Congratulations to our High School HOSA State winners! Special Shout out to Las Cruces High School for earning the 2024 NMAA State Championship title!
HOSA stands for Health Occupations Students of America, students from middle schools and high schools showcased their skills and knowledge in various healthcare-related fields last month at the State Leadership Conference and competition. The competitions included events such as medical knowledge tests, hands-on clinical skill demonstrations, research presentations, and public health initiatives. Participants competed individually and as part of a team, aiming to demonstrate their proficiency in areas such as first aid, nursing, medical terminology, biomedical sciences, and more. Winners at the state level will now advance to national competitions, where they will have the opportunity to further showcase their talents and compete against students from across the country. Last night LCPS recognized every first place award winner:
ARROWHEAD PARK EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
•CERT Skills (Community Emergency Response Team Training): Madelynn Dunivan, Malak Abdaljalil
•Healthy Living: Samantha Ramirez
•HOSA Bowl: Faysal Alhussin, Janaki Venepally, Joshua Jones, Shazmeen Kamran
•Job Seeking Skills: Mohammed Geli
•Advisors: Jennifer Emery, Andrea Ellis-Gill, Dickie Moreno
CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL
•Clinical Nursing: Riya Ramesh
•Dental Science: Amy Sheen
•Forensic Science: Kaylee Phillips, Savannah Wilshusen
•Health Career Display: Jana Borham, Judy Borham
•Health Informatics: Destiny Pinedo
•Interviewing Skills: Abdoulaye Dieng
•Medical Reading: Mariana Gemoets
•Nutrition: Katie Yoo
•Pathophysiology: Valeria Colato
•Personal Care: Julian Lara
•Public Service Announcement: Emily Honest, Mckenzie Esquivel, Wajd Alshammari
•Researched Persuasive Writing and Speaking: Mia Apodaca
•Speaking Skills: Julian Lara
•Advisors: Andy Placencio, Tonya Massey
MAYFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
•Pharmacy Science: Eluteria Archuleta
•Life Support Skills: Jorge Dominguez
•Advisor: Gary Grammar
ORGAN MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL
•Biomedical Debate: Alicia Martinez, Jeorjinah Cardenas, Madelyn Danner
•Creative Problem Solving: Makayla Pena, Paige Duffy, Samantha Garcia
•Cultural Diversities & Disparities in Healthcare: Leonidas Hernandez
•Home Health Aide: Mila Delgado
•Medical Assisting: Mary Torres
•Physical Therapy: Ian Garcia
•Public Health: Francisco Alvarado, Jessica Mendoza, Natalie Ruiz
•Veterinary Science: Azul Gomez-Nino
Advisors: Michael Davila, Minerva Lopez
LAS CRUCES HIGH SCHOOL
•Behavioral Health: Ysabel Flores
•Clinical Lab Science: Mia Williams
•CPR/First Aid: Bailey Brooks, Elizabeth Briske
•Emotional Well-Being Challenge: Cooper Carroll, Maite Ruiz, Mia Williams
•Parliamentary Procedure: Bailey Brooks, Cooper Carroll, Mia Williams, Ruby Villarreal, Ysabel Flores
•Advisors: Kristin Gustine, Veronica Rivera
NMAA STATE CHAMPIONS
STATE ELECTED OFFICERS
•Vice President of Membership: Mia Homsi, Centennial
•Vice President of Communications: Charlotte Dennis, Mayfield