State Southern Vice-President, Secondary
Devindra Persad

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Hometown: Plantation

Nickname:  Dave

Birthday:  December 26

Education:  Attending Plantation High School

Favorite Subject in School:  Biology/Sciences

Favorite Food:  Curry chicken

Favorite Sports Team:  New England Patriots

Hobbies:  Soccer

Best Book Ever Read:  Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

Pet Peeve:  people who show off

For 24 hours, I would love to trade places with...  Dr. Sanjay Gupta

If I had a million dollars, I would...  donate it to a medical charity

My most embarrassing moment  was screaming on a plane, because there was a cockroach in the bathroom

Future Discovery Anticipated the Most: A cure for diabetes

Greatest Personal Accomplishment:  Ranking #9 out of 560 in my class

Career Goals:  To become an Emergency Room physician

I love HOSA because...  it provides you with a vigorous health science education!

HOSA Experience: 

        2008-09    Region 8 Secretary

        2009-10    Region 8 Vice-President

                       1st place - Regional Conference, CPR/First Aid

                       Recognition - State Conference, Barbara James Service Award

        2010-11    Florida HOSA State Southern Vice-President, Secondary

Favorite Quote:  "You only get out of it what you put into it."

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