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District 211 honors 17 state champions from debate and HOSA programs
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Judith Campbell and the District 211 Board recognized 17 students for state-level achievements in HOSA and debate, with coaches and principals introducing honorees and inviting the board and families for photographs.
The Township High School District 211 Board of Education recognized 17 students who placed at state competitions in debate and HOSA during the board meeting.
Superintendent Dr. Judith Campbell opened the recognition, and coaches and sponsors from multiple high schools introduced the honorees: Carl Schwarz (Shamberg debate coach) highlighted Shamberg debaters’ placements; Hoffman Estates associates and coaches (including Lana Wells) introduced members of the ICDA championship team; and HOSA sponsors Luke Madden (FM High School) and Monica Aubin (Conan High School) introduced state champions in public service announcement, emergency medical technician, clinical nursing, and occupational therapy categories.
Students named in the record include individual placements such as quarterfinalist Isan Patel and state runner-up Erica Imosova (debate), and HOSA champions who represented their schools in first-place finishes. Principals, assistant principals, coaches, and family members were invited forward to receive recognition and a group photograph.
Why it matters: The recognition highlights extracurricular programs that develop public speaking, leadership, and health-care career skills and underscores district investment in competitive academic and career-technical activities.
What’s next: The board and district encouraged continued support for debate and HOSA programs and invited colleagues to observe tournaments next year.
