Several of the 35 Academy students, grades 8-12, competing in the HOSA State Leadership Conference were top contenders, receiving awards and other recognition. Eleven students — those finishing in first, second, or third place — qualified to compete at the International Leadership Conference in Indianapolis in June.
HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION
- Ethan Xia ’26: 1st Place Epidemiology
- Kay Rai ’28: 2nd Place Biotechnology
- Betul Selma Anderoglu ’28: 3rd Place Epidemiology
- Anagha Devarakonda ’27: 3rd Place Prepared Speaking
- Sophie Longley ’27: Physical Therapy Finalist
- Chiara Padilla ’27: Pathophysiology Finalist
- Kay Rai ’28, Chiara Padilla ’27, Audrey Finkelstein ’27, Olivia Michael ’27: Biomedical Debate Finalists
- Anisha Satish ’27: Barbara James Service Award
MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION
- Celina Bui ’30, Anna Smith-Licona ’30, Sophia Quinar ’30: 1st Place Dynamic Decisions
- Hannah Garrett ’30: 1st Place Foundations of Nutrition
- Sahana Paruchuri ’30: 1st Place Foundations in Medical Terminology
- Elena Scharz ’30: 1st Place Prepared Speaking
- Anna Smith-Licona ’30: 3rd Place Foundations of Medical Terminology
- Sahana Paruchuri ’30: Life-Threatening Situations Finalist
HOSA’s mission is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration, and experience. HOSA actively promotes career opportunities in the health industry and enhances the delivery of quality health care to all people. The Academy chapter has grown from four students to nearly 50 in the last five years.
