Midway CTE Student Wins State, International Recognition in Health Math Competition
Manu Kapa, a member of Midway High School's HOSA-Future Health Professionals chapter, won first place in the Math for Health Professionals state contest and advanced to secure a top-10 finish at the HOSA International Leadership Conference this summer.
The HOSA Math for Health Professionals exam tests competitors on the integration of mathematics in health care, including temperature, weights, and measures used in the health community. Manu was recognized for his international conference ninth-place score by the Midway ISD Board of Trustees during their regular meeting in October.
Manu, a senior health science career and technical education (CTE) student and two-year HOSA member, plans to pursue a career in medicine.
CTE courses at Midway High School equip health science students with leadership and technical skills while allowing them to explore career opportunities in the health care field. Through HOSA, students participate in local and national competitions, which provide a platform to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world scenarios.
Midway High School HOSA advisors who coached Manu are CTE Teachers Sharlet Bond, Liberty Adair, and Azul Purcell. Midway High School Math Teacher Emily Layden also helped Manu prepare for the HOSA math exam.
About Midway ISD Career and Technical Education:
Midway ISD offers elective courses in Career and Technical Education (CTE) at the middle school and high school campuses, preparing students to be college and career-ready by providing core academic skills, employability skills, and technical, job-specific skills. Each CTE course pairs with a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO), such as HOSA-Future Health Professionals, which are active in the community and competitive on both a state and national level.
