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HOSA Chapter Thrives at State Leadership Conference

Students spend part of their spring break at HOSA state competition in Rolla.
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Ella Quinney, Editor-in-chief of the Ledger | April 7, 2026
Loukya Vaka
The HOSA state competitors spent countless hours preparing for their competitions.

For some students, spring break was not an escape from school like it was for the rest. This is because 16 students were competing at the HOSA State Leadership Conference in Rolla. 

“I was supposed to go on a band trip during that time but I had made an obligation to my team,” Lorelei Wise (12), the club’s vice president, said. “And it’s moments of genuine collaboration with my team that made it worth it. Even though it’s not necessarily the most exciting, it’s something that will last longer than hanging around the house.”

However, the loss of two vacation days did pay off for several competitors with eight students qualifying for the International Leadership Conference in Indianapolis, Ind. this summer. 

With the next round of competition coming up in two months, it’s imperative that students continue to prepare for their events. Each competition is different, which means students have their own unique ways to get ready for it.

“Prep for ILC looks a little different for everyone.” Loukya Vaka (12), the club’s president, said. “For instance, one pair needs to turn in a blood drive promotion video by the send-in deadline. Others need to prepare for taking their test again.”

HOSA state is a great way for students to prepare for the medical field, which is their ultimate goal.

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Ella Quinney
Ella Quinney, Editor-in-Chief of The Ledger
Ella Quinney is a senior, this is her fourth year in Publications. Quinney is Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Ledger magazine, along with a reporter for the website. She can’t wait to work alongside her staff to produce the magazine, and work on the website this year. Outside of Publications, she is Key Club’s editor and a member of DECA. Quinney bakes, reads, and hangs out with her friends in her free time. She is looking forward to a great last year, in and out of the classroom.
Loukya Vaka
Loukya Vaka, Copy Editor of The Ledger
Loukya Vaka is a senior, and this is her fourth year in Publications. Vaka is Copy Editor of the “Ledger” magazine, and this is her second year in this position. Outside of Journalism, Vaka is the president of Key Club, president of HOSA, treasurer of Books2Brand, and treasurer of NHS. She is also a part of LeaderinMe, Model UN, Students Demand Action, and Spanish Club. Vaka enjoys playing the piano and the flute, reading, listening to music, and spending time with her loved ones. In the future, she plans to study medicine and become a family doctor. She is excited to put out some amazing “Ledger” issues and for this amazing new year.
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