Additional Drone Technology Students Earn Certification

The three students pictured below are the latest to pass their Part 107 drone pilot test.
 
Congratulations to Mason Anthony, Samuel Hemrick and Branson Hutchens. 

Certified Drone Pilots at Starmount High

James Hawn was the first student in the new Drone program at SHS to receive his certification and become a Licensed Drone Pilot.  Mr. Rodney Wagoner is the instructor.

Congratulations to James on his accomplishment!

Ryan Moxley has also earned his certification and is now a Licensed Drone Pilot.

Congratulations to Ryan!

Forbush HOSA Officers Pack Shoeboxes

On October 1st, the HOSA officers shopped at the Elkin Walmart and bought supplies to pack shoeboxes for girls and boys in need. We packed over 30 shoeboxes and were split into 3 different groups. Each group was for a different age group.  The first age group was 2-4, the second age group was 5-9, and the last age group was 10-14. Then, on October 13th, the HOSA officer team packed the shoeboxes with the supplies we bought. Each age group had 10 boxes, 5 for girls and 5 for boys. Each girl and boy got essentials such as toothbrushes, spoons, cups and bowls. The children also received notebooks, pencils, stickers, and toys that were suitable for their age such as Barbie dolls, Jurassic Park figures, and tennis balls. After packing the shoeboxes, our officers Reagan and Riley Jester dropped off the shoe boxes at Union Grove Baptist Church.  From there, the shoe boxes will be sent out to the children.

Forbush HOSA would like to express a sincere thanks to Union Grove Baptist Church for its continued partnership year after year with the shoebox project.

Pretty in Pink

Friday, October 6th, 2023, FHS HOSA teamed with FHS Athletics to raise money for breast cancer in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month during a home football game. Everyday that week, our team members would announce a fact to the school each morning to give awareness about breast cancer. During school, HOSA members would gather in Mrs. Sloan’s classroom and prepare for the football game. HOSA members put stickers of the breast cancer symbol as well as encouraging messages on a sheet of paper that allowed people to place a pink ribbon for family members’ and friends’ as a sign of remembrance towards them. Our attendees wore pink in support for Breast Cancer Awareness and stood at the gate accepting donations in a pink decorated bucket. Due to our support from the football game, we were able to raise $1,000 for the American Cancer Society for those affected with breast cancer.

Forbush HOSA Attends Regional Leadership Conference

Saturday, November 4th, 2023, the HOSA team traveled to Mount Airy High School to compete in the HOSA Regional Leadership Conference. The group of 20 students and 2 teachers left Forbush High School at 7 a.m. and arrived at Mount Airy High School at 8 a.m.

The students who competed are as follows: James “Nate” Banks, who competed in Nutrition and placed 7^th.  Emily Beavers, competing in Extemporaneous Writing placed 5^th.  Krista Brittain, competing in Human Growth and Development, placed 3^rd. Payton Casstevens and Lanie Jester, competing in the Health Career Display Team, placed 1st. Sophia Garcia, competing in Health Career Photography, placed 5th. Reagan Jester, also competing in Health Career Photography, placed 3rd. Furthermore, Mariah Livingston, also competing in Health Career Photography, placed 8th. Haidyn Hester, competing in Researched Persuasive Writing and Speaking, placed 1st. Hannah Shore, competing in Prepared Speaking, placed 4th. Haley Smith, also competing in Prepared Speaking, placed 8th. Also, Mariella Speaks, competing in Health Informatics, placed 2nd. Ayla Zachary, who competed in Medical Math. Riley Jester, and Trey Speaks, who competed in CPR/First Aid. Lexie Buelin and Ella Campbell, who competed in Health Career Display. Elizabeth Holbrook, who competed in Sports Medicine. Finally, Jasminne Gutierrez and Valeria Hernandez, who competed in Health Career Display.

Congratulations to all who won awards in this competition!

Senior HOSA Member and Officer is Accepted to Wake Forest University

Krista Brittain, Senior HOSA member and HOSA  Chapter Officer, received her acceptance letter to attend Wake Forest University this fall.  Krista plans to pursue a career in mental health. Krista has been an active member of HOSA over the last four years participating in many service projects and the HOSA competitive events program. When writing her admissions essay to WF she was able to speak of the benefits and leadership skills that she has learned during her time in HOSA. 

Congratulations Krista on your accomplishment!

Yadkin Success Academy Hosts Career Fair

Yadkin Success Academy facilitated a Career Fair for YSA and Yadkin Early College students earlier this month. Students had an opportunity to learn about a wide variety of different businesses and careers across Yadkin County!

Army and National Guard Opportunities

US Army Staff Sergeant Pendergrass presented today in Mr. Allen’s classes at Starmount High about the opportunities with the Army and National Guard. He spoke about experiences they can receive to help accelerate their career paths.

Starmount Students Earn Certification

The students pictured below in Mr. Wagoner’s Drone Technology I course have earned their Drone TRUST certification.

Congratulations to all on this accomplishment!

SHS HOSA Attends Regional Leadership Conference

On Saturday, five students attended and competed at the Piedmont Triad HOSA Regional Leadership Conference (RLC) at Mt. Airy High School. The students who attended were Johnatan Argueta, Valyn Brown, Payton Howell, Mikaela Peak, and Nyah Kapahulehua. 

We had two events with top 10 placement. Payton Howell placed in the Nursing Assistant event and Mikaela Peak and Nyah Kapahulehua competed in the team event, Forensic Science. These students qualified to compete in their events at the state leadership conference (SLC) in the spring. 

If you see these students, please congratulate them on their accomplishments. 

CTE Business Advisory Meeting Held November 7th at Starmount High School

Yadkin County Schools held their Fall CTE Business Advisory Meeting this morning. YCS would like to thank all of our industry and educational partners for joining us today and sharing their vision for the future of CTE educational in our county! It is always fun to hear about the great things our CTE teachers and students are doing in our schools, and to collaborate with industry leaders to help our county continue to grow!