SCCSD students honored as 2019 IA HOSA Award finalists

Sioux City Community Schools students from East, North, and West high schools were honored as finalists at the 2019 Iowa HOSA State Awards. The awards were presented to students that demonstrate excellence and professionalism as a future health professional.

HOSA is a national student organization that provides opportunities for leadership development, motivation, and recognition exclusively for secondary, postsecondary, adult, and collegiate students enrolled in health science programs.

Students who placed first, second, or third at the State Awards qualify to represent Iowa at the International HOSA Conference, June 18-23 in Orlando, Florida. See the names below for a complete list of finalists.

Health Science Events

Medical Spelling
1^st place – Yahaira Sanchez – WHS

Medical Terminology
4^th place – Kaitlyn Sanford – EHS

Medical Math
1^st place – Kathleen Dam – NHS
6^th place – Christine Ly – NHS

Health Professions Events

Pharmacy Science
1^st place – Sierra Berg – NHS

Leadership Events

Extemporaneous Health Poster
3^rd place – Christine Ly – NHS
5^th place – Kaden Nieto – NHS

Extemporaneous Writing
1^st place – Yahaira Sanchez – WHS
2^nd place – Kathleen Dam – NHS

Health Career Photography
1^st place – Jessica Kleinschmidt – WHS

Job Seeking Skills
2^nd place – Kaitlyn Sanford – EHS

Prepared Speaking
2^nd place – Michel Salmeron – WHS

Teamwork Events

Health Career Display
4^th place – Michel Salmeron & Yahaira Sanchez – WHS
6^th place – Kennedy Jaerger & Hannah Trometer –WHS

2019-20 Iowa HOSA State Officer Candidates

Michel Salmeron – WHS
Yahaira Sanchez – WHS
Kathleen Dam – NHS
Eli Miller – NHS

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