Senior Alexus Humphries will graduate this year and continue her passion for healthcare when she attends college in the fall. Humphries also plans on playing collegiate softball.
Humphries credits her passion for the nursing field to the experiences she has had at Banks County High School.
“Healthcare science courses have taught me numerous skills I can carry with me when I leave. For example, learning how to position patients, give injections, and understand muscle atrophy are skills I can apply in nursing.
Banks County High School has provided me with much support from my teachers, counselors, coaches, and the CTAE program. Mrs. Jones has taught me so much in the program.”
She has also served an essential role in the HOSA (Future Healthcare Professional) program, where she attended the Fall Leadership Conference and placed in the top 20 in the state.
“Our competition was to inform others about the dangers of vaping. It is important for students to understand the dangers, and coming from their peers, sometimes that makes more of us a difference”, she stated.
Humphries stated that she encourages future high school students to utilize the scheduled 8th-grade visits and the Parent Nights to get an idea of what classes, programs, and clubs are offered at the high school.
“All CTAE teachers are willing to answer any questions students or parents might have,” Humphries added.
“Alexus is a very dedicated student, and I am confident she will succeed in everything she does, especially in the healthcare field,” said Healthcare Science teacher Nikki Jones.
Banks County High School is hosting a Parent Preview Night on February 13th. Eighth-grade students also toured the high school at the beginning of the month to learn about the programs offered at Banks County High School.