FCHS wins 1st place at HOSA International

The Fayette County High Public Health team captured 1st place at the HOSA International Leadership Conference in Indianapolis, achieving the highest honor possible in their competitive event.

The championship team consists of Nina Le, Deborah Nyarko, Amarachi Ohaya, Jazmine Thomson, and Sheeza Virani.

The victory is the culmination of three years of dedication, perseverance, and excellence in the Public Health competition. Over the past three years, the team has placed among the top three teams in Georgia every year, earning 1st place in the state twice and qualifying for international competition each time. After consistently competing at the highest level, the students reached the pinnacle of success on their third trip to the international stage. 

Kimberly Smith, healthcare sciences teacher and one of the school’s HOSA chapter advisors, expressed pride in seeing the team find their way to the top.

“Through determination and sustained excellence, these students achieved the ultimate goal in their category and brought home an international title for Fayette County High School,” said Smith. “Their achievement serves as an inspiration to future HOSA members and the entire Fayette County community.”

The mission of HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) is to enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill, and leadership development of all health science technology education students, helping students to meet the needs of the health care community.