BCC HOSA students qualify for international competition

All five students will compete next at the HOSA International Leadership Conference from June 17-20 in Indianapolis

Members of Buckeye Career Center’s HOSA Future Health Professionals chapter qualified for the HOSA International Leadership Conference

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Published May 2, 2026 - 11:41 a.m.

Members of Buckeye Career Center’s HOSA Future Health Professionals chapter qualified for the HOSA International Leadership Conference after placing at the state competition April 16-17.

Aubrie Fawcett, Introduction to Nursing, Indian Valley, earned first place and qualified for international competition in clinical nursing. Fawcett is now a two-time international qualifier. Joining her are classmate Alli Reynolds, Introduction to Nursing, Carrollton, who earned second place in patient care technician; Gretchen Stein, Introduction to Nursing, Indian Valley, who earned third place in nursing assisting; Lainey Hershberger, Exercise Science, Garaway, who earned third place in speaking skills; and Zoe Jump, Exercise Science, Garaway, who earned seventh place in the health care issues exam.

All five students will compete next at the HOSA International Leadership Conference from June 17-20 in Indianapolis.

Other students who placed in the top 10 at state include Montana Cox, Introduction to Nursing, Carrollton; Allison Woodburn, Introduction to Nursing, Garaway; Yenifer Brol Sanchez, Introduction to Nursing, New Philadelphia; Gabriel Flores, Introduction to Nursing, New Philadelphia; Ethan Booth, Exercise Science, Conotton Valley; Maggie Velasco Tornero, Exercise Science, Dover; Jenica Frutig, Exercise Science, Conotton Valley; Delilah Williams, Exercise Science, Conotton Valley; Kamryn Shaw, Exercise Science, Carrollton; Quincey Werntz, Exercise Science, Dover; Lillian Booth, Exercise Science, Conotton Valley; Ethan Rothrock, Exercise Science, Tuscarawas Central Catholic; Brayden Bowery, Pharmacy Technician, Carrollton; Ella Dorsey, Introduction to Nursing, Claymont; Cierra Beal, Introduction to Nursing, New Philadelphia; Riley Spencer, Pharmacy Technician, Malvern; Braelyn Spellman, Introduction to Nursing, QDA; Kylie Kirby, Introduction to Nursing, New Philadelphia; Jessica Agustin Raymundo, Medical Assisting, New Philadelphia; Bilma Domingo Hernandez, Pharmacy Technician, New Philadelphia; Jenna Kandel, Medical Assisting, Dover; Mackenzie Kandel, Medical Assisting, Tusky Valley; Alexis Sauerbrey, Medical Assisting, Dover; Natalie Brooks, Medical Assisting, Carrollton; Laney Kimmel, Introduction to Nursing, Claymont; Destiny Mullet, Introduction to Nursing, Garaway; Angie Solis, Pharmacy Technician, New Philadelphia; Jamee Keyser, Pharmacy Technician, Carrollton; Caitlin Kaser, Pharmacy Technician, New Philadelphia; Jemimah Mumba, Pharmacy Technician, Strasburg; and Silvia Sica Herrera, Pharmacy Technician, Dover.

The students are instructed by Lucas Grove, Introduction to Nursing; Jamey Harlan, Exercise Science; Michelle Loibl, Medical Assisting; and Amanda Busby, Pharmacy Technician.

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