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2024 International Leadership Conference Recap

Arkansas HOSA members were very successful at the International Leadership Conference (ILC). Many members advanced to the second rounds of their competitions, showcasing their healthcare skills and knowledge. 

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12 Arkansas HOSA members earned finalist recognition!  

Earning Top 10 Finalist Recognition is a tremendous accomplishment, as some competitions have more than 150 competitors.

Secondary School Division

• Hayes; Campbell - Conway Area Career Center | 6th place Emergency Medical Technician

• Ah; Ah - Bentonville High School | 3rd place Health Career Display

• Vorunganti; Chitturi - Bentonville High School | 9th place Health Career Display

• Marlies Dolan - Haas Hall Academy Rogers| 9th place Nutrition

• Bhuvi Gopisetty - Bentonville High School | 1st place Prepared Speaking

• Macy Burroughs - Lakeside High School| 9th place Sports Medicine

Middle School Division

• Tanvi Maheshkuma - Bentonville Middle School | 4th place Health Career Preparation

• Isabel Hansen – Darby Junior High School | 7th place Math for Health Careers

• Isabella Minenna - Beebe Middle School | 10th place Prepared Speaking

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Awards and Recognition:

Students recognized for outstanding community service with Barbara James Service Awards:

• Gold:

  • Mallory Mayo, Fayetteville High School

  • Rachel Saulsbery, Bentonville High School

• Silver: 

  • Mariana Ortega, Siloam Springs High School

• Bronze:

  • Hayden Holt, Fayetteville High School

  • Karina Wilhelm, Fayetteville High School

  • Noor Hiba, Haas Hall Academy Fayetteville

  • Alina Mehal, Haas Hall Academy Fayetteville

  • Mishaal Ahmed, Haas Hall Academy Fayetteville

  • Vincent Sharp, Don Tyson School of Innovation

  • Lauren Brown, Valley View High School

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• Bronze Level

  • Haas Hall Academy Fayetteville​

  • Conway Area Career Center

  • Quitman High School

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HOSA Happenings

• Haas Hall Academy Fayetteville

• Valley View High School

Student members have become involved in HOSA – prepared to build leadership skills, acquire health care related competencies through competitive events, and gain networking opportunities with students in the state, across the nation, and beyond who share similar interests and goals.