Hoya 2 April/May Article
The HOYA 2 seniors are down to their final hours of the school year, and it has truly been a pleasure to watch their growth. This group has worked through some big decisions, figuring out what comes next isn’t easy. Through the College Choice research project, they took a hard look at the pros and cons of different universities, and I’m confident they’ve made strong choices for their next steps.
We had the opportunity to hear from Staff Sergeant Williams of the Illinois Army National Guard following his recent return from Somalia. While some students were already familiar with him from visits to their home schools, his presentation broadened their perspective on the many roles and opportunities within military healthcare.
They’ve balanced a lot this year; internships, school responsibilities, and being seniors. While the requirement is 288 internship hours, several students have gone well beyond that, with some exceeding 800 hours! Along the way, a few have even discovered new career paths, which is exactly the purpose of these experiences.
Their capstone projects wrapped together everything they’ve learned across all body systems. Some of these were truly outstanding; detailed, thoughtful, and a clear reflection of the work they’ve put in all year. It’s always easy to see who took pride in it.
We’ll finish the year with our integumentary system unit. Students will be creating simulated wounds using common household items, always a favorite. HOYA 1 students will assist by voting on the most realistic creations. More importantly, students will apply proper medical terminology to describe their wounds, explain how the injury occurred, and outline appropriate first aid.
Congratulations to:
HOYA 2 Outstanding Student--Mylie Getter Pecatonica
Karen Johnson Scholarship Recipient--Haley Tipton Pecatonica
We recently reviewed the amount of work necessary outside of the classroom as it relates to the credit hours of their college courses. I look forward to hearing from them as they step into full-time college and gain a better understanding of what it takes to keep everything in balance.
I hope everyone has an amazing and safe summer!!