Local students to participate in Health S.T.A.R. program

Seven students from Hughes Springs High School have been selected to participate in Northeast Texas Community College’s Health S.T.A.R. Program. Students from seven area schools had the opportunity to apply for the three-day program, to be held Oct. 19-21.

Bailey Svrcek, Dajah Brown, Kali Calcote, McKinzi Brewster, Andrea Franklin, Linzie Skinner and Anabell Beleswill represent Hughes Springs during the Student Training and Access to Resources (S.T.A.R.) Program. This program promotes health science education and supports underserved and underrepresented students with limited opportunities. Students will attend the program, free of charge. Students in grades 11 and 12, who have an interest in pursuing a career in the health field, and at least a C average are eligible to apply. Health S.TA.R. will be held on the campus of NTCC.

Health S.T.A.R. is a three day academic and field experience program that explores the health science career options while introducing students to college life and providing shadowing opportunities thereby strengthening and stimulating their interest in a potential health science career path. All seven ladies participate in Hughes Springs’ Health Science Program, taught by Wendy Pilgrim.