Archived Shout Outs!

• Shoutout to River View HSTA students for their “Christmas Cards for Seniors” community service project. They made sure every resident in the McDowell Continuous Care Center and Welch Community Hospital Golden Harvest received a Christmas greeting card. A total of 120 cards were distributed. It’s the little things that mean the most!! Thank you, Sherry Woolridge for facilitating this event.   

Cabell, Lincoln and Boone County HSTA Graduate 

• Jasmine Scott is one of the many success stories that has came out of HSTA. She is a Cabell, Lincoln and Boone County graduate. She received her RN and has worked as a travel nurse in Arizona and Florida as well as at Mon General. She is currently working at Cabell Huntington ICU. She is planning on attending Marshall University or West Virginia University to get her BS in nursing. I quote Kelli Templeton (Cabell, Lincoln, Boone County Field Site Coordinator); "She is amazing. So proud of her.

Ohio and Marshall County HSTA Graduate

Congratulations Ny’Aisa! She plans to attend Marshall University to pursue her degree in Veterinarian Medicine. #collegebound

Aliyah Pelley from Ohio/Marshall HSTA

Aliyah became first in the SKILLS USA

Dr Christopher Taylor, HSTA Graduate from Ohio and Marshall County HSTA

Darlene Stradwick (Ohioand Marshall Field Site Coordinator) says: Thank you, for giving back to HSTA! We appreciate you taking the time to speak at our 2022 Science Symposia to our current HSTA students. Your comments were well received by the students and very appreciated! Your speech inspired the students.                       

McDowell County Graduate

• Congratulations to Farrah Marielle Rose, PharmD
• Farrah is a 2016 McDowell HSTA graduate and 2022 graduate of the Appalachian College of Pharmacy. McDowell HSTA alumni are doing great things!!!

Harrison, Mon and Marion County HSTA 

Jude Brenya (2022-Current Student)

• The HSTA teachers would like to acknowledge Jude Brenya, for working so hard this year for becoming one of the two top Honors Math student. 
• He has learned to take time and work hard on his homework. His math paper looks like it came out of a textbook, he has learned to explain every step in detail. Keep up the hard work and remember our HSTA teachers are always here to help you. Our HSTA teachers are awesome!! 

D'Eryah Stewart, Makayla Hall, Jada Williams, Jaylie Green, Markayla Moore(Cabell and Lincoln HSTA) and Sanaa Brodie  

• Congratulation for winning the Donovan D. Edwards 2nd annual "Get Get Going" $250.00 Scholarship...

Roane and Calhoun County

This is Roane County student, Melissa Ashman. She started her residency in family medicine at Marshall University.
Ashman's residency will be three years long.

Madison Hairston, from the McDowell HSTA Club meets U.S. Vice President

                                             

• Congratulations to Madison Hairston, Mountain View HSTA Student was chosen to represent her school in a Zoom meeting with the Vice President.
  • Hairston said, "I am so proud to represent Mount View's Class of '21!" 

Makel Galloway from the Ohio/Marshall HSTA Club

Wheeling Park High School

Wheeling Park High School recently spotlighted Ohio-Marshall HSTA student Makel Galloway: "We are shining the spotlight on a Patriot student-athlete who goes above and beyond. Makel Galloway is a senior at Wheeling Park who takes his education to the next level. He is involved in a variety of clubs and community organizations, all while maintaining a varsity spot on Wheeling Park's Varsity Basketball team and high academic excellence.

"Makel’s basketball career began when he was five years old, and he has continued to play through elementary, middle, and high school. He is a co-captain of Wheeling Park’s Boys’ varsity basketball team and his teammates see him as a valuable asset. Fellow team member, Caleb Francis says, “he is a great friend who keeps me on my A-game and brings high energy to every game and practice.” Team member, Cole Wilkinson, says, “he pushes everyone to play at their best no matter the circumstances.” Being an impressive basketball player is not where his talent ends. He is also extremely dedicated to his extracurricular clubs and volunteer activities.

In addition to setting a good example on the court, Makel also excels in the classroom. Makel is a member of Drug-Free Clubs of America, Beyond Education, and HSTA. HSTA encourages underrepresented high school students to pursue careers in the STEM field. Ms. Zumbrunnen is an English/Language Arts teacher at Wheeling Park and is also a HSTA advisor. She says, “When this eager-eyed young boy entered our HSTA program as a freshman, he gave 110% right from the start. Makel maintained that energy throughout the years working on research projects, volunteering at the Ohio County Fair, and mentoring our younger members.”

Because of HSTA, Makel will be able to pursue a career in the medical field after high school. He says that going into the medical field has always been his goal. “It would enable me to give back to my community and help those in need, which is very important to me.” Specifically, he is interested in pursuing a career as a physician's assistant or a physical therapist. He is currently undecided on what college he will attend, but he will be staying in West Virginia at the conclusion of his time at Wheeling Park."

Sophia Lipscomb, Mercer County HSTA

Yvonne Harris and all of HSTA sends a shout out too:
Sophia Lipscomb, PSHS students is the valedictorian of her class.

Roane/Calhoun County

This is Roane County student, Melissa Ashman. She started her residency in family medicine at Marshall University.
Ashman's residency will be three years long.

Madison Hairston, from the McDowell HSTA Club meets U.S. Vice President

                                             

• Congratulations to Madison Hairston, Mountain View HSTA Student was chosen to represent her school in a Zoom meeting with the Vice President.
  • Hairston said, "I am so proud to represent Mount View's Class of '21!" 

Working the Front Lines

We offer a sincere thank you to the following individuals for working on the front lines during the COVID-19 global pandemic. We are proud of them and all they have accomplished! #HSTAstrong

• Ohio-Marshall HSTA Grad, Alex Freshwater, who is working as a Mail Carrier at USPS. Nothing stops the Post Office.
• Ohio-Marshall HSTA Grad, Chelsea Manning, who is working as an OR Nurse doing emergent surgeries at WVU Medicine/Ruby Memorial Hospital.
• Ohio-Marshall HSTA Grad, Heather Timmins, who is working as a Correctional Officer at Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Center, Moundsville.
• Ohio-Marshall HSTA Grad, Holly Beck, who is working as a Medical Technologist in the Laboratory at Wheeling Hospital.
• Ohio-Marshall HSTA Grad Jasmin Calcote, who is working as a Psychologist at River Valley Associates Psychology, Counseling and Consulting Services working with children, adolescents and adults.
• Ohio-Marshall Current HSTA Senior at John Marshall, Madison Galloway, who recently passed her CNA. Madison is working as a CNA at Good Shepherd Nursing Home.