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As the 61 Stockdale HOSA “Health Occupations Students of America” competitors arrived at the Burbank Airport Hilton Convention Center for the state conference, a mixed look of determination and anxiety clouded their faces. Even though most of the students were seasoned participants, the knowledge of the stiff competition ahead of them beckoned for their highest degree of performance.HOSA’s main focus is on educating and preparing high school students for a future career in the healthcare field.With many workshops offered to students during the four-day conference, the wide array of competitive events is the chief method through which students experience situations related to healthcare.Led by Stockdale’s Medical Academy Director, Janelle Burke, who is to be the future HOSA state board chair, and her advisers, Toni Sward, Sharon Simmons, Mark Regier and Carla Cherry, the students came prepared and determined to win.The competition, held from March 23 to...
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