Chapter Spotlight
Georgia HOSA recognizes the chapters that are active in their community by putting them on the Chapter Spotlight page. There is no requirement of what type of activity it may be, but it has to be involving your local chapter of HOSA. The event must have taken place during this school year.
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Chapter Spotlight Guidelines and Submission Form
February 2012
Chapter Name
Winder-Barrow High School HOSA
Chapter Officers & Titles
President- Sarabeth Porter
President-Elect- Connor Gay
Vice President- Srujay Patel
Secretary- Sophana Som
Treasurer- Beth Eldridge
Historian- Dominique Felker
Advisor Name
Elisa Bradberry
Event Name
Valentines Day Cards for Patients
Description of Event
As part of their January meeting, HOSA members made Valentines Day cards for the in-patients at Barrow Regional Medical Center. Beth Eldridge and Dominique Felker personally delivered the cards to patients that were hospitalized in the Medical/Surgical Unit on February 13th. The patients were very surprised and grateful. One patients wife said jokingly, "Well, I am glad you brought him something, because this is the only Valentines Day card he is gonna get".
February 2012
Chapter Name
Bremen High School HOSA
Chapter Officers & Titles
Co Presidents- Allison Payne, Ashton McManus
President Elects- Laurel Norris, Ashley Camp
Vice President- Brianna Prince
Reporter- Mary Everett
Historian- Andrea Zawacki
Advisor Name
Randa Smith
Event Name
Christmas Cheer and Spring Prom Preview
Description of Event
Bremen HOSA began our Christmas Cheer service project by collecting items and raising money to sponsor needy families in our community. With amazing generosity, we were able to provide clothes, games, and electronics for 7 different families. As a fundraiser, we are sponsoring a Spring Prom Preview fashion show. Local businesses are providing attire for our HOSA students serving as models. Local cosmetologists and makeup artists are supporting BHS by doing hair, makeup, and nails in exchange for free advertising. Money raised will be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and to sponsor students for National Leadership Conference.
February 2012
Chapter Name
Ola High School HOSA
Chapter Officers & Titles
President- Brooke Vaughan
Vice President- Alexis Gonzalez
Secretary- Erin Osborne
Reporter- Laura-Kate Buttrill
Historians- Tiara Harris, Makayla Winters
Advisor Name
Heidi Bartlett
Event Name
Henry Medical Center Trunk-or-Treat
Description of Event
Ola High School HOSAs chapter members set up a trunk in Henry Medical Centers 5th Annual Trunk or Treat. We provided candy and a decorated trunk, so local children could trick-or-treat in a safe environment and have fun dressing in their costumes. Ola HOSA members really enjoyed giving back to the community with a total of nearly 200 happy trick-or-treaters.
February 2012
Chapter Name
Bleckley County High School HOSA
Chapter Officers & Titles
President- Emily Coleman
Vice President- Morgan Hobbs
Secretary- Trishna Patel
Reporter- Ashley Burton
Historian- Kristina Carroll
Advisor Name
Candi Dykes
Event Name
Sharing the Joy of Christmas with Others
Description of Event
Members of HOSA as well as FBLA, DECA, and FCCLA held a combined Christmas party on December 12, 2011. The students of these organizations did not want the party to be just about them though. They participated in joint community service projects. Members brought in toiletries to assemble care packages for a woman's shelter and items for a local family in need. They then visited Bryant Nursing Home where they sang Christmas carols with the residents and shared cards they made for them. The members finished out the evening with refreshments, games and prizes. The joy of Christmas was not only brought to the residents of the nursing home or the people receiving the gifts, but also to the members of the CTSOs who participated in the party. They were able to see that the true joy of Christmas is through giving.
February 2012
Chapter Name
Cook High School HOSA
Chapter Officers & Titles
President- Elizabeth Mayers
Vice President- Pryce Brown
Secretary- Karen Rogriguez
Treasurer- Rachel Garcia
Historian- Katie Peach
Reporter-Amber Davis
Parliamentarian- Jacob Jobe
Advisor Name
Pam Dobbins
Event Name
Cook High School "Goes Green" to Help Celebrate Recovery
Description of Event
Cook High School HOSA is "going greeen" by collecting cans to help the environment and the community. HOSA kicked off the year by going beyond possible by giving a donation to Celebrate Recovery which is held at Open Door Baptist Church on Monday nights. Mrs. Pat James accepted the donation. She teaches at Cook High School and is a member at Open Door Baptist Church. Celebrate Recovery meets the needs for the community for individuals and their families who are struggling with addictions. HOSA will continue to help Celebrate Recovery throughout the year in hopes of positively impacting the Cook Community.
Pictured: HOSA president Elisabeth Myers presents donation to Mrs. Pat James for Celebrate Recovery. HOSA members from: left Lane Riley, KiRiyah Kimbrough, Kareesha Wolf, Zamirah Johnson, Ladilia Keeley, Yessenia Bautista, Kari Funderburk, Kaydee Shealey, Edith Quinonez and Amber Davis (kneeling).
February 2012
Chapter Name
C. A. Gray Jr. High School HOSA
Chapter Officers & Titles
President- Bailey Faison
1stt Vice President- Shelby McCoy
2nd Vice President- Rachael Godinez
Secretary- Whitney Alford
Treasurer- Brady Jarvis
Parliamentarian (9th grade)- Carmen Miranda
Parliamentarian (8th grade)- Ashlin Campbell
Photographer- Maribel Sepulveda
Reporter- Edith Gonzalez
Scrapbook- Yarisha Hill
Advisor Name
Vickie Kirkley, RN
Event Name
C. A. Gray Jr. High HOSA Bowl-A-Rama
Description of Event
September 22, 2011, C.A. Gray Jr. High HOSA students participated in their first BOWL-A-RAMA which was held at the Albany Fun Park. Forty HOSA members made up ten bowling teams which raised $500.00 for the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.
February 2012
Chapter Name
Ware County High School HOSA
Chapter Officers & Titles
President- Kaycee Meeks
Vice President- Ellen Gourley
Secretary- Hannah Harper
Treasurer- Henisha Patel
Publicity- Maggie Delk
Parliamentarian- Stephanie Hamilton
Advisor Name
M. Johnson, M. Thrift, D. Solomon
Event Name
Freshman Orientation to Career Pathways
Description of Event
Recently, Ware County High School had an event to introduce freshman students to career pathways. The career pathways are available for students as they enter their sophomore year. Healthcare and HOSA students presented speeches, powerpoints, and pamphlets to bring awareness to the students of healthcare careers and HOSA.
February 2012
Chapter Name
Mundys Mill High School HOSA
Chapter Officers & Titles
President- Xavier Woods
Vice President- Ashajah Abraham
Secretary- Taliyah Brown
Treasurer- Makeda Terrell
Parliamentarian- Kelton Oates
Historian- Arielle Hill
Junior Advisor- Alexis Shropshire
Advisor Name
Phyllis Hoskins
Event Name
HOSA Breast Cancer Walk and Blood Drive
Description of Event
HOSA sponsored its annual Breast Cancer Walk at Mundys Mill High School on October 22nd, 2011. It was a very successful and well planned event. Parents and kids from all ages were there to participate in all the fun activities. Breast cancer survivors and their families were there to join the festivities and share their inspirational stories of overcoming this life threatening disease. Festivities such as live entertainment, food, games and of course the walk for cancer around the school track. Some of mini events were volleyball sack, three leg racing, and karaoke. It was a joyous occasion and fun filled day. All the proceeds went towards educational materials to support breast cancer awareness.
February 2012
Chapter Name
Fannin County High School HOSA
Chapter Officers & Titles
President- Madison Bundy
President Elect- Mary Allen
Vice President- Rachel Anderson
Secretary- Brittany Green
Treasurer- Holly Davis
Reporter- Cassie Cornillaud
Historian- Britney Chastain
Advisor Name
Anne Soriero
Event Name
Nursing Home Auction
Description of Event
Fannin County HOSA had our annual nursing home auction on Saturday, December 3rd. This was a fun activity for the residents of Heritage Healthcare of Blue Ridge. The residents look forward to this activity every year. They were given play money and were able to bid on items that have been donated. The residents were able to get items for themselves and gifts for others and have a great time too!
February 2012
Chapter Name
Pierce County High School HOSA
Chapter Officers & Titles
President- Skylar Dixon,
Vice President- Brittany Vickery
Secretary- Libbi Thomas
Treasurer- Cadi Riggins
Advisor Name
Melba Deen
Event Name
Fall Festival at Pierce County Nursing Home
Description of Event
Members of the PCHS HOSA Club provide assistance for the residence and staff during Fall Festival at PCNH. The students prepare, set up and aid the residents as they participate in games and enjoy snacks. The festival ends with a special cook out enjoyed by the residents, staff and volunteers.
February 2012
Chapter Name
Henry County High School HOSA
Chapter Officers & Titles
President- Paris Gilbert
Vice President- Chanell Harris
Secretary- Naghma Ahmed
Treasurer- Mark Stultz
Reporter- Giselle Devot
Parliamentarian- Neha Ahmed
Historian- Daniella Barry
Public Relations- Dena Gibson
Advisor Name
Tracy Floyd, RN, RDH
Event Name
2011 Henry County High Relay for Life Walk
Description of Event
On April, 29th 2011, Henry County High School HOSA organized and held a Mini Relay for life walk in an effort to raise money for cancer research and increase awareness of the severity and impact of cancer on the lives of us all. We included a ceremony, in which all participants were given a balloon one of the following colors. Orange signifying: Leukemia; White: Cervical Cancer; Pink: Breast Cancer; and Lavender: General Cancer awareness. We released these balloons before walking, in honor of the memory of those we lost to cancer, survivors, and those currently suffering from the disease. We succeeded at our goal and raised over $600 for the cause.
February 2012
Chapter Name
Hardaway High School HOSA
Advisor Name
Natalie Kelly
Event Name
Keep the Babies Fresh and Clean
Description of Event
Hardaway HOSA conducted a cleaning supply drive for The Medical Canter, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), in Columbus, Georgia. Nancy Williams, the Director of Volunteer Services, presented the need for dye and perfume free detergent, dryer sheets, and bleach. During the weeklong drive, 50 HOSA members generously brought in all of the cleaning supplies needed!
The nursing staff was very appreciative, per Mrs. Williams Thank you for the 30+ bottles of clorex, detergent and dryer sheets for the NICU Babies. The NICU staff and volunteers wash EVERY thing for the babies. The items collected and donated Will go a long way! Because Hardaway HOSA has now been made aware of this important need, they plan to do another drive in the spring and continue this effort for years to come.
January 2012
Chapter Name
Mary Persons High School HOSA
Chapter Officers & Titles
President- Jessica McGuire
Vice President- Dawn Fraser
Secretary- Jenay Willis
Treasurer- Tachina Walker
Reporter- Rebecca Pierce
Parliamentarian- Brittany White
Advisor Name
Penny Howard
Event Name
Mary Persons Purchases AED for High School
Description of Event
Mary Persons' HOSA members were looking for a school or community based project and decided to raise the funds to provide an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to be housed in the school gymnasium. AEDs are devices that are used in conjunction with CPR by a trained individual to electrically shock the heart in order to return it to a normal rhythm if the heart is currently in cardiac arrest or type of detrimental rhythm, such as fibrillation. This new AED will be one of two that are housed on the MPHS campus. This is just one more thing HOSA has done to make MPHS a safer place!
January 2012
Chapter Name
Chestatee High School
Chapter Officers & Titles
President- Brooke Reynolds
Vice President- Kyia Shuler
Secretary- Shannon Grossman
Treasurer- Janet Aguilar
Reporter- Melissa Medina
Advisor Name
Allison Wilson
Event Name
Sometimes the Best Medicine is a Good Example
Description of Event
When you come right down to it, success as a healthcare provider is measured by the real changes that occur through improving a persons day to day life. Healthcare Science students at Chestatee High School are learning that lesson in success through their partnership with the Hall County School Nurse program. Students enrolled in the Nursing Essentials course are taught to use audiometers and Snellen eye charts in order to work with the school nurses at the middle and elementary schools to conduct hearing and vision screenings. These initial screenings, tested on kindergarten, 5th grade and 8th grade students often pick up deficiencies that, left undetected, can result in physical and developmental delays.
It is a fantastic opportunity for my healthcare science students because it allows them to directly transfer concepts taught in the classroom that range from anatomy and physiology to growth and development to the use of monitoring devices and then directly apply them to a real life experience, Healthcare Science teacher Allison Wilson said. The students return from these clinical experiences energized and ready to do more. They recall their experience in elementary school when they were on the receiving end of the screening process and want to make this a positive experience for these children, Wilson said. According to student workers, a bonus in this process is that former teachers from elementary and middle school are able to see past students perform in roles that are preparing these young adults to enter the healthcare profession. It is a taste of success that educators and students alike can savor, Wilson said.
Having the Healthcare Science students help the school nurses with the vision and hearing screens is a win-win situation, Hall County School Nurse Program Coordinator Mamie Coker said. In an effort to minimize missed instruction time, the school nurses mass screen about 800 7th and 8th graders in one morning. Coker confirms that these tests would not be possible without the added high school student help. Often time we have a large number of hearing failures when using volunteer screeners without a health care background. At the last screen at Chestatee Academy, we only had a handful of hearing failures and that is a testimony to the quality of screening procedures used by the students, Coker said.
The healthcare challenges within the community are greater than ever before. Healthcare costs continue to rise, more and more people are uninsured and the public health system is strained. Free health screening programs such as the ones afforded to public school children by the school nurses are invaluable when preventive health care seems out of reach for some families.
As this group of 19 students prepare themselves to enter the nursing profession at various levels, they do so with a real understanding that each of them can make important contributions to the health of their community as they continue to seek out opportunities to volunteer. This experience has placed a human face on public health and has shown the impact that school nurses have within the community. After all, sometimes the best medicine is simply a good example.
January 2012
Chapter Name
Centennial High School
Chapter Officers and Titles
President- Mary Aghajanian
President Elect- Sarah Lee
Vice President- Anna Muzzuckelli
Secretary- Laura Dekle
Treasurer-Allison Morgan
Reporter- Caylor Riemenschneider
Historian- Rayna Berinhout
Parliamentarian- Alex Leach
Advisor Name
Jama Willbanks
Event Name
Orange Out 2011
Description of Event
Centennial High School organized a Pennies for Patients fundraiser to earn money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to put towards researching and finding a cure. Students held a silent auction, collected money all night during the homecoming football game, placed collection jars in each classroom for donations, and hosted a bake sale. All proceeds from these events went towards the fundraiser. In order to raise awareness and inform the student body of the importance of this cause, students gave a quick speech and the school wide pep rally, hung posters, and designated one day of the week to be "Orange Out Day" in which everyone wore this color to support the cause. This event at the school was hugely successful and Centennial reached its goal of raising over $2,000!
January 2012
Chapter Name
Crisp County High School
Chapter Officers and Titles
President- Elizabeth McLemore
Vice President- Ashley Persall
Vice President- Tripp Blackwell
Vice President- Bret Stewart
Secretary- Alyssa Christmas
Treasurer- Katie Lamb
Reporter- Ricki Phillips
Advisor Name
Kay Roberts
Event Name
Hospital Volunteer Program
Description of Event
This year our HOSA organization began a Hospital Volunteer Program with our local hospital, Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele, GA. This program will continue during the summer and next year. We asked Leonard Carter, Vice-President at the hospital how we could help the hospital. Mr. Carter is on our Advisory Committee. Mr. Carter suggested a Saturday volunteer program. Our HOSA group had eight students that wanted to participate. The students rotate Saturdays working four to eight hours in whatever department needs help that day. The students have the opportunity to work along side a hospital employee. Our picture shows Reico Harvey working with a pharmacist. The second picture shows four of the students that work in the hospital volunteer program, from left to right Lakyn Arnett, Elizabeth McLemore, Cierra Green, and Ashley Butler. To participate with the program the students must go through an orientation that stresses HIPAA. The students also have a drug screen and TB tine test done. This program has given students opportunities to see what working in the hospital is like. It gives the hospital a chance to see the students work ethic and attitude. Also, it is a helping hand to the departments in the hospital that need extra help. It has been a big plus for students and the hospital.
January 2012
Chapter Name
Spalding High School
Chapter Officers and Titles
President- Lauren Cook
Vice President- Jessica Hopper
President Elect- Jakila Leaks
Secretary- Tabitha Galloway
Treasurer- Victoria Davis
Parliamentarian- Ashley Harker
Fundraising Chair- Victoria Johnson
Advisor Name
Yvonne Reid
Event Name
Health-A-Thon
Description of Event
Spalding High School HOSA members held a Health-A-Thon for faculty members. Third and second year students took blood pressures as well as weights and measurements for BMI indexes. Informational handouts were given on nutrition and hypertension. For participating faculty, junior HOSA members made a special snack of low fat ice-cream and diet coke to demonstrate a healthier alternative to tasty treats.
January 2012
Chapter Name
South Paulding High School
Chapter Officers and Titles
President- Brittany Marshall
Vice President- Halie Hicks
Secretary- Megan Cole
Treasurer- Jessieca Hannah
Advisor Name
Martha Covington
Event Name
SPHS HOSA supports Helping Hands Community Organization
Description of Event
The 2010-2011 Community Service Project for our student lead activity was reaching out and serving Thanksgiving dinners to those who were in need. HOSA members had the opportunity to meet and serve their local community. Also, the club in conjunction with the Helping Hands Organization held a can food drive and gave bags of can food to those in need.
September 2011
Chapter Name
Woodland High School Cartersville-Bartow County
Chapter Officers and Titles
President Ryan Ruggiero
Vice President Erika Whitely
Secretary Caitlin Jones
Treasurer Kaylin Baker
Historian Anna Waits
Advisor Name
Lori Kilgo
Event Name
WHS Homecoming Parade 2011
Description of Event
Every year Woodland High School (Cartersville) has a Homecoming Parade the day of the game. Almost every club has a float. On Friday, September 23rd our float participated in the parade. Our float was a truck and it helps promote Woodland's HOSA chapter by bringing awareness to the students viewing the parade. The float brings presence of our school's HOSA chapter to the entire school by publicizing the club and encouraging people to join.
August 2011
Chapter Name
Southeast Bulloch High School
Chapter Officers and Titles
President-Casi Lee
President Elect- Cory Graham
Vice President-Mackenzie Waters
Secretary- Shelby Gavin
Treasurer- Emily Prosser
Reporter-Danielle Hightower
Historian-Kayla Lanier
Parliamentarian-Ariel Key
Sargent at Arms- Cody Hanna
2nd block VP: Natalie Corley
3rd block VP: Emily Herndon
4th block VP: Timothy Thompson
Advisor Name
Sharon Pye
Event Name
Brooklet Peanut Festival
Description of Event
Every year the town of Brooklet hosts the Brooklet Peanut Festival. SEB's HOSA always staffs a booth. This year we provided free blood pressure checks and free water. All day HOSA members gave out free water to the people walking by and offered to check their blood pressure. We also provided a place for people to sit briefly and get some relief from the hot sun. We like to provide this service to our community and get in some practice with our blood pressure assessment skills!
May 2011
Chapter Name
Hardaway High School HOSA
Advisor Name
Natalie Kelly
Event Name
Teens For Jeans
Description of Event
Hardaway HOSA joined forces with Aeropostale in their 4th Annual Teens For Jeans Campaign. During the week of February 7th-11th 2011, HOSA members were asked to bring in any size or style of gently used jeans. Joe Daniels, the manager of the local store, met with the students and encouraged them to bring as many as they could by giving them a t-shirt and a discount coupon to his store. There was an outstanding response! At the end of the week, 341 jeans were collected. The top student was Ashia Eaton, with a donation of 70 pairs of jeans! Mr. Daniels collected the jeans and then distributed them to the local homeless shelter, House of Mercy. HOSA members really enjoyed this community project. They are already making plans for next year and how they can beat their own record! Way to go Hardaway HOSA!!
May 2011
Chapter Name
Social Circle High School HOSA
Chapter Officers and Titles
President: Victoria Hutchinson
President-Elect: Brittany Alexander
Vice President: Harley Davis
Activities Director: Chelsea Lopshire
Advisor Name
Julie A. Johnson
Event Name
Red Cross Blood Drive
Description of Event
This was Social Circle High School's 4th blood drive of the year, with another in May, it was our biggest of the year. We blinged out the media center in green for St. Patty's Day and had a blast hosting 89 people at our school. We collected 73 pints of blood, 8 pints over our goal of 65! This is enough blood to potentially save 219 people! For more information, check out our HOSA Fan Page! (http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Social-Circle-High-School-HOSA/136911239681047).
April 2011
Chapter Name
Harlem High School HOSA
Chapter Officers and Titles
President: Marlee Garner
Vice President: Alex Coleman
Secretary: Jenny Snellings
Treasurer: Devante Thomas
Chaplain: Emilee Boe
Advisor Name
Ginny Thibodeau, RN
Event Name
Breast Cancer Awareness Month - October 2010
Description of Event
To spread the word of Breast Cancer Awareness, our President, Marlee Garner, and a H.O.S.A member, Taylor Thomas, made pink ribbons to sell to the student body. We sold 200 ribbons at fifty cents a piece and collected $100, which we then donated to a local organization called The Lydia Project. The Lydia Project provides free services for women facing any type of cancer worldwide. After wearing the pink ribbons for a week, on Friday, October 15th, we encouraged the student body to wear pink. Almost the entire school participated including our Principal, Mr. Perez.
To continue spreading the word of awareness, our H.O.S.A. chapter set up the Mobile Mammography Unit from University Hospital to park in the school parking lot and they perform mammograms for women in the community. Around 15 mammograms were performed and many women were appreciative.
April 2011
Chapter Name
Baldwin High School HOSA
Chapter Officers and Titles
President: Rashod Mathis
1st Vice President: Rachanta Waller
2nd Vice President: Shaquanna Young
Recording Secretary: Amber Burch
Corresponding Secretary: Jacquelyn Jones
Treasurer: Xavius Davis
Historian/Reporter: Shaneka Tucker
Advisor Name
Wilhelmenia Wade, RN
Event Name
Juvenile Diabetes Informational Booth
Description of Event
The National Service Project for the next two years for our student organization, Health Occupations Students of America, is Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Chelsea Adams, along with Amber Burch (not pictured), hosted an informational booth at the winter PTO/Open House meeting on January 20, 2011. Hundreds of meeting attendees had the opportunity to pick up literature and ask questions about the disease.
March 2011
Chapter Name
South Cobb High School HOSA
Chapter Officers and Titles
Co-President: Leslie Walter & Jiby Yohannan
President-Elect: Chinonso Ogojiaku
Vice President: Neda Norouzi
Vice-President Membership: Ruku Machiwala
Vice-President Competition: Ify Orizu
Secretary: Johnathan Smith
Reporter: Ross Ussery
Parliamentarian: Chu Chu Onyeakwu
State Officer: Armin Behrozzi
Advisor Name
Ellen Katzowitz
Event Name
Lekotek of GA Race
Description of Event
On Saturday August 28th, South Cobb High School's HOSA Chapter volunteered with Lekotek of Georgia and participated in their 18th annual run. Mbare Konte, one of South Cobb HOSA's members raised almost $300 of donations to benefit Lekotek. There were 27 South Cobb High School HOSA members that volunteered. The students had to do everything from encouraging runners during the race, greeting the runners at the finish line, and doing activities with the special needs children.
The South Cobb HOSA organization adopted Lekotek as their community service project in 2010 and is continuing to work with the Lekotek staff and becomr more involved. Children with disabilities and special needs face challenges such interacting with family members and participating in school and community activities. Lekotek facilitates successful inclusion in all aspects of life. All children learn through play and Lekotek provides a recreational environment to meet the special needs of every child. Lekoteks philosophy is that every child can be successful with adaptations such as toys, software and computer input devices.
March 2011
Chapter Name
Luella High School HOSA
Chapter Officers and Titles
President: Jadon Bruno
Vice President: Shivani Desai
Secretary: Jessika Wilkerson
Treasurer: Chizoba Eze
Historian: Janae Henderson
Advisor Name
Mrs. Frances Close, RDH, BAS
Event Name
Visiting and Christmas Caroling for Seniors
Description of Event
The HOSA members of Luella High School in Henry County went out on the town for volunteer work at Laurel Park, associated with Henry County Medical Center. The HOSA members joined in and celebrated the Holiday season with the senior citizens by singing Christmas carols and talking with them or just to keep them company a few days before Christmas. The experience for us as future health care workers was a joy to see the smiles we placed on many elder's faces, and the many more we plan to give after we save the lives of others.
February 2011
Chapter Name
Chattooga High School HOSA
Chapter Officers and Titles
President: Saromey Walker
Vice President: Haley Studdard
Secretary: Fayla Henderson
Treasurer: Jenna Lashley
Advisor Name
Kathy Daniel
Event Name
Alzheimers Memory Walk
Description of Event
On September 18th, Chattooga High School HOSA members participated in the Alzheimers Memory Walk held annually at Berry College in Rome, GA. Memory Walk is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research. Chattooga students walked the 3-mile route around the campus and raised over $1200, which greatly exceeded their goal of $500.
February 2011
Chapter Name
Whitfield Career Academy HOSA
Chapter Officers and Titles
President: Jessika Seitz
Vice President: Hannah Cope
Secretary: Courtney Eves
Treasurer: Allexis O'Quinn
Reporter: Emily Andrews
Senior HOSA Advisor: Leyanet Gonzalez
Junior HOSA Advisor: Lillian Sanchez
Advisor Name
Teresa Andrews
Event Name
Powder Puff Football Game
Description of Event
HOSA officers and members planned a powder puff game as a way to raise funds for community service projects, HOSA week activities, as well as SLC. The school was Powder Puff crazy by game day. Seniors prevailed winning their first game as well as the championship game. The most impressive part of the day, however, was the male cheerleaders. What a great activity, raising awareness of HOSA in the school, and over $1000.00 to fund our various projects.
January 2011
Chapter Name
C. A. Gray Jr. High School HOSA
Chapter Officers and Titles
President: Hart Summer
9th Vice-President: Arturo Hernandez
8th Vice-President: Bailey Faison
Secretary:Caitlin Campbell
Treasurer:Carlos Segundo
Parliamentarian: Imani Thompson
8th Grade Parliamentarian: Jacqueline Garcia
Photographer: Lacey English
Historian:Valeria Miranda
Reporter:Celeste Rojo
Chaplin: Mika Snipes
Membership Officer: Myriel Campos
Scrapbook: Jennifer Campos
Co-Scrapbook: Jessica Gutierrez
Competitive Events Officer: Lidia Alonso
Officer At Large: Doni Holt
Advisor Name
Vickie Kirkley, RN, Med.
Event Name
Community Service Project for Colquitt County EMC
Description of Event
C. A. Gray HOSA officers stayed after-school and dressed in their Official HOSA uniforms to serve at a Colquitt County EMC banquet on 09/16/10. This dinner was organized to honor a retiree after many years of service to Colquitt EMC, with over 300 in attendance. The HOSA officers set up the tables and chairs. They laid out the silverware and the desserts. They frequently went around and offered water and tea refills making sure the guests were all well served. The dessert tables were always filled due to the attention of the officers. Fourteen out of the sixteen officers were able to attend and be part of this unique opportunity. You only retire once!
Our objective this year is to spotlight HOSA and our C. A. Gray Jr. High chapter throughout the community as well as with business and industry. We were able to share with the guest what HOSA stands for and what were all about. We were a big hit at this banquet and received a wonderful letter of appreciation from Colquitt EMC. Also, during the banquet officers were complimented on their service, appearance, and maturity.
January 2011
Chapter Name
Washington Wilkes High School HOSA
Chapter Officers and Titles
President: Kristin Lukich
Vice President: Alex Walker
Advisor Name
Ann Harrison
Event Name
HOSA Promotion
Description of Event
HOSA senior, CNA student, Shaniqua Banks, created a promotional bulletin board in the school using one of the posters provided by National HOSA. The board was used in conjunction with other resources during membership drive to increase student body awareness of HOSA and HSTE classes offered.
April 2010
Chapter Name
Southeast Bulloch High School HOSA
Chapter Officers and Titles
President: Katlyn Hamilton
President - Elect: Ashley Jarriel
Vice President: Tyler Bradford
Secretary: Kascey Lanier
Treasurer: Katie Lynch
Reporters: William Young
Vice President of public relations: Taylor Williamson
1st block Vice President: Lesley Watkins
2nd block Vice President: Ariel Key and Margo Straughan
4th block Vice President: Ansley Rushing
Advisor Name
Sharon Pye
Event Name
2010 Talent Show for Cystic Fibrosis
Description of Event
On February 11, 2010 the HOSA chapter hosted a talent show to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis. This was a very successful event. We had elementary, middle, and high school contestants to participate in this wonderful event. The competition was divided up into three categories: Intermediate, Junior, and Senior. The elementary school did well for their age. The junior division made up the middle school. The biggest group of all was our very own high school division they made the crowd go wild. Each division each had a first place, second place, and a third place. The intermediate and senior division gave their money price back to us to donate to Cystic Fibrosis. We also had a guest speaker who was Erin Patrick, she has Cystic Fibrosis. She told the audience about how she lives her daily life with this disease. She is 18 years old and she is a senior at Southeast Bulloch high school. We collected money by selling tickets, concessions, and people paying at the door and selling the Cystic Fibrosis t-shirt. This event was so successful that we raised $1,739.55 for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. This was a wonderful night thanks to all HOSA officers and our advisor Mrs. Sharon Pye.
March 2010
Chapter Name
Wayne County High School HOSA
Chapter Officers and Titles
Kelli Horton, President; Caitlyn Poppell, Vice President; Kara Forrister, Secretary; Victoria Madray, Reporter; Paislee Parrish, Brittany Cline, Amanda Vice, Slide Show Committee.
Advisor Name
Diane Clary
Event Name
Hot Chocolate and Cookies at Golden Living Center
Description of Event
The Wayne County High School HOSA Chapter battled the low winter temperatures to visit a local nursing home and serve hot chocolate and cookies to the residents. Eight members braved the high 20s temperature on February 25th to serve hot chocolate and cookies and call Bingo for the residents of Golden Living Center. This is an annual event for the members to add a little warmth to the cold winter months early in the year.
February 2010
Chapter Name
Chattooga High School HOSA
Chapter Officers and Titles
President: Court Cramer; Vice President: Saromey Walker, Secretary/Treasurer: Amanda Martin, Reporter: Jenna Lashley
Advisor Name
Kathy Daniel
Event Name
A Christmas She Won't Forget!
Description of Event
Morgan Campbell, a first year student in the Healthcare program at Chattooga High School, learned CPR approximately two weeks before Christmas break. She took the CPR course in Mrs. Kathy Daniels Healthcare Science Class. No one could foresee how important this CPR class would later prove to be.
This young heroine was on a trip over the long break with her friends. Their grandmother had a seizure and suddenly stopped breathing. The teenagers called 911 to send an ambulance their way.
The 911 operator said that is she wasnt breathing to give her CPR, Morgan said. I stood there scared for what seemed like about three minutes.
Despite freezing up those few minutes, Morgan recalled the CPR training she had recently taken, and started the life saving technique. Luckily, after being administered CPR, the grandmother began breathing again. When the ambulance arrived, the EMT told Morgan that is she hadnt administered CPR to the woman; she wouldnt have made it to the hospital alive.
Morgan is a freshman at CHS and plans to become a Pediatrician.
January 2010
Chapter Name
Lakeside High School HOSA
Chapter Officers and Titles
Brittany Heinemann-President, Preethi Murugapaan- Senior VP, Kristen Canada- Junior VP Amber Upchurch- Secretary, Hope Good- Events Coordinator, Katlynn VanSchoonhoven- Comunications
Advisor Name
Cathy Gray & Pam Gosney
Event Name
Fall 2009 Blood Drive partnered with Shepeard Community Blood Center
Description of Event
Lakeside High Schools HOSA students donated life on Thursday, September 10, 2009. With 95 attempted donors, the group helped save many local lives. The school was visited by buddy blood drop before the blood drive as an encouragement to donate. Giving blood is extremely important especially for those needing the transfusions. This is the first blood drive of many to come this school year. This is just one of the many ways LHS HOSA gives back to the community. Donate blood, save lives.
Chapter Spotlight - September 2009
Chapter Name
Riverdale High School HOSA
Chapter Officers and Titles
Van Le: (President), Amarachi Ibekwe ( Vice President), Delvon Lewis (Vice President), Secretary ( Katherine Morgan). Treasurer ( Shelby Nelson)
Parliamentarian ( Alexis Britten), Historian ( Tamara Jones)
Advisor Name
Rachel L Whitfield
Event Name
Riverdale HOSA and CBS/Cool Schools Live Broadcast
Description of Event
The Riverdale HOSA chapter was chosen by CBS News to be featured in the Cool Schools Segment. During this segment Vice President Amarachi Ibekwe spoke about the benefits of the healthcare science program and HOSA. HOSA Signage was featured along with the chapter's membership display board. This interview provided an excellent opportunity to feature HOSA and the benefits for all it's members. Students interviewed during the broadcast spoke passionately about their love for healthcare and the necessity to enroll in healthcare science programs. In the end CBS was able to capture on camera the love our students have for our programs and how our programs work to bridge the gap created by the shortage of healthcare workers. Lastly, during the interview I had the opportunity to speak to the camera man. He is a former student from AR Johnson High School and spoke very highly about the HOSA program offered there. Truly we can see HOSA'S far reaching effects.
http://www.cbsatlanta.com/video/21112479/index.html
Chapter Spotlight - March 2009
Chapter Name
Bradwell Institute
Chapter Officers and Titles
Bradwell Institute HOSA Members
Advisor Name
Suzann Sauls
Event Name
Coastal Manor Long Term Care Facility Thanksgiving Party
Description of Event
Seventeen Bradwell Institute HOSA students took part in an annual Thanksgiving party at Coastal Manor LTCF. Students worked with the staff and other volunteers as they prepared residents for their Thanksgiving meal. Many family members were also there to share the day with the residents. HOSA students made sure these families were able to find their way around as well as assisting them with their plates and drinks. As preparations were completed, students visited with the residents, sharing stories and creating bonds that are sure to last. This is the first year Bradwell Institute HOSA participated in this event at Coastal Manor. This will continue to be a part of Bradwell HOSAs mission to give to the community.
Chapter Spotlight - January 2009
Chapter Name
Chestatee High School HOSA
Chapter Officers and Titles
CHS HOSA Members
Advisor Name
Allison Wilson
Event Name
Helmet Safety Program Is Off To a Great Start
Description of Event
To help prevent head injuries from biking, skating, scootering and skateboarding, Chestatee HOSA has formed a partnership with Safe Kids Gainesville-Hall County to complete a series of Helmet Safety Programs. In the next two months, 37 Chestatee HOSA members will work with volunteers from the Gainesville Police Department, Hall County Sheriffs Department, Hall County Fire Services and Northeast Georgia Medical Center to help educate over 3,100 second grade students from 26 elementary schools throughout Gainesville and Hall County, distributing over 2000 helmets. This school-based injury prevention program is being held to increase the awareness of elementary age children of the need to consistently wear helmets while participating in wheeled sports as well as the ability to have their own properly fitted helmet.
In our emergency rooms at Northeast Georgia Medical Center during the fourth quarter of 2007, at least 65% of children admitted with bicycle accident injuries to the head and face were not wearing a helmet.
Safe Kids Gainesville-Hall County is funded by the Healthy Journey II Campaign of The Medical Center Foundation, which includes donations by Northeast Georgia Medical Center employees through the W.A.T.C.H. (We Are Targeting Community Healthcare) employee giving club. This partnership allows HOSA students to actively participate in a community based initiative geared toward reducing life threatening head injuries in a high risk age group of children. There are SAFE KIDS groups in many areas throughout the state, making this type of community service opportunity available to HOSA groups statewide. Its a great example of HOSA at work, making a difference in meeting the healthcare needs of their communitys youngest members!
Chapter Spotlight - December 16, 2007-January, 2008
Chapter Name
Wayne County High School
Chapter Officers and Titles
Jordan Brown, President; Ashley Blanton, Vice President; Kara Forrister, Secretary; Brooke Manning, Reporter; Meagan Poppell, Parliamentarian; Slide Show Committee Kellie Horton, Karlee Ellis, Haley Roberson, Hailie Hughes
Advisor Name
Dianne Clary
Event Name
Jacket Night at Beverly
Description of Event
Recently, our HOSA members participated in Jacket Night at the Beverly Rehabilitation Nursing Center. The 26 HOSA members in attendance represented our school by wearing our school colors, black and gold. The residents at the nursing home received an unexpected visit from our schools mascot, The Yellow Jacket. In addition, two future Yellow Jacket cheerleaders joined the HOSA students. The group began Jacket Night with several cheers and visits from the mascot to the individual resident rooms. Afterwards, the students helped move the patients to the dining room for Bingo. The club members assisted the residents in playing multiple games of Bingo, while also participating in friendly conversations with them. The nursing home residents enjoyed the large amount of involvement and enthusiasm from the HOSA members and most especially the many prizes provided by the HOSA students. Our chapter goal is to continue to promote creative and caring volunteer service to our community.
Chapter Spotlight - December 1-15, 2007
Chapter Name
Chattooga High School
Chapter Officers and Titles
William Middleton, President; Holly Trammell, VP; Autumn DelFavero, HSTE I VP; Kelsey Young, Treasurer; Autumn Fountain, Parliamentarian; Haley Burrage, Scrapbook; Ashley Deck, Reporter
Advisor Name
Kathy Daniel
Event Name
Alzheimers Association Memory Walk
Description of Event
The Alzheimers Association Memory Walk is the nations largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimers care, support and research. HOSA students from Chattooga High raised over $800 and recently participated in the 3 mile walk at Berry College in Rome.
Chapter Spotlight - November, 2007
Chapter Name
Hiram High School HOSA
Chapter Officers and Titles
Elena Arroyo-President, Elizabeth Sanders-Vice President, Jessica Hill-Secretary, Kristen Hatin-Treasurer
Advisor Name
Kay Gray
Event Name
American Heart Association Heart Walk
Description of Event
Our chapter raised money for the American Heart Association and then participated in our countys heart walk on November 3, 2007. We had people who were face painting, hop scotching, and blood pressure screenings; there were also people who walked the three mile trail.
Chapter Spotlight - October, 2007
Evans, Greenbrier and Lakeside High schools in Evans, Georgia have been spending rigorous hours practicing for their skit to perform for the 2007 HOSA leadership conference in Jekyll Island. Their performance consists of a song to promote competitions, and a skit with teachers to demonstrate the fun and excitement that comes with participating in the HOSA bowl. Evans, Greenbrier and Lakeside know the importance of participating in competitions and want to encourage others to join along in the fun!
Written by: Hollis Wells, Executive Board, Evans High School, Evans, GA
Chapter Spotlight - October 2008
Chapter Name
Greenbrier High School HOSA
Chapter Officers and Titles
Morgan Vaughn / Maggie Holt co-presidents
Advisor Name
Suzanne Adams
Event Name
Wear Pink Day to promote October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month October 2008
Description of Event
Greenbrier High School HOSA promotes October 1, 2008 as Wear Pink Day to kick off the month of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The first school day in October was established as Wear Pink Day in 2006. Greenbrier students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to wear as much pink as possible. Each year we have expanded to promote the awareness and importance of early detection of this disease. Pink ribbons are handmade and delivered to faculty and staff members by HOSA members the morning of Wear Pink Day. HOSA also encourages all applicable faculty, staff, and community members to receive a regular screening mammogram by scheduling their yearly appointment with the University Hospital Mobile Mammography Unit here at the Greenbrier Campus on November 14, 2008.
