On Friday, March 6th, 2025 thirty-two JSEC student in each our our JSEC Life Science Pathways, competed in one of toughest academic competitions that the state of Rhode Island holds. Student’s prepared throughout the year to compete in the many different categories the competition had to offer. JSEC loaded an entire bus, being sent well wishes by Mrs. Testa while boarding. You could feek the pride Mrs. Testa had as the student’s loaded up the bus with their posters, props, and robotic arms. The bus was filled with hopeful students that their projects and presentations would impress judges enough so they might take home the coveted HOSA Medals. Ms. Chisholm, Mrs. Sen, and Mr. Moreau served to chaperone, assist, and even proctor testing throughout the morning. Following competitions in each event, students were treated to a catered boxed lunch by Johnson and Wales University. While eating lunch students had a chance to socialize with other competitors for many different schools, all of whom were anxiously awaiting the upcoming HOSA Awards Ceremony following lunch.
Of the 350 HOSA competitors statewide, our students had a fantastic competition at States with amazing results. We had 32 competitors on 13 teams and walked away with 16 medals. Our Forensics Science team bested the entire competition winning 1st place for all of RI and earning a Bronze Medal. Since HOSA uses a National Rubric, the color of the medal depends on the number of points students earned during phase one which is either a test or a portfolio, and stage two which is their healthcare performance or presentation. Here are our results:
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Team: Names
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Event
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Topic
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Place at RI States
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Medals
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Jaya Richard. Raquel Ortiz, Joseline Soberanis, & Heidy Tipaz
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Community Awareness
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Prevention, Awareness, Love (PAL) campaign for Traumatic Brain Injuries
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2nd
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4 Silver Medals
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Jziah Kilgore & Angela Fuenta
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Forensics Science
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Case Study given at the event
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1st
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2 Bronze medals
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Veasna Yean & Josemiely Minier
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Health Care Display
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Orthopedic Surgeon
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2nd
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2 Silver Medals
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Mary Moore
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Public Speaking
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Black maternal health crisis in the U.S.
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3rd
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1 Bronze Medal
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Lesly Guzman
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Health Care Photography
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Orthopedic Surgeon, Physician, and Social worker
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2nd
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1 Silver Medal
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Angie Cruz, Jo Batista, & Keasia Mulbah
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Health
Education
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Why dental health is important for young children: Care and Prevention
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3rd
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3 Bronze Medals
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Mohammad, Evelyn Orellana, & Hendrick Tifa
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Biomedical Innovation
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Robotic Support Arm for People with Disabilities
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3rd
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3 Bronze Medals
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HONORABLE MENTIONS
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Edeline Vega & Sanaii Barros,
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Health care display
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Veterinarian
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Balerine Ramirez & Rosderely Guzman,
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Health Care Display
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Respiratory Therapist
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Emely Rivas & Karla Sosa
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CPR
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Arianna Orellana, Aidile Gomes, Erica Perez, Jenifer Jimon, & Angel Nunez
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Community Awareness
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Oral Cancer Awareness
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Xavier Harris Josiah Franco, Jyrell O, & Adam Sackor,
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Public Service Announcement
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Brain Health: Preventing Traumatic Brain Injuries
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Jerimiah Cabrera
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Public Speaking
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disparities in health care treatment for Hispanic communities
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All of our students did a remarkable job. When you see them this week please congratulate them on a job well done! Students interested in becoming part of this Annual Competition should should see Mrs. Chisholm or to enroll in course specific related classes, then make an appointment with Guidance to ensure schedules are aligned accordingly.
Congrats to JSEC students for shining at the HOSA Statewide Competition and wishing continued success for all going to the National HOSA Competition in the Summer. Here are just some of the highlights of the day:
