Collinsville High School’s future health professionals had a successful showing in state competition and three students qualified to represent Illinois on the national level.
Twenty-seven students from CHS participated in the HOSA-Future Health Professionals Illinois State Competition and Leadership Conference. HOSA is the largest national organization for students enrolled in health science and biomedical sciences programs
The academic focus and competition among the 1,060 competitors was intense according to Sheryl Modeer, BSN, BSEd, RN. Modeer, the CHS HOSA sponsor and Clinical Health Occupations Instructor, noted “During the awards ceremony, 14 times a CHS student was recognized on the main stage.”
The following students were awarded Top 10 in their event:
Jesianne Reynolds–Behavioral Health
Ashley Edwards–Dental Terminology
Skie Barker–Veterinary Science
Justin Peterson–Veterinary Science
Meghan Cheatham–Community Awareness
Makala Burch –Community Awareness
Bree Marciniak–Job Seeking Skills
Jarred Miller–Creative Problem Solving
Lexi Horras–Creative Problem Solving
Jaeden Sizemore–Creative Problem Solving
Bree Marciniak–Creative Problem Solving
The following students placed in the top 3 in their events and qualify to
represent the state of Illinois at Nationals:
Justin Peterson–placed 2nd in Veterinary Science
Bree Marciniak–placed 1st in Job Seeking Skills
Jesianne Reynolds–received the Barbara James Service Award
Modeer said, “We have not had a more respectful group. They were all very well-behaved. Their appearance was professional and each one performed like a true, future healthcare professional.”
The rapidly changing health care system needs dedicated workers who, in addition to their technical skills, are people-oriented and capable of playing a leadership or followership role as a member of a health care team.
HOSA is for students interested in pursuing a career in health and biomedical professions. It’s purpose is to develop leadership and technical competencies through a program of motivation, awareness and recognition — an integral part of the instructional program. This student-led organization provides opportunities for students to practice and refine their academic, technical, leadership, and teamwork skills to achieve seamless transition from education to careers.