PSD HOSA Students Shine at State Leadership Conference

Earlier this month, Puyallup High School (PHS) and Rogers High School (RHS) Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Students traveled east along I-90, to showcase their incredible skills and dedication at the 2025 Washington HOSA State Leadership Conference in Spokane.

Over 2,500 students, representing districts across Washington State, attended the annual event to compete in a variety of medical knowledge and hands-on skill assessments.

Students from PHS and RHS demonstrated outstanding performances, with students earning top placements in several different events. Additionally, students who placed in the Top 3 earned an invitation to compete at the HOSA International Leadership Conference in Nashville, TN, this June!

Puyallup High School

• Anatomage (3rd Place Overall out of 180 teams)
  • Lena Alhasnawani
  • Keira Paterno
  • Hope Andersen
  • Erin Jeong
     
• CPR and First Aid (2nd Place Overall)
  • Sunit Kaur
  • Gyn Sagayno

Rogers High School

• CPR and First Aid (1st Place Overall)
  • Manuela Alimas
  • Lauren Nakiyemba
     
• Emergency Medical Technician (1st Place Overall)
  • Maddy Armenta
  • Lucy Webster
     
• Medical Assisting (1st Place Overall)
  • Emily Tran
     
• Dental Science (2nd Place Overall)
  • Sophia Cosme
     
• Respiratory Therapy & Phlebotomy (2nd Place Overall)
  • Sophia Davis
     
• Pharmacology (2nd Place Overall)
  • Fahima Ismael
     
• Behavioral Health (3rd Place Overall)
  • Halima Bakari
     
• Life Support Skills (3rd Place Overall)
  • Jasmine Nelson

A huge congratulations to all the students who competed and represented their schools with excellence. Your hard work and dedication continue to make Puyallup School District proud!