Kameron Fortenberry, a 2026 graduate of Ethel High School and former Health Science student at the Kosciusko-Attala Career and Technical Center, has been named the Mississippi Association for Career and Technical Education (MS ACTE) Student of the Year for the 2025–2026 school year.
Fortenberry was recognized last week during the MS ACTE Summer Conference in Biloxi. In addition to receiving the statewide honor, he was awarded a $500 scholarship celebrating his achievement.
The MS ACTE Student of the Year Award recognizes students who demonstrate excellence in Career and Technical Education (CTE) through academic success, leadership, service, and a strong commitment to career preparation.
During his two years in the Health Science program at the Kosciusko-Attala Career and Technical Center, Fortenberry studied under instructor Amy Price, distinguishing himself through his work ethic, professionalism, and dedication to serving others.
Beyond his classroom achievements, Fortenberry served as the Mississippi HOSA (Future Health Professionals) State Vice President for the 2025–2026 term, representing thousands of health science students statewide. In that role, he helped lead statewide conferences, promoted HOSA’s mission to develop future healthcare leaders, and served as an ambassador for CTE programs across Mississippi.
His duties as a state officer also took him to national and international platforms. Fortenberry represented Mississippi at the HOSA International Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, joining students from around the globe for leadership development, networking, and competitions.
Additionally, he attended the Washington Leadership Academy in Washington, D.C., where he focused on advocacy skills and healthcare policy, and traveled to New York City alongside the Mississippi HOSA State Officer Team to expand his leadership experience.
“Kameron has been an exceptional student and a wonderful representative of our Health Science program,” Price said. “He consistently demonstrated compassion, integrity, and a commitment to excellence. His service as a Mississippi HOSA State Officer reflects his dedication to leadership and helping others. Watching him represent our school, our community, and the State of Mississippi at the state, national, and international levels has been incredibly rewarding. This recognition is well deserved, and I know he has a bright future ahead.”
Fortenberry plans to attend Holmes Community College this fall to continue his education and pursue a career in the healthcare field.
Faculty and staff at the Kosciusko-Attala Career and Technical Center congratulated Fortenberry on the accomplishment, recognizing his efforts in representing Ethel High School, the local CTE center, and the state with distinction as he transitions to college.
