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HOSA students earn letter jackets, gain medical skills

February 13, 2023

Though students are familiar with earning letter jackets through sports and fine arts classes, one of the health science programs also offers an additional opportunity. Health Occupation Student Association...

Medical program opens doors for high school students

Sophia Bradley • December 9, 2021

Bryan High was granted testing center status through American Allied Health (AAH) which allows Patient Care Technician (PCT) students campus for certification. Students have two hours to complete 150 multiple choice questions. Students have 2 hours to complete the exam and pass with at least a 75 to pass and receive their national certification.

Navy presents Hammond-Oliver seniors with scrubs after enlistment in elite program

adviser • March 1, 2019

A Navy officer presented seniors Heather Constestabile and Nick Defoy with scrubs during a ceremony earlier this year. They have both enlisted in the Navy and been chosen to be hospital corpsman, which allows them to help injured or ill members of the military.

Hammond Oliver hosts successful blood drive

adviser • January 26, 2018

With blood drive donations at an all-time low around the state due to the flu, Bryan High student and staff members met their goal of 76 successful donors during the blood drive on Thursday, January 25....

HOSA members advanced out of area

adviser • December 7, 2017

Seven Hammond-Oliver students advanced out of the area round of the online testing portion of the HOSA meet. Jessica Garrett (RHS) - 1st out of 22 competitors in EMT Mallory McDonald (RHS) - 1st out of...

Blinn, BHS benefit from partnership, develop post-secondary readiness

Robert Morgan • October 9, 2014

Bryan ISD and Blinn College have worked together for many years to bring college credit to high school students. In the spring, Bryan High and Blinn will begin a partnership that offers more of these courses to students and allows Blinn to use classrooms on Bryan High’s campus.

Teacher uses real world experience to create healthy learning environment

Erin Garcia • November 18, 2013

Hammond-Oliver, a high school for studies on human sciences located on blue campus, holds many opportunities for students, and CNA (certified nurse assistant) and intern teacher Erin Wright believes the school is extremely beneficial.

Hammond-Oliver provides head start for students interested in medical professions

Regina Flores • November 6, 2013

Do you know what you want to do when you grow up? Do you want to get a head start on your future now, but don’t know how? If you’re interested in the medical field, you’re in luck. Since the early 1990s, Hammond-Oliver has broadened students’ visions for life beyond high school by allowing students to get a jumpstart on their medical careers by taking health-science related courses and gaining hands-on experience early on.

Season of Giving, Season of Hope

Regina Flores • December 13, 2012

Men and women standing outside of stores ringing bells, children’s names hanging on Christmas trees, piles of canned goods stacked at the local food bank - all symbols of goodwill that seems to pour out during the holiday season. With lights, trees, gifts, food, and family, the holiday season is considered the greatest time of the year. But unfortunately, some cannot have a joyful holiday without a helping hand.

Health occupation organization provides additional resources for students

Davis Downey • March 2, 2012

Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) is an organization focused on bringing students with an interest in the medical field together, by providing an opportunity to learn more about the medical practice.