West High HOSA Shines at International Leadership Conference

Nashville, Tennessee — June 2025

West High’s HOSA chapter delivered an exceptional performance at the HOSA International Leadership Conference. Out of 93 qualified West students, 47 attended—an extraordinary showing given that many schools send only one or two qualifiers.

International Achievements

• Richard Pan — 1st Place, World Health and Disparities (first place worldwide)
• Diya Dagar — 3rd Place, Red Cross Service
• Nina Zhu — HOSA International Scholarship recognizing leadership at the local and state levels and outstanding community service

Health Literacy Ambassadors

The following West High students were recognized as Health Literacy Ambassadors by the U.S. Library of Congress. No other school worldwide had more than a few—West High had nine.

• Elizabeth Dailey
• Audrey Kamerath
• Anna Kelley
• Kristen Layton
• Chiara Moretti
• Sofia Selzman
• Andre Tavtigian
• Bala Tella
• Abigail Thornton

Acknowledgments

West High extends sincere thanks to Lacy Nelson, Teri King, and Shannon Wilson for their dedication in providing this opportunity and supporting students throughout an unforgettable experience.

Panthers lead the way—congratulations to all our HOSA students and advisors.