From March 26 to 28, twenty-six students from Esperanza High School’s Medical Sciences Academy participated in the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) State Leadership Conference in Sacramento. These students competed in a range of medically related events, demonstrating both academic skill and professional poise.
Esperanza’s Biomedical Team—comprised of Ben Vo, Brendan Does, Raffi Akmakjian, and Connor Yang—earned third place overall, receiving bronze medals for their outstanding performance. Additionally, Isabella Gomez-Rodriguez achieved third place in the Medical Spelling competition.
The Community Awareness Team, which included Caris Chung, Jazzlyn Jurado, Claire Kim, Naomi Kiniti, and Aditi Patel, were recognized as fourth place finalists. Quyen Nguyen also earned recognition as a ninth place finalist, and the Health Education Team—consisting of Annette Byun, Lana Marques, and Janelle Miyatake—placed tenth in their respective category.
In addition to their competitive success, the students engaged in meaningful educational experiences, including a visit to the Capitol building and Old Town Sacramento. They also had the opportunity to connect with like-minded peers from across the state, proudly representing Esperanza High School throughout the event.
Advisors Frank Perez and Valerie Easton expressed immense pride in the students’ achievements and the professionalism they exhibited during the conference.
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