Carson City, Nev. (March 13, 2025) — Carson High School (CHS) Career and Technical Education (CTE) HOSA – Future Health Professionals – had 74 students and three advisors attend the State Leadership Conference March 5-7 at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno.
The students competed in a variety of medical competitive events against more than 1,400 students in Nevada. Carson High had 66 students advance to the second round and 40 qualified to attend the International Leadership Conference in Nashville, June 18-21, including four state champions.
Hannah Budd took state for the Sports Medicine, Anne Davis took state for Home Health Aide, and as a team, Neva Mellow and Vivi Mellow took state for Forensics.
In addition to having four first-place finishers, the CHS chapter earned a Gold Level 100% Membership award for 100% of health science students as registered HOSA members.
Two CHS students also earned accolades for their creative contributions: Anne Davis won the t-shirt design and Kellyn Moyle won the pin design.
Additionally, Carson High HOSA’s own Chapter Vice President Maria Benshoof, was elected the 2025-2026 State Western Region Vice President. She will be working with the Nevada HOSA State Officer Team promoting Nevada HOSA, attending leadership trainings including the Washington Leadership Academy in the fall in Washington, D.C., and hosting the 2026 Nevada State Leadership Conference in Las Vegas. Please see the below CHS HOSA state competition results.
Chapter Awards:
Gold medal 100% Health Science HOSA members
Elected State Officer:
Maria Benshoof – 2025-2026 Western Region Vice President
Healthcare Issues Exam Qualifiers (in alphabetical order by last name):
- Alexa Ailes
- Gabriela Ayala
- Maria Benshoof
- Maria Betancourt Ledezma
- Melissa Bonilla
- Febbie Asun Breitweiser
- Hannah Budd, Leah Card
- Elizabeth Dao
- Anne Davis
- Roman Carlo Gonzales
- Johana Gonzalez Cortes
- Riley Halcon
- Marilu Hernandez
- Roberto Juarez Razo
- Ethan Linehan
- Ana Marroquin
- Omar Martinez
- Neva Mellow
- Vivi Mellow
- Vea Miner
- Dante Mora Hernandez
- Tristan Morrow
- Kyra Mulvihill
- Adriana Olivas
- Sienna Omohundro
- Lily Perez Martell
- Mariana Saravia
- Emma Smith
- Jerimiah Urbina
- Isabella Wright
Health Science Events:
- Medical Reading: David Hurst – 2nd place
Health Profession Events:
- Home Health Aide: Anne Davis – 1st place (state champion)
- Nurse Assist: Hailey Satterwhite – 4th place
- Physical Therapy: Sophia Sulikova – 5th place
- Sports Medicine: Hannah Budd – 1st place (state champion)
Emergency Preparedness Events:
- CPR/First Aid: Team – Vivianne Canedo and Johana Gonzalez Cortes – 4th place
- CPR/First Aid: Team – Kellyn Moyle & Cali Stagliano – 5th place
Teamwork Events:
- Forensics: Team – Neva Mellow and Vivi Mellow – 1st place (state champions)
- Forensics: Team – Kennli Fasset and Ana Marroquin – 3rd place
- Health Career Display: Team – Maria Benshoof and Nasia Perkins – 2nd place
National Geographic – ATC Certificate of Excellence in the HOSA Academic Testing Center (in alphabetical order by last name):
General Chemistry:
- Renan Malasaga
- Mariana Saravia
Occupational Health and Safety:
- Febbie Asun Breitweiser
- Melissa Bonilla
- Elizabeth Dao
- Anais Gallegos Arreguin
- Sydney Ingram
- Ana Marroquin
- Tristan Preciado
- Vanessa Rodriguez
- Genoah Squillante
About CHS CTE
Carson High School’s Career and Technical Education program encompasses a vast number of classes and programs that teach today’s students the high demand skills needed to get a job. CTE better prepares students for post-secondary education and/or the world of work, whether they choose to enter the workplace directly from high school or select to pursue post-secondary education in a technical training program, apprenticeship, or a two, or four-year college. CTE prepares students for the world of work by introducing them to workplace competencies and makes academic content accessible to students by providing it in a hands-on context.
ABOUT Carson City School District
Located in Nevada’s capital, Carson City School District offers public education to approximately 7,300 students throughout Carson City. The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 alternative high school and 1 comprehensive high school. Carson City School District boasts many successes including impressive graduation rates, strict safety measures, programs for gifted students and advanced-placement classes, among several others. For more information, visit carsoncityschools.com.
