Mary Crawford, NCTA News

CURTIS, Neb. – Stepping foot on a college campus for the first time can be exhilarating and unnerving.

However, recent college graduate Paige Twohig of Wilcox says friendly people, common goals and youth programs in junior and senior high helped pave the way.

“When I came on my college visit here at NCTA, I fell in love with the small college and community and knew this is exactly where I wanted to attend college,” says the May graduate.

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Kayla Mues of Cambridge plans to be an Ag Ed teacher and FFA advisor, like Dr. Doug Smith, one of her mentors and professors at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture. (Crawford / NCTA News)
NCTA graduate's goal is Ag Ed and FFA Tuesday, June 2, 2020

June 2, 2020

By Mary Crawford, NCTA News

Future teacher Kayla Mues comes from a long line of agriculturalists.

The fourth-generation graduate of Cambridge High School says her roots on a family farm and ranch led to wide-ranging interests and leadership roles in FFA and 4-H.

“Agriculture is always flowing in my blood,” says Mues, the oldest of six grandchildren. “Growing up, I was always the teacher for my brother and cousin.”

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Students at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture walk across campus on opening weekend last August. NCTA's academic year ended on May 7 with Honor Students announced this week. (Crawford/NCTA photo)
NCTA names Deans List, Honor Roll for Spring 2020 Thursday, May 14, 2020

May 14, 2020

By NCTA News

CURTIS, Neb. – Thirteen students at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture at Curtis had perfect 4.0 grade point averages for the spring semester.

An additional 52 Aggie students were named to the NCTA Honor Roll with a GPA of 3.5-3.99.

“Our Aggie students prove academic success time and time again,” said NCTA Interim Dean Kelly Bruns. “Even with the challenges of remote education and being off campus much of their final eight weeks, the students and faculty prevailed in meeting high academic goals.”

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A collection of images from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture greeted viewers on May 7 to kick off the digital commencement for NCTA graduates.
NCTA Aggies Class of 2020 Sunday, May 10, 2020

May 10, 2020

By NCTA News

CURTIS, Neb. – Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture students honored May 7 in a virtual commencement ceremony were presented by NCTA Interim Dean Kelly Bruns.

Associate of science, associate of applied science, and program certificates were conferred by University of Nebraska Vice President Mike Boehm.

Academic highlights noted by NCTA Associate Dean Jennifer McConville included 37 of the students graduating with honors, with 18 as members of the academic honorary Phi Theta Kappa.

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