Greenbrier East’s Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) program has voted in new officers for the following school year. The HOSA program, run by Mrs. Dodd, aids healthcare-oriented students in developing leadership, responsibility, and workplace skills, as well as giving students useful experiences in the medical field.

After days of voting, all grade levels of the HOSA program chose their officers. Julia Smith was chosen as the historian, Lauren Smith as the fundraising manager, Hannah Workman as treasurer, and Grace Hylton as secretary. The 2021-22 HOSA President is Maddie Carver, with Sheridan Tolley as her vice president. 

“I wanted this role so I could not only continue to work on my leadership skills, but also get to be a part of a cohesive team and put some of my ideas into action,” President-elect Maddie Carver stated. “Plus, I love the people. With this role, I get to really express my personality.” Carver is an upcoming senior who hopes to study dentistry at WVU.

Running meetings, communicating with all grade levels, and coordinating activities are just a few of Carver’s duties for next year. When asked what leadership means to her, Carver said, “Leadership means being able to work and communicate with a group to achieve a goal. Leaders don’t only need to know how to produce quality ideas, but can also listen to others and include their input.” 

“By taking on this position, I will be better prepared to lead and communicate with others in real-world situations when the health of real patients is involved,” President-elect Carver stated. 

Sheridan Tolley, vice president-elect, wanted this role “in hopes of creating a fun, friendly and safe environment for everyone in HOSA.” A member of the HOSA program for three years, Tolley hopes to attend WVU to major in neuroscience. 

“Not only am I excited about the leadership opportunity, but I am also excited to work with my classmates to educate and give back to the community,” Tolley stated.

The plans for the upcoming year aren’t set in stone, but Carver, Tolley, and the rest of the officers promise to make everyone feel included and comfortable so people stay involved. 

“Everyone in HOSA is essential,” Tolley said. “Without the support and commitment each student brings to the club, HOSA would not succeed.”

Greenbrier East’s Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) program has voted in new officers for the following school year. The HOSA program, ran by Mrs. Dodd, aids healthcare oriented students in developing leadership, responsibility, and workplace skills as well as giving students useful experiences in the medical field.

After days of voting, all grade levels of the HOSA program picked their officers. Julia Smith was chosen as the historian, Lauren Smith as the fundraising manager, Hannah Workman as treasurer, and Grace Hylton as secretary. The 2021-22 HOSA President is Maddie Carver, with Sheridan Tolley as her Vice President. 

“I wanted this role so I could not only continue to work on my leadership skills, but also get to be a part of a cohesive team and put some of my ideas into action,” President-elect Maddie Carver stated. “Plus, I love the people. With this role, I get to really express my personality.” Maddie is an upcoming senior with hopes to go WVU to practice dentistry.

Running meetings, communicating with all grade levels, and coordinating activities are just a few of Carver’s duties for next year. When asked what leadership means to her, Maddie said, “Leadership means being able to work and communicate with a group to achieve a goal. Leaders don’t only need to know how to produce quality ideas, but can also listen to others and include their input.” 

“By taking on this position, I will be better prepared to lead and communicate with others in real world situations when the health of real patients are involved,” President-elect Carver stated. 

Sheridan Tolley, Vice President-elect, wanted this role “in hopes of creating a fun, friendly and safe environment for everyone in HOSA.” Being in the HOSA program for 3 years, Sheridan hopes to attend WVU to major in neuroscience. 

“Not only am I excited about the leadership opportunity, but I am also excited to work with my fellow classmates to educate and give back to the community.” Tolley stated.

The plans for the upcoming year aren’t set in stone, but Maddie, Sheridan, and the rest of the officers promise to make everyone feel included and comfortable so people stay involved. “Everyone in HOSA is essential,” Sheridan said. “Without the support and commitment each student brings to the club, HOSA would not succeed.”