Honor Society® member
Ivana Huffines
Hostess at I worked as a host at Cracker Barrel in Franklin, Kentucky.
- biology/pre-med
- Class of 2023
- USA
Member since December 2022
About
My name is Ivana Huffines. I am a senior attending Franklin Simpson High School. As a future student at Lipscomb University, I aspire to study biology to become a pathologist. I hope to utilize my major and experience to contribute to Lipscomb's missionary program, distributing aid to countries in need of medical attention.
Honors and awards
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FBLA Regional Conference (2019-2020)
Second place award for Business Communications competition.
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HOSA Regional Competition (2021)
Fifth place award for HOSA Bowl Group testing competition.
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Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA (2022-2023)
I am actively in a program that will grant a Certified Nursing Assistant license in Kentucky. The license is expected in 2023.
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Cross Country Top 20 Award (2022)
I received a medal award and recognition for coming in 18th place at the Gatorland Bowling Green, Kentucky Cross Country meet.
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Cross Country Top 20 Award (2022)
I received a medal award and recognition for coming in 7th place at the King and Queen of the West Hopkinsville, Kentucky Cross Country meet.
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Cross Country State Qualifier (2022)
I came in 21st in the 2AA regional Cross Country meet held in Bardstown, Kentucky. I was awarded top 5 in the region according to my individual personal record, which qualified me for the Kentucky state Cross Country meet in Paris, Kentucky.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Pathology.
- Outside the classroom
I enjoy reading, cultivating plant-based recipes, running, writing, and exploring current scientific research performed in laboratories.
Experience
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Hostess
I worked as a host at Cracker Barrel in Franklin, Kentucky.
Jul 2021 – May 2022
Volunteering
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I applied as a volunteer for the DAIL program through HOSA. The program is an outlet for students to interact with elders through a phone call. The program will involve educational training about communication with the elderly.
Department for Aging and Independent Living
Nov 2022 – Dec 2022
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I volunteered to tour and give advice to incoming freshmen attending Franklin Simpson High School.
Freshman Orientation, Franklin Simpson High School
Aug 2022
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I volunteer at the Simpson County Animal Shelter.
Simpson County Animal Shelter/Humane Society
May 2022 – Dec 2022
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I coordinated the “Give Thanks” project for my school’s Hosa program. Members gave gratitude by donating goods and writing letters for nurses and doctors during the pandemic. Goody bags were assembled and delivered to the Medical Center in Franklin, Kentucky.
Give Thanks, Future Health Professionals
Nov 2021 – Dec 2022
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As a member of the Franklin Church of Christ Youth Group, I have been active in the yearly Vacation Bible School community event. I have supervised children, checked in participants, kept groups on schedule, and assisted with any other activities.
Franklin Church of Christ
Jul 2018 – Jul 2022
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
Additional information
Organizations
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Franklin Simpson High School Student Council, President
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Future Business Leaders of America, FBLA (opens in a new tab)
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Future Health Professionals, HOSA (opens in a new tab)
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Franklin Simpson High School Volleyball
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Franklin Simpson High School Cross Country
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Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, SSAC
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Franklin Church of Christ Youth Group Member
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Pep Club
