YOUNGSTOWN - A student from Trumbull Career and Technical Center received a national honor from the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS).

The organization selected Lataisha Jones of Youngstown to become a member because of her outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment.

"I am honored to recognize the hard work, passion and commitment that Lataisha has demonstrated to achieve this exceptional level of academic excellence," said NSHSS Co-founder and President James Lewis.

NSHSS helps young scholars at all stages of their education and career, guiding them to resources that support their passions.

"We help students like Lataisha build on their academic success by connecting them with learning experiences and resources to help prepare them for college and meaningful careers," said Lewis.

With the honor, Jones will become a lifetime member of NSHSS.