Ten students who attend Gibson Technical Center will represent Missouri at an international competition for future health professionals.

The students qualified for the HOSA International Leadership Conference by placing first or second category at the state competition held in Rolla last month. All of these students are currently enrolled in the EMT program at Gibson Tech.

Gold Medal Winners:

Tristan Maxwell (Branson) and Andrew Cavaness (Forsyth) in Community Emergency Response Team

Preston Blubaugh (Reeds Spring) and Angel Dowdy (Reeds Spring) in Emergency Medical Technician

Silver Medal Winners:

Kailey Vallance (Crane) and Rachel Quintana (Crane) in CERT

Hailey Tharp (Reeds Spring) and Bri Hirschi (Reeds Spring) in CPR/First Aid

Dylan Schmitt (Branson) and Jack Jackson (Hollister) in EMT

The HOSA International Leadership Conference will be held in Dallas, Texas in June. HOSA is an international student organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Its mission is to promote career opportunities in the healthcare industry and enhance quality healthcare delivery to all people. 

(Information submitted by Ben Fisher of Reeds Spring School District)