The Tompkins chapter of the HOSA organization competed at the Area 2 conference February 7 and February 8 for the first time in school history, and they will be sending two students to the State competition. It will be in Galveston on April 1-3.

The following six students competed in their respective events:

Emergency Medical Technician: Rufina Michael and Kyle Segura- who earned third place and therefore are advancing to State

Health Career Display: Selina Lu and Jody Cheng

Medical Spelling: Julia Hecht

Researched Persuasive Writing and Speaking: Monica Nag 

Kyle Segura and Rufina Michael

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Rufina Michael

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