Photo: Back Row L?R: Daniel Zapata (11), Kylie Contreras (11), Alexandria Reyes (12) Front Row L?R: Raquel Nevares (11), Rebecca Owens (12), Eric Ramirez (12)
SMHS HOSA Chapter Members Head To National Competition
By: Dr. Sarah Moreno, HOSA Future Health Professionals Advisor
The San Marcos High School HOSA: Future Health Professionals Chapter had a great showing at the State Competition this past weekend—resulting in six members who are moving on to the HOSA Future Health Professional National Competition, June 24-27, 2015, in Anaheim, California.
Junior Raquel Nevares demonstrated excellence in the Outstanding HOSA Chapter event. This required creating a scrapbook demonstrating all of our chapter activities throughout the year.
Junior Kylie Contreras placed 1st in Medical Reading. Kylie was required to read predetermined medically based fiction or non-fiction books and then take a test over the content and application of the material within the books.
Seniors Eric Ramirez and Alexandria Reyes placed 5th in EMT (Emergency Medical Technician). They completed a two part competition. First, they took a written exam to determine the top 10 teams, and then they performed a demonstration of skills.
Junior Daniel Zapata worked tirelessly to prepare a speech on the topic: HOSA Lead! He did not place in the top five; however, he will be representing our chapter to receive a Certificate of Recognition during the National Conference. This year, HOSA selected the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. San Marcos HOSA and the students of San Marcos High School raised over $250 to donate to this cause.
Seniors Rebecca Owens, Eric Ramirez, and Alexandria Reyes were outstanding contributing members to our community. Because of their commitment to community service they will be recognized with the Barbara James Service Award. In addition, due to her tremendous effort in community service, Senior Rebecca Owens is eligible to receive the Gold Level Presidents Volunteer Service Award.
As a chapter, the San Marcos High School members contributed over 400 hours of community service. This equates to over $10,000 in community impact.
“What an outstanding group of students,” said Dr. Sarah Moreno, chapter advisor.