Warsaw Community High School (WCHS) students recently showcased their talent at the Indiana HOSA State Leadership Conference, joining more than 2,100 students from across the state to compete in a wide range of health science events.
WCHS had an outstanding showing with 15 students earning Top 10 placements and two students placing in the Top 3, qualifying them for the HOSA International Leadership Conference (ILC) to be held in June in Nashville, Tenn., according to a news release from Warsaw Community Schools.
Among the top three national qualifiers were Leila Knepp, first place, veterinary technician; and Shaylee Viers, first place, research and persuasive speaking.
In addition to the national qualifiers, the following students placed in the Top 10 in their respective events: Sean Smith, public service announcement; Titiksha Gorhe, public service announcement, environmental science, biochemistry; Leila Knepp, human heredity; Paulina Granados, medical assisting; Karthik Peddireddy, medical assisting; Josue Montoya, medical assisting; Jaslene Juarez, phlebotomy; Shaylee Viers, phlebotomy; Lisa Iboi, researched persuasive speaking; Michelle Nayotl, CPR; and Jessica Duenas, CPR.
The HOSA International Leadership Conference in June will provide Leila Knepp and Shaylee Viers with the opportunity to represent Warsaw on the international stage, compete at the highest level and continue growing as future health professionals, stated the release.
Tabitha McDonald, HOSA sponsor and health sciences instructor, said, “Despite many being rookies and still learning what they are doing, our students were amazing! The students worked very hard preparing for state and it truly showed! Thank you all for your support!”