National Park College Career Academy students participated in the Health Occupations
Students of America (HOSA) competition held February 27-28 at the Hot Springs Convention
Center.
This HOSA competition is a showcase of excellence and determination as students from
the NPC Career Academy’s Medical Professions classes participated in various events.
The competition was strong, but students from Lakeside, Fountain Lake, Lake Hamilton,
and Cutter Morning Star schools rose to the occasion, placing in their respective
categories.
Addison Reid from Lakeside High School secured 1st place in Medical Reading, demonstrating
an exceptional understanding of complex medical texts. Alissa Ashcraft, also from
Lakeside, earned 2nd place in Veterinary Science, showcasing her knowledge and skills
in animal health care.
Ayden Parsons continued the winning streak for Lakeside by achieving 3rd place in
Phlebotomy, while Macy Morgan represented Fountain Lake with a 3rd place finish in
Dental Science, highlighting her proficiency in dental knowledge and practices.
Presley Mitchell from Lake Hamilton took home 2nd place in Physical Therapy, reflecting
a deep comprehension of rehabilitative techniques. Lastly, Carlye Baltzell from Cutter
Morning Star triumphed with 1st place in Phlebotomy, marking her as a standout in
the field.
Medical Professions Level II Instructor, Tabatha King said, “Six of our National Park
College Career Academy students placed top 3 in the HOSA State Leadership Conference
in Phlebotomy, Veterinary Science, Medical Reading, Physical Therapy, and Phlebotomy.
Two of the students even won a gold medal and are HOSA state champions in Medical
Reading and Phlebotomy. All of these students are eligible to compete at the National
HOSA conference now. We are proud of all of their hard work and dedication. Additional
coaches who are our community partners and fellow NPC staff were vital to the success
of these competitors.”
Pictured left to right:
Addison Reid Lakeside - 1st place Medical Reading
Alissa Ashcraft Lakeside - 2nd place Veterinary Science
Ayden Parsons Lakeside - 3rd place Phlebotomy
Macy Morgan Fountain Lake- 3rd place Dental Science
Presley Mitchell Lake Hamilton - 2nd place Physical Therapy
Carlye Baltzell Cutter Morning Star - 1st place Phlebotomy
