The 2022 Georgia HOSA SLC was a sight to be seen. Starting with competitions on the very first day of arrival, it wasn’t only fun, but also a competitive event. Students competed in all different kinds of areas, varying from Medical Law and Ethics to Extemporaneous Writing to Medical Innovations. The Opening Ceremony itself started with a huge bang as students from all over Georgia, including middle schoolers, high schoolers, and college students walked the red carpet while representing their schools. There were also various workshops for students as they gained valuable information regarding colleges and signed up for summer internships and the like. Then came the Recognition Ceremony, which took place on the second night, and many IA students received recognition during this time. One of our own even got elected as the State Vice President of Innovation! Later that night, a series of events varying from a silent disco to a karaoke party was held for the entertainment of students. The next morning, which was also the last, the Award Ceremony was held where many of our students became finalists, and one even ended up winning a place at the International Conference. Overall, the entire conference was a blast, we hope to have this much if not more fun at ILC!
- Krishna Chaugule
- Awards, Rankings, and Recognition:
DJ Bassett Vice president of Innovation Academy
2nd largest chapter in state
- Nyneishia Janarthanan sang the National Anthem at opening ceremony
- Barbara James Service award winners:
Dhanvin Yajaman Silver
Mateo Torrejon Silver
Sathvik Mutoopuri Bronze
Joshua Panuganti Bronze
Srinidhi Moram, Bronze
Chloe Lee Bronze
Jin Han Bronze
Lakshana Ramanan, Bronze
Hanna Zhu Bronze
Dharshini Kannan Bronze
Yekaterina Kochengina | Biomedical lab science | 7th |
Lucas Ardelean & Brooke Staples | CERT , community emergency | 6th |
Sydney Clark | Clinical nursing | 5th |
Timi Akinyele | Dental Science | 5th |
Charvi Mahendra | Dental Science | 6th |
DJ Bassett and Matt Serfontein | EMT | 7th |
Prisha Shaw, Vanshika Singh | Forensic | 8th |
Winnie Alford & Marissa Mahan | Health Career Display | 9th |
Megan Roka | Human growth & development | 8th |
Sathvik Mutoopuri, Josh Panuganti, Mateo Torrejon, Dhanvin Yajaman | Medical Innovation | 8th |
Lillian Yan | Medical law & ethics | 4th |
Christopher Lee | Medical Math | 8th |
Anna Parthiban | Medical Spelling | 8th |
Anika Chugh, Nathan Xhemali, King Shi, Dileep Kotireddy, Dhanvin Yajaman | MRC , Medical response Corp | 6th |
Dharshini Kannan, Cynthia Kasiviswanathan, Chloe Lee, Saanvi Prasad, Ridah Rahman, Ashna Rethna | PSA, Public service announcement | 6th |
Samira Peek | National Healthcare exam | 1st |


