Group photo of more than 30 Berks Career & Technology Center HOSA students wearing black professional attire and conference badges at the Penn HOSA State Leadership Conference.

Students from BCTC recently demonstrated their skills, professionalism, and dedication to the healthcare field at the Pennsylvania HOSA–Future Health Professionals State Leadership Conference.

More than 120 BCTC students attended the conference, joining peers from across the state for several days of learning, leadership development, and healthcare-focused competitions. While many students competed in events that test real-world healthcare knowledge and technical skills, others participated in workshops and leadership activities designed to strengthen their professional abilities and prepare them for future careers in the health sciences.

BCTC students delivered an impressive performance throughout the conference, earning numerous awards and recognitions in a variety of competitive events. Their accomplishments reflect the commitment, preparation, and hands-on training students receive through BCTC’s healthcare programs.

Please join us in congratulating the following students for their competition success:

Addison Alexander

Governor Mifflin

Medical Health Professions

Home Health Aid

1st place

Alanna Eisenhower

Governor Mifflin

Medical Health Professions

Health Career Display

1st place

Birgitta Mullen

Hamburg

Protective Services

CPR/First Aid

1st place

Giselle Bolich

Twin Valley

Dental Occupations

Dental Science

1st place

Kenadie Shreiner

Twin Valley

Medical Health Professions

Health Career Display

1st place

Tyler Wicke

Brandywine

Protective Services

CPR/First Aid

1st place

Abigail Guevara

Conrad Weiser

Health Occupations

Health Career Photography

2nd place

Allison Hoppes

Brandywine

Health Occupations

Public Service Announcement

2nd place

Carly Horner

Brandywine

Health Occupations

Public Service Announcement

2nd place

Ava Braun

Fleetwood

Health Occupations

Home Health Aid

3rd place

Bridget Hartman

Boyertown

Medical Health Professions

CPR/First Aid

3rd place

Eve Kalinowski

Schuylkill Valley

Sports Medicine & Rehabilitative Therapy

Healthy Living

3rd place

Fuad Abdullateef

Schuylkill Valley

Health Occupations

Patient Care Technician

3rd place

Harmonee Deronette

Wyomissing

Health Occupations

Medical Innovation

3rd place

Samantha Caraballo

Wyomissing

Health Occupations

Medical Innovation

3rd place

Sophia Larkin

Twin Valley

Medical Health Professions

CPR/First Aid

3rd place

In addition to their competitive achievements, several BCTC students were also recognized with Penn HOSA Scholarships, awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding dedication to the healthcare field and leadership within their HOSA chapters.

The scholarship recipients include:

  • Alanna Eisenhower, Governor Mifflin School District

  • Skylar Riblett, Twin Valley School District

  • Eve Kalinowski, Schuylkill Valley School District

BCTC congratulates all students who participated in the conference and applauds their dedication to learning, leadership, and service within the healthcare community.