Future health professionals bring home awards from national conference

More than 100 middle and high school students and advisors from across Delaware represented the First State as part of HOSA-Future Health Professionals recently at the HOSA International Leadership Conference in Orlando. Students competed in health science events, health professions events, emergency preparedness events, as well as healthcare-related leadership and teamwork events.

With more than 10,000 in attendance, students competed in events such as public service announcement, emergency medical services, health career display, prepared speaking, dental science, biomedical laboratory sciences, and physical therapy. At the June 24 awards ceremony, Delaware students received international recognition in their respective events:

Congratulations to the following Delaware HOSA members placing in the Top 10 of their competitive event at the HOSA International Leadership Conference in Orlando:

Prepared Speaking Caroline Kelly Newark Charter School Gold Medalist

Biomedical Laboratory Science Joanne Lord St. Georges

Job Seeking Skills Jonathan Lee Sussex Tech

Medical Law and Ethics Brianna Martinez St. Georges

Physical Therapy Tia Persolio Sussex Tech

Congratulation to the following Delaware HOSA members recognized for community service:

MRC Volunteer Recognition Spitelle, Talia Conrad Schools of Science

Barbara James Services Award Shahid, Gershom Silver Sussex Tech

Carter, Lauren Bronze Sussex Tech

McMahon, Riley Bronze Sussex Tech

Trimble, Claire Bronze Sussex Tech

Arpie, Rebecca Bronze Sussex Tech

Mauricette, Jessica Bronze Sussex Tech

Walter, Gavin Bronze Sussex Tech

Desire, Jonte' Bronze Sussex Tech

Mood, Kristine Bronze Sussex Tech

Hastings, Gabrielle Bronze Sussex Tech

Torres-Vanegas, Daysi Bronze Sussex Tech

Mitchell, Karrsin Bronze Sussex Tech

Handy, Collin Bronze Sussex Tech

Carter, Devin Bronze Sussex Tech

Venables, Hannah Bronze Sussex Tech

Alison May
alison.may@doe.k12.de.us
(302) 735-4006