Lehman High School’s HOSA (Health Occupations Student Association) team performed admirably at recent Area competition, three of its number – in three events – qualifying for State HOSA competition. Sponsor Yvette Sutten reports that team members Dara Vasquez, Denise Silva and Breanna Higgins earned the right to move on in the annual HOSA competition. Dara advanced in the “Chapter Reflections” category (only three Area I competitors advanced), Denise took third in “Home Health Aide”competition, and Breanna advanced in the “Medical Photography” category. Additionally, high finishers included Nariko Nakachi (7th out of 32 in “Researched Persuasive Speaking”), Miah Neer (4th and runner-up to advancing slot in “Medical Reading”), and the team of Taylor Musselman and Katie Ramirez-Portillo (10th out of 44 competing in “Health Career Display”). The Lehman HOSA contingent included (l-r) Nariko Nakachi, Taylor Musselman, Dara Vasquez, Breanna Higgins, Denise Silva and Kate Ramirez. Not pictured is Miah Neer. (Photo by Jim Cullen)