Congrats to the following Health Science students (who are a part of HOSA - Future Health Professionals - formerly known as Health Occupations Students of America), who have advanced to the state competition.
Sam Thomas competed in the Biotechnology competition. This competition focuses on knowing skills required for a laboratory setting using Biotechnology. He passed a written test to move onto the SLC (Spring Leadership Conference) competition and then took 2nd overall in Area. He will move on to State in April.
Jesslynn Gigi and Caitlyn Chandy were on a team competing in Forensic Science. They also passed a written test, advancing them onto round two at the SLC. Once at the SLC, they were given two case studies including and autopsy report, a police report and evidence. They were then given five open-ended questions to solve. They are freshman and took 2nd in Area.
Sydney Fawcett, Olivia Pathisseril, Sofia Cantu and Fatima Saad competed in a Biomedical Debate. They also passed a written test moving, on to round two. At the SLC, they performed two debates - winning all of them! They won 1st place overall in Area!
Each of these teams and individuals will head to State April 3-5 to compete for Nationals. We are so very proud of all them! Congrats to our HOSA team and to their advisor, Carie Stanfill!
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