06/21/2026
What an incredible finish for our Plainfield High School HOSA students at the HOSA International Leadership Conference, where more than 15,000 students from around the world came together to compete, learn, and showcase their skills.
We are proud to celebrate several outstanding accomplishments:
🥈 Ella Ellis earned 2nd Place Internationally for her speech, Champion of Change, inspiring audiences with a message about leadership, advocacy, and making a positive difference.
🏅 Maria Kovach finished in the Top 10 Internationally in Extemporaneous Writing – Healthcare Policy. In her event, Maria wrote a letter to a legislator advocating for healthcare occupations to be recognized as professional careers and arguing for increased financial aid opportunities for students pursuing healthcare education.
🏅 Jacey Lowe earned a Top 10 International finish in Personal Care.
🏅 Autumn Jennings finished in the Top 20 Internationally in Clinical Lab Science.
We are incredibly proud of all of our Quakers who represented PHS on the international stage with professionalism, confidence, and excellence.
A special thank you to Mrs. Townsend and Mr. McAdams for their leadership, dedication, and unwavering support of our students throughout the year. Their commitment helps create opportunities that allow PHS students to compete and succeed at the highest levels.
Congratulations to all of our HOSA competitors on an unforgettable week!