Palisades High School Cadet Ranks in Future Health Professionals (HOSA) Regionals

Story and Photo by: 1SG (R) Harold Smith

Cadet Staff Sergeant Justice McKeever an Honor Student at Palisades High School ranked top 10 in Medical Math at the HOSA – Future Health Professionals Regional Convention at Johnson and Wales University in Charlotte, NC. The competition is designed to motivate HOSA members to improve their knowledge and skills in areas of Health and Biomedical Sciences. Cadet McKeever will move on to the State Competition later this spring in Greensboro, N.C., where he strives to improve on his skills and compete on the national level. Cadet McKeever credits his Health Occupations teacher Dr. Kevin Hall for providing him a challenging curriculum to help him excel and his JROTC Instructors MAJ(R) Ervin Purvis and 1SG(R) Harold Smith for motivating him to exceed his expectations. His efforts bring great credit to himself, Palisades High School and the JROTC Program. #PumaPride.

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Update: Due to the lapse in appropriations, we must regrettably announce the postponement of JROTC Raider Challenge. This decision is critical for ensuring the timeliness and safety of cadet travel, and guaranteeing the high quality of the competitive events our teams deserve. Mission-essential readiness is our top priority, and we are actively working to confirm a new date in the Spring of 2026 ensuring that when we do execute, it will be an event of the highest caliber.

We understand the tremendous effort, training, and dedication the teams have invested, and we apologize for any inconvenience this change causes. We thank everyone for their understanding and unwavering commitment to the Raider Challenge spirit. Your resilience and ability to adapt are the very hallmarks of JROTC leadership.

Updates to this site will continue to be limited until appropriations are established.

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