Tuesday, July 3, 2018 - More than 100 students and advisers from across the State of Delaware joined nearly 10,000 other members the 41st annual HOSA-Future Health Professionals International Leadership Conference in Dallas, Texas. Delaware students represented the First State in competitive events, including: medical math, epidemiology, physical therapy, forensic medicine, dental science, medical assisting, biomedical laboratory science, and more.
Delaware HOSA is a career and technical student organization dedicated to students who are interested in pursuing their future in a career in healthcare. Through HOSA-Future Health Professionals, members have the opportunity to participate in career-focused competitive events, take part in community service work, and become leaders for the organization in their school, state, and at the international level. HOSA-Future Health Professionals incorporates curricular and co-curricular experiences to emphasize the importance of knowledge, leadership, skill development, and teamwork.
The following students were recognized in the Top 10 in their competitive event:
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Competitive Event |
School |
Student |
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Biomedical Laboratory Science |
Newark Charter School |
Olivia Duke |
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Community Awareness |
Appoquinimink High School |
Steckline and Higgins |
Silver |
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Dental Science |
POLYTECH High School |
Yasmine Awayes |
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Forensic Medicine |
Newark Charter School |
Ghosh and Duca |
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Physical Therapy |
Sussex Technical High School |
Tia Persolio |
Bronze |
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Prepared Speaking |
Sussex Central |
Hannah Marlea Pistoia |
Gold |
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Public Service Announcement |
Conrad Schools of Science |
Friedland, Paproth, Zwack, Hockenbrock, and Edleson |
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MRC Volunteer Recognition |
Conrad Schools of Science |
Halter, Perugini, Spitelle, Gleason, Efe |
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National Service Project-NAMI |
Conrad Schools of Science |
Ashlee Maney |
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To learn more about Delaware HOSA, please contact Peg Enslen by phone at: (302) 857-3339 or by email at peggy.enslen@doe.k12.de.us. A list of all national finalists can be found online at: http://ilc.hosa.org/sites/default/files/2018%20Secondary%20Event%20Rankings.pdf.
