Sophia Luna Staff writer

H.O.S.A. or Health Occupations Students of America, is an international organization and club that many of our students are involved in. HOSA has a variety of divisions and career prep paths to participate in. Recently, our own HOSA club competed in their regional competition and advanced to State. The students in HOSA, and their sponsors Ms. Avens and Dr. Cano shared their excitement to compete at State. 

Junior Treasurer, Scarlett Graf, shared she spent her time in HOSA working with wonderful people, and creating an enjoyable environment for everyone in the club.

   “We strive to create a learning environment as well as service collaboration and experience , so we provide our members with the ability to deep dive into something they’re interested in in the healthcare field,” Graf said.

   HOSA is a way for students to explore a variety of options and career paths to take in healthcare.

   “The thing about Hosa is that there’s over 40 competitions you can choose from, and you can take test based ones, and skill based ones,” junior President Hector Frausto said.

   HOSA sponsor Ms. Avins is one of two teachers who helps lead the members to success. This is Avins’ first year as a sponsor.

   “In HOSA we are looking for somebody who is willing to learn, and try new things,” Avins said.

   Seniors Kaleigh Hampton and Isabella Carrizales are both members of CERT or Community Emergency Response Team. 

   “We are best friends and we have this little duo going on, so it definitely helps if you’re really good friends with your partner. It’s also important to uphold an amount of professionalism. It’s easy to have fun in the moment but also to take it seriously,” Hampton said.

   “In Hosa you get to network with people who are interested in the same thing as you, and you are already studying for stuff for your future that you wouldn’t study in regular courses,” Carrizales said.

   Junior historian, Karlee Kenyon, who is on the parliamentary procedure team, was extremely proud of her and her teammates for advancing to state.

   “I love my team, they are my favorite people in the whole wide world. We just work really well together and it makes studying and going to these competitions more enjoyable,” Kenyon said.

   HOSA members felt they accomplished amazing things this year and plan to continue to work hard.