SCA Students Excel at 2025 HOSA Regionals

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On Saturday, November 8, 2025, 70 of our talented young ladies represented St. Catherine of Siena Academy at Region 9 HOSA Competition at Troy High School. This qualifying event for HOSA States (April 15–18, 2026) was one of the most competitive yet, with only the top five in each event advancing to States.

Our students excelled, with 35 placing in the top five—an amazing accomplishment under this year’s more restrictive rules.

Gold Medalists:

• Community Awareness: Elinor Jwaydah, Charlize Sitto
• Healthcare Administration: Jillian Lassey
• Occupational Therapy: Bryn Knysz

Silver Medalists:

• HOSA Bowl: Neha Jose, Maryann Bashi, Elise Baron, Genevieve Baron
• Dental Science: Lourdes Battah
• Pharmacy Science: Lourd Akrawi
• Home Health Aide: Angelica Valenton
• Clinical Specialty: Katherine George
• Occupational Therapy: Ariela Duhani
• Sports Medicine: Amritha Sekar

Bronze Medalists:

• Healthcare Administration: Lucia Grossi
• Veterinary Science: Mia Hake
• Biotechnology: Josephine Conners
• Family Medicine: Gabrielle Arnold
• Medical Photography: Ava Jabero

Regional Finalists (Top 5, advancing to HOSA States):

‍Trevona Farance, Angelina Samona, Julianna Barnes, Brianna Yono (Mental Health Promotion), Sloan Bahri (Dental Science), Cece Jonna (Surgical Technologist), Emerson Yaldo (Patient Care Tech), Lauren Priddy (Healthcare Administration), Sarah Wallace (Nursing Assisting), Samantha Sharkey (Occupational Therapy), Daniela Withey (Phlebotomy), Annamarie Yousif (Clinical Lab Science), Kinsley Hancock (Clinical Nursing), Faith Kishmish (Clinical Specialty), Anna Burkardt (Family Medicine), Regina John (Medical Reading), Gianna Stone (Veterinary Science)

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A special thank you to our HOSA advisor, Dr. Lucia Eisner, for her guidance, expertise, and dedication in preparing our students for success at regionals and beyond.

We are so proud of all our students for their dedication, skill, and teamwork. Congratulations to everyone who competed, and good luck to our finalists as they advance to HOSA States!

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PHOTOS - Click here for Google Album!

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