On January 12 and 13, 27 HOSA students competed in the Region 4 HOSA competition. This competition consisted of a 1-2 hour state knowledge exam. These exams are prepared by the state and administered by a proctor from the local school system. We would like to thank Mrs. Harriet Lane for administering the exam, as well as, the teachers and administrators for their support. The students competed in several different categories, such as; Pathophysiology, Biotechnology, Nutrition, Medical Math, Nursing Assisting, Medical Terminology, Veterinary Assisting, Concepts of Health Care, and Physical Therapy. We are pleased to announce that 23 of the 27 students that competed also placed in the top 10% of the region. The top 10% of the region will proceed to the state competition, which will be held in Athens, GA, on March 4-7, 2010. These students competed against many larger schools, such as Ben Hill Co., Colquitt Co., Cook Co., Dougherty Co., Grady Co., Irwin Co., Mitchell Co., Quitman Co., Terrell Co., Thomas Co., Turner Co., Worth Co., Lee County, Brooks Co., Early Co. and Decatur Co. Good Luck, students, at the next level.

Reporter: Kelsea Grimes

HOSA Region 4 Winners

Biotechnology: First Place Candace Adams

Nutrition: First Place: Shakell Grant

Veterinary Assist- ing: First Place Kelsea Grimes

Veterinary Assisting: Second Place: Jasmine Bush

Medical Spelling: First Place: Mary Katherine Spooner

Medical Spelling: Second Place Anika Grant

Medical Spelling: Third Place Azeb Richardson

Medical Spelling: Fifth Place: Shabri Kelly

Medical Spelling: Sixth Place: Kim Toliver

Nursing Assisting: Fourth Place: Ericka Benton

Pathophysiology: First Place Alan-Michael Sherburn

Pathophysiology: Second Place: Daniel Allen

Pathophysiology: Third Place: Samantha Figueroa

Medical Terminology: Fourth Place: Shanice Grimsley

Medical Terminology: Fifth Place: Kyla Moye

Medical Terminology: 11th Place: Semeria Curry

Medical Terminology: 13th Place: Isabella Lawson

Medical Terminology: 15th Place: April Vaughn

Concepts of Health Care: Second Place: Breche Roberts

Medical Math: Second Place: Deidra Beard

Physical Therapy: Second Place: Olivia Andrews