Thirteen students from the St. Clair County Technical Education Center (TEC) demonstrated skill and professionalism at the Region 7 HOSA Competition held December 5 at Saginaw Valley State University. Competing against students from 14 other schools, TEC students participated in 11 events after weeks of preparation beginning in mid-October.
HOSA-Future Health Professionals is a national student organization that empowers aspiring healthcare workers through hands-on learning, technical skill development, and leadership opportunities. Regional competition serves as an important stepping stone for students exploring careers in nursing, epidemiology, and therapeutic care.
The following six students received top honors and will advance to the Michigan State HOSA Conference, to be held April 16-17, 2026, at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa in Traverse City:
Physical Therapy Gold: Braylon Rogan, 12th grade, Marysville High School
Epidemiology Gold: Jaden Cole, 11th grade, Marysville High School
Clinical Speciality
Bronze: Julia Ferguson, 11th grade, Yale High School
Clinical Specialty Top 5: Leah Francek, 11th grade, Yale High School
Clinical Speciality Top 5: Stella Raymo, 11th grade, St. Clair High School
Persuasive Writing and Speaking
Top 5: Amelia Waidelich, 11th grade, St. Clair High School
TEC also congratulates the additional Health Careers students who competed for their dedication and the many hours spent preparing to represent their program and TEC:
Vet Science: Amanda Barber, 11th grade, St. Clair High School
Health Careers Display: Alexis Bishop, 11th grade, St. Clair High School
Home Health Aide: Jocelyn Chamblee, 11th grade, Port Huron Northern High School
Health Careers Display: Reese Lyle, 11th grade, St. Clair High School
EMT: Devin Riehl, 11th grade, Marysville High School
EMT: MasonThiede, 11th grade, Port Huron High School
Nutrition: Autum VanRyckeghem, 11th grade, Yale High School
“These students worked incredibly hard to get ready for this competition,” said Kami Peters, Health CNA Instructor and advisor. “What impressed me most was watching them problem-solve under pressure and show compassion in their scenarios. They represented TEC with grace and professionalism.”
Fellow advisor Stacey Barth emphasized the lasting impact of such experiences. “HOSA gives students a chance to test themselves in a real healthcare setting and learn alongside students from across the region. You can see their confidence grow from their first practice session to competition day.”