CEC Douglas County North HOSA students represented our community at the annual State Leadership Conference, an event that brought together more than 2,000 competitors from across the state. HOSA competitors dedicate countless hours outside the classroom to master healthcare knowledge and hands‑on skills. Their commitment truly showed on the competition floor.
HOSA is a global student-led organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services and several federal and state agencies. HOSA’s mission is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community, through education, collaboration, and experience. HOSA actively promotes career opportunities in the health industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people.
Here’s a look at how our CEC DC North students placed:
⭐ Top 10 State Placements
We’re thrilled to recognize the following students for placing in the top 10 in their events, an impressive achievement given the size and competitiveness of the conference:
- Nick Sainz – 9th place, Clinical Lab Science
- Donovan Bridgewater – 6th place, Clinical Lab Science
- Kianna Hoffman & Gemma Macon – 4th place, CPR/First Aid
- Kaitlyn Burton – 7th place, Medical Assisting
- Addie Guth – 3rd place, ATC Leadership
🔍 Second Round Testing Shout‑outs
Advancing to second‑round testing is a major accomplishment on its own! Congratulations to the following competitors for making it through the first round—a testament to their preparation and skill:
- Ana Sofia Marquez Salas & Dyanna Burton – Forensic Science
- Taylor Berner – Medical Assisting
- All top 10 students listed above also advanced to round two!
Our HOSA members showed what it means to be dedicated future healthcare professionals. Their hard work, integrity, and perseverance made CECDCN proud.
Here’s to continued growth, learning, and leadership, and to an even stronger showing next year!
