The state competition is comprised of two major competitions. The first competition tested the students’ clinical skills, which comprised three individual student skills and one team skill. The second competition was an academic quiz bowl with questions that range in topics from biology, anatomy & physiology, nutrition, general medicine, and entry-level exercise physiology.
This year’s State Championship team comprised of junior students Haile Pamoja, Laila Groves, Mustafa Madinawala, and Maddie Locklear, and sophomore students Tatum Langley, Katie Roth, and Myla Jabbar. The award-winning athletic training staff leads the team, including two alums from Dawson High School. Their staff comprises head athletic trainer Christina Fry, class of 2012, team sponsor and assistant athletic trainer Joseph B. Eberhardt, class of 2015, and assistant athletic trainer Thomas Patrey.
