 A group of Kentucky students pose for a photo under an archway at the 48th annual HOSA International Leadership Conference. Photo courtesy Susan Readnower, KY HOSA state advisor, Kentucky Department of Education
(NASHVILLE, TENN.) – Kentucky HOSA – Future Health Professionals (KY HOSA) participated in the 48th annual HOSA International Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tenn., on June 18-21.
KY HOSA was proudly represented by 309 registered attendees at the HOSA International Leadership Conference.
The mission of HOSA is to enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of all health science education students, helping them meet the needs of the health care community.
The 2024-2025 school year was marked by energy and innovation as HOSA members embraced the organization’s “Powered By People” theme. More than 14,320 members, advisors, judges and guests attended the HOSA International Leadership Conference this year.
The following KY HOSA members received special recognition during the conference:
Competitive Events Top 10 Finalists:
- Exploring Medical Innovation (Middle School)
- 9th place: Lawrence County – Aubrey Brady, McKinley Burton, Lauren Sammons and Zoey Wells
- Foundations of Veterinary Science (Middle School)
- 5th place: Lawrence County – Natalee West
- Medical Innovation (Secondary)
- 7th place: Bowling Green High School (Bowling Green Independent) – McKayle Gilbert and Surya Odom
- Medical Math (Secondary)
- 6th place: Menifee County High School – Carter Wells
- Prepared Speaking (Middle School)
- 7th place: Lawrence County – Briana Janka-Ashley
Barbara James Service Award
- Gold Level
- Bardstown High School (Bardstown Independent) – Jackson Wimpsett
- Elkhorn Crossing School (Scott County) – Kamryn Camp
- Knox Central High School (Knox County) – Audra Partin
- Prestonsburg High School (Floyd County) – Raegan Rose
- Shelby County High School – Anthony Gonzalez
- Silver Level
- Hardin County Schools Early College and Career Center – Reaghan Neal
- Pulaski County High School – Brooklyn York
- Bronze Level
- Arvin Education Center (Oldham County) – Cassidy Stocker
- Bardstown High School – Gracie Kisner
- Casey County Area Technology Center – Riley Mondie
- Estill County Area Technology Center – Elisabeth Merritt
- Hardin County Schools Early College and Career Center – A.J. Garris
- Hardin County Schools Early College and Career Center – Jada Gray
- Southwestern High School (Pulaski County) – Siddhi Patel
America’s Blood Center & HOSA Blood Drive
- Seneca High School (Jefferson County) – Bronze Level
Health Literacy Ambassador
- Bell County Area Technology Center – Shelby Hunter, Gold Level
HOSA Happenings
- Elkhorn Crossing School
- Grant County High School
- Letcher County Area Technology Center
- McCracken County HOSA
- McCreary Central High School
- Pulaski County High School
Outstanding State Leader
- Jack Adreon, past president of KY HOSA
Scholarship Recipient
- Courtney Esham, Fleming County High School. Career Path: Medical Law
HOSA Heroes Recognized
- Andrea Heisner, McCracken County HOSA Advisor
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