IRSC HOSA Team Excels at State Leadership Conference

April 5, 2019 Robert Lane

Indian River State College students consistently excel at local, statewide, and national competition—earning top recognition for their academic, creative, and athletic achievement. The College’s Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) students’ performance at the organization’s State Leadership Conference is a shining example of the exceptionalism demonstrated by IRSC students.

Awards won at HOSA State Leadership Confernece in Orlando March 28-31.

At the conference, held March 28-31 in Orlando, diligent competition in their events earned five HOSA students four gold medals, two bronze medals, and two gold recognition medals.

The following are each of the recognitions and awards earned by the IRSC HOSA team at the State Leadership Conference:

Victoria Buezo
Researched Persuasive Writing and Speaking: 3rd Place—Bronze Medal
Healthcare Issues Exam: Gold Recognition Medal
HOSA Happenings (Newsletter and Publication): Gold Recognition Medal

Sabby Hightower
Leadership Event (Healthy Lifestyle): 1st place—Gold Medal
Courtesy Corps Winner: 1st Place—Gold Medal

Aeyanna Lucero
Leadership Event (Extemporaneous Health Poster): 1st Place—Gold Medal
$700 HOSA Scholarship: Alternate recipient

Kayla Senger
Medical Spelling: 3rd Place—Bronze Medal

Dieuliette Joseph
Health Science Event (KT – Behavioral Health): 1st Place—Gold Medal

Participation in the State Leadership Conference culminated with the recognition of the IRSC HOSA team on-stage to induct Indian River State College into the National HOSA Association.

The IRSC HOSA team members will now move forward to compete at the International HOSA Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida held June 19-23, 2019. Congratulations to our HOSA students for their well-earned recognition and achievement!