CATA Health Science Academy

🌟 HOSA Winners’ Circle 🌟
We are incredibly proud of all our competitors, but this special post goes to these top finishers:
Caroline Neighbors (2nd Place, Healthy Living)
Caroline’s hard work and heart shine in everything she does. She absolutely nailed both the testing and the portfolio presentation, proving once again that hard work always pays off. We are so proud of your dedication, Caroline!
Belen Callejas-Andablo (Top 6, Pharmacy Science)
Belen made history as our program’s first-ever placer in Pharmacy Science! Her success is a direct reflection of her commitment to pursuing her pharmacy tech certification and her hands-on work at Hanceville Drug Company with Ben Burkart. All that real-world experience truly paid off!
Francisco Garatachea (Top 6, Dental Science)
Another historic first! Francisco’s Top 6 finish in Dental Science is a massive achievement for our program. We are extremely proud of Francisco!
Public Health Team (Top 6 Finish)
Congratulations, Emilia Aleman, Cali Pullium, Payton Walton, Isabella Dyer, and Delanie Sigala. Their project, “Food Wars: Battling Big Soda and Ultra-Processed Food,” tackled a tough and important topic. Way to fight the good fight, team!
Health Career Display (Top 20 Finalists)
A huge congratulations to Yarely Fernandez/Maria Rodriguez, Cierra Harper/Zoe Zimmerman, Adalynn Bowers/Emma Daniel, Karlie Hinkle/Kinsley McNabb, and Auburn Burtis/Jacob Reiss for advancing into the elite Top 20. Cullman County SchoolsCullman Area Technology Academy
Good Hope High School
Hanceville High School
West Point High School

This week, over 1,900 Alabama students and teachers traveled to Montgomery to participate in two days of competitive events and advanced leadership study at the 2026 HOSA Future Health Professionals State Leadership Conference, February 26-27. Each of our competitors earned their place on the state stage by successfully qualifying during the competitive events held back in November, a feat that required months of preparation and focus. Joining the best future health professionals from across the state, our students put their skills to the test, and their performance was nothing short of inspiring.

HOSA State Leadership Conference: Competitor Roster
Here is the full list of our students who qualified in November and competed in Montgomery, organized by their specific events:
Dental Science: Francisco Garatachea
Emergency Medical Team: Abagail Burney & Aeris Pyle
Health Career Display
Adalynn Bowers & Emma Daniel
Auburn Burtis & Jacob Reiss
Brianna Murray & Mollie Heatherly
Cierra Harper & Zoe Zimmerman
Karlie Hinkle & Kinsley McNabb
Yarely Fernandez & Maria Rodriguez
Health Career Photography: Abigail Brady, Jacy Guthrie & Teagan Johnson
Healthy Living: Caroline Neighbors
HOSA History / Banner: Amber McCloud & Jasmine Hastings
HOSA History / Voting Delegate: Chance Aldridge & Jewel Spicer
Medical Math: Wyatt Lindsey
Medical Spelling: Scarlett Joslyn
Nursing Assisting: Kayle Arroyo & Kim Torres
Nursing Assisting & Health Care Issues Exam: Danisa Short
Pharmacy Science: Belén Callejas-Andablo
Prepared Speaking: Lexi Jones
Public Health: Emilia Aleman, Isabella Dyer, Cali Pullium, Delanie Sigala, & Payton Walton
Research Poster: Kayla Degollado
Cullman County Schools
Cullman Area Technology Academy

Don’t forget Open House tonight!
We’re excited to kick off a fantastic school year and can’t wait to welcome our students!

🗓️ Open House
📍 August 5th
🕒 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Congratulations to our 2025-2026 HOSA Officers!

Congratulations to Shayla Colchado Reza, the 2025 Cullman Chamber of Commerce Career Tech Student of the Year! Shayla has truly embraced every opportunity that career tech education offers her, from college and career readiness to being an active member and officer of HOSA, competing and placing at HOSA competitions, and, last but not least, serving her community.

Shayla, we are thrilled for you as you begin your new journey at UAB to pursue a career in anesthesia. We know you will continue to be a wonderful contributor to society.