HOSA Happenings at Forbush High

Fall Blood Drive

On September 24th of 2021, Forbush HOSA partnered with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive in the Forbush High School gymnasium. The blood drive was successful by collecting 157 units of blood.  HOSA is a student-led organization with a focus on leadership development and community service. Forbush HOSA is led by advisor Adrianna Sloan RN, BSN.

 Vision Screening Training and Screening

On October 15th of 2021, 27 students of Forbush High School HOSA volunteered on their day off of school to participate in vision screening training through the Prevent Blindness Organization.

  

Veteran’s Day Project

HOSA members decided they wanted to give back to current staff members at Forbush High School that had served in the Armed Forces. HOSA members delivered a variety of candy bars as well as a signed Thank You card to veterans at Forbush High School. Forbush HOSA is thankful for veterans who fought for our freedom.

YMCA Shopping

Thanks to YMCA, members of the HOSA organization were provided with an amazing opportunity to help kids in our local community. Fourteen HOSA members participated and were given a 100 dollar gift card per kid that allowed us to mark things off of their Christmas wish list. HOSA members met at the Walmart in Elkin on December 2nd, 2021 to shop for the wishlist!  Together, members shopped with joy in their hearts because at the end of the day it was to make a difference in the lives of these kids. Once members had finished shopping and checking out, items were turned into the YMCA representatives to be carried out to their new owners.

 

 FHS HOSA is a student-led organization with a focus on leadership development and community service.

Forbush HOSA is led by advisor Adrianna Sloan RN, BSN.

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Starmount High FFA Activities

FFA members from Starmount High School and several future members from Starmount Middle School decorated and rode on a float in the Boonville and Yadkinville parades. They enjoyed representing the school, community and the FFA. 

Grinch: Jake Shoemaker

Elf: Mica Swaim

Red dress: Layken Mathis  (SHS Homecoming Court and FFA member)

Trailer pic: Olivia Williams (Starmount Middle), Molly Swaim (Starmount Middle), Jake Shoemaker (Grinch), Hailey Shepherd, Arissa Keller, Layken Mathis (Red Dress), Aydan Parks, Aydin Brandon, Jackson Craver, Mallorie Hemric, and Mica Swaim (Elf). 

Staying Busy in Food and Nutrition I at Starmount High

Last week Food & Nutrition 1 students learned to set and eat at a 5-star table setting so they’re prepared to entertain or be entertained with manners & grace :-), tasted multiple breads made with different grains, and dissected eggs.

Starmount FFA Participates in NC State FFA Livestock Judging

 Dec 1^st - NC State FFA Livestock Judging results

Aydin Brandon was 7th High Individual in the state out of 343 individuals. Starmount Livestock Judging senior team was 16th out of 91 teams. This is an awesome achievement for a first year team. Senior team members are Aydin Brandon, Jake Shoemaker, Mica Swaim and Hailey Shepherd.

Official Team Results

State:

Senior team 16th in the state out of 91 teams

Northwest Region:

2nd in the Northwest Region 

Individual results: 

State:

Aydin Brandon 7th in the state out of 343

Northwest Region:

Aydin Brandon 1st in the Northwest Region 

Jake Shoemaker 4th

Mica Swaim 17th

Hailey Shepherd 26th

Junior team:

State:

44th out of 82 teams

Northwest Region:

3rd in the Northwest Region

The following students participated in the NC State livestock judging CDE in Raleigh, NC. This competitive event emphasizes skills in livestock evaluation, selection, interpreting data, communication, and grading livestock.

Junior livestock team
Ruby Peters
Cody Brandon
Jackson Craver
Aydan Parks

Senior livestock team
Aydin Brandon
Jake Shoemaker
Mica Swaim
Hailey Shepherd

Group pic L to R: Ruby, Cody, Jackson, Aydan, Aydin, Jake, Mica and Hailey

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