The Butler Tech HOSA teams from Lakota East, Northwest, Edgewood, Ross, Lakota West, and Bioscience Center recently showcased their talents at the regional level, excelling in events such as Clinical Nursing, Health Career Display, Creative Problem Solving, Medical Innovation, and Mental Health Promotion. Many students have qualified to advance to the state-level competitions, which are set to take place in April.
HOSA—Future Health Professionals is a globally recognized organization that plays a crucial role in preparing students for the healthcare industry. Founded to develop leadership through education, collaboration, and experience, HOSA addresses the acute shortages in healthcare personnel, which have been amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. This organization is not only a hub for nurturing future health professionals but also a vital component in enhancing the delivery of quality healthcare worldwide.
Below is a list of First Place Finishers from each chapter.
Lakota East
- First Place Finishers:
- Eli Carpenter – HOSA Bowl
- Addison Dailey – Public Health
- Shaun Dickerson – Community Awareness
- Kylie Ertle – CPR
- Gabe Gaither – HOSA Bowl
- Ben Hamad – Nursing Assisting
- Megan Kamphuis – HOSA Bowl
- Shayla McKay – Health Career Display
- Cole Miranda – Cert Skills
- Anabelle Orlando – Public Health
- Kennedy Peake – Public Health
- Rachel Roll – Sports Medicine
Northwest
- First Place Finishers:
- Sy, Diakariya – Occupational Therapy
- Dukes, Durell – Dental Terminology
Ross
- First Place Finishers:
- Owen Beske, Cody Keilholz, Carson Sabers, Landon Sabers, Parker Sabers, Hunter White – Creative Problem Solving
- Ava Vanderbilt, Meadow Martin – Health Career Display
- Anna Lee Whittamore, Kylie Francis, Mya Montgomery – Community Awareness
Lakota West
- First Place Finishers:
- Marie Gabrilovich – Medical Law & Ethics
- Neve Hamilton – Public Service Announcement
- Jasnoor Kaur – Human Growth & Development
- Kennedy Snowden, Lydia Miller – Forensic Science
- Joey Peck – Clinical Laboratory Science
- Tram Cao – Biotechnology
- Arianna Strunk – Extemporaneous Writing
- Nick Farler – Medical Math
Bioscience Center
- First Place Finishers:
- Sho Thitirungrojkul – Clinical Nursing
- Sidney Juarez Cantero – Home Health Aide
- Deya Biswa, Prajeeta Chamlagai, Apsana Darjee Magar, Dhan Khadka, Bilal Khan – Mental Health Promotion