Centennial High health occupations students advance to state contests

Students in the allied health academy at St. Lucie West Centennial High School (SLWCHS) recently participated in the HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) Winter Leadership Conference at Keiser University in West Palm Beach along with HOSA members from all over Region IX to determine those who would go on to state competition. Teacher and HOSA advisor Elizabeth Durkee coordinated events for the students. Pictured, from left, front row, are SLWCHS students Jalisa Smith, third place, Human Growth and Development; Michael Riley, third place, Dental Science; Tony-Anne Walker, third place, Home Health Aide; Victoria Hodges, first place, Speaking Skills. Back row, from left, are Sirenna Peance, fifth place, Physical Therapy; Nathalia Gomez, fifth place, Health Education team; Lindsey Harris, fourth place, Medical Law and Ethics; Joseph Motilal, fourth place, Pathophysiology; Savannah Beatty, fifth place, Home Health Aide; Alexia Stewart, fourth place, Medical Assisting; and Kristen Kohler and Rachel Cormier, fifth place, Health Education team. Not pictured is Orlando Duron, fourth place, Medical Photography. The next stop for these students is HOSA State Leadership Conference April 3-6 for the state contests.