March 17, 2017
NPTC STUDENTS TAKE GOLD AT STATE COMPETITION
National Park Technology Center (NPTC) won top honors during last week’s state Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) competition at the Hot Springs Convention Center.
Health Science Technology Education (HSTE) students Katelyn Ostrem from Lake Hamilton High School and Kirstie Pennington from Lakeside High School collaborated with ITC Director, William Polk to produce a streamlined supportive ankle brace made of carbon fiber. The students also worked with aerospace instructor Al Bradbury, and the Arizona Brace Company.
The following students placed in their respective competition areas:
1st Place – Medical Innovations
Katelyn Ostrem, Lake Hamilton High School
Kirstie Pennington, Lakeside High School
1st Place – Medical Terminology
Kayla King, Lake Hamilton High School
2nd Place - Physical Therapy
Mason Treat, Cutter Morning Star High School
2nd Place - Dental Science
Morgyn Baker, Lake Hamilton High School
2nd Place – Epidemiology
Saria Sharif, Hot Springs High School
3rd Place - Pathophysiology
Bianca Rodriguez, Hot Springs High School
Pictured left to right are Bianca Rodriguez, Sarai Sharif, Katelyn Ostrem and Kirstie Pennington with their medals.
