Our Health Science Academy students excelled in their District Competitions for HOSA, the Health Occupations Students of America. In HOSA, there are many different categories that students can compete in to showcase the talent best suited for them. To enter the District level, HOSA students and numerous others competed in online testing in December 2024. Brandon High HOSA members ranked in many categories at the District competition.
Anna McCoy placed first in Dental Science; Ava Tillery and Thomas Beck placed second in Health Career Display; Adilynn Kirkland and Bella McGahey placed fourth in Health Career Display; Kennedi Sutton placed second in Home Health Aide; Ragen Lamm placed sixth in Home Health Aide; Landry Singleterry placed first in Medical Assisting, Avery Smith placed fifth in Medical Assisting; Makenzie Harrison placed sixth place in Medical Terminology; Addie Moreman placed fifth in Nursing Assisting; Caleb Harper placed second in Pathophysiology; Ethan Berry placed third in Pathophysiology; Jayce Holman placed in Pharmacology; Kaitlin Jackson and Blain Tuten placed 4th in Public Service Announcement; Elizabeth Rowland placed second place in World Health and Disparities in Health Care; and lastly, Landyn House placed fourth place in World Health and Disparities in Health Care.
All of the students listed above have been ranked among the top 10, qualifying all of these talented students for the State-level competition at the Jackson Convention Center. Those who advance at State on March 26th-28th will be eligible for Nationals. These possible winners have the potential to go to Internationals from June 18th-21st, in Nashville, Tennessee.
We applaud all participants for their hard work and dedication at these competitions. Their devotion to the health industry is critical for the future of health and welfare. However, we should especially recognize the teachers of Brandon High School’s Health Science Academy for their role in preparing these proficient students. Congratulations to our HOSA students and teachers!