Oakland HOSA Students Advance to State Competition

Oakland High School Health Occupations Student Association students participated recently in a regional competition. 17 students will advance to state competitions later this year. HOSA is a global student-led organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services and several federal and state agencies. 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 to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. Oakland High School is a member school in HOSA and is very proud of the accomplishments of our students and teachers in this area.

Medical Law and Ethics
1st – Claire Surles
Nutrition
1st – Elizabeth Sanchez
Clinical Nursing
1st – Abby Eakes
Forensic Science
1st – Anna Estes & Rob Pritchett

Medical Assisting
2nd – Semira Tigg
Emergency Medical Technician
2nd – Sophie Randol & Izzy Gaskins

Human Growth & Development
3rd – Amanda Albakry
Biotechnology
3rd – Tifany Orellana Hernandez
Home Health Aide
3rd – Emma Woods
HOSA Bowl
3rd – Lillian Stalsworth, Maura Reed, Samantha Taylor, Ma’Shayla Jones

Nursing Assisting
5th – Kennedy Leloup
Epidemiology
5th – Grace Westbrooks