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Hao is also heavily involved in Forensics. “I truly think Gary is one of the hardest working competitors I have ever met,” Forensics coach Rachel Vanegen said. “Since his freshman year, Gary has dedicated hours of his time each week to practicing his events, researching and filing sources, and hosting peer coaching sessions to help his teammates improve. His work ethic and dedication to Forensics have paid off in the success he has seen so far in his high school career.”

The junior that could

Brooke Samson, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2025

HOSA Blood Drive

Luka Pashia, Staff Reporter
April 4, 2025

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Shibu Sharma and Lily Kouba
October 8, 2024

Donating to the community

Lily Kouba and Sophie Novak
October 4, 2024
The HOSA blood drive recently took place at Millard West, encouraging all students over 16 and staff to donate blood. “I thought the drive was a good way to get more experience in the medical field,” sophomore Brooklyn Bavaresco said. “I was glad to save three lives with the blood I donated.” Blood drives are hosted at other places such as libraries as well, but you can donate blood via appointment at any time.

Quick and life-saving

Jacob Hargens, Staff Reporter
November 2, 2023
As a HOSA volunteer Junior Spencer Ford checks in donors for the blood drive. HOSA helps the Red Cross run the blood drive each year with different behind the scenes tasks.“I volunteer at the blood drive because It helps out with my interest in learning more about what things are like in the health field,” junior Spencer Ford said. “I enjoy being able to help out the Red Cross and help make sure people are able and comfortable donating blood.”

Giving life

Nathan Delaney, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2023

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Logan Moseley and Makayla Potter
October 6, 2023

Saving lives one pint at a time

Nathan Buroker, Staff Reporter
October 5, 2023

Donating in memory

Jackson Diebold, Staff Reporter
May 15, 2023
Sophomore Emma Perman gives stuffed animals to a HOSA member, sophomore Emma McGargill. "It’s just a good thing to do because whoever is receiving them will be really happy and it’s good to help out kids who might not be as fortunate and as healthy as me," Perman said. "I’m really glad I got to participate in the stuffed animal drive."

Spirit days and stuffed animals

Paige Hightower, Staff Reporter
November 18, 2022
The first blood drive of the year went fairly smoothly, not many people had issues with the donating process. " The blood drive went ok," junior Olivia Orr said. "We didn’t get a lot of people who had problems donating but we also didn’t reach our goal of how many people we had donate. Although we did get a lot of donors."

A small way to save lives

Ariana Griffin, Catalyst Online Editor-in-Chief
October 13, 2022

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Michael Bartholomew and Nathan Buroker
October 7, 2022
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