By Paige Lambert
Gabriella Ortegon opened the door to her biomedical class at Hays High School and saw a crime scene strewn all over the room. Over the next few weeks, the class used the fake scene to work towards certifications in the Career & Technical Education program.
The program allows high school students to obtain career-focused certifications while working on a diploma. The courses provide real life experience and training to fully operate in their chosen field, whether it is welding or cosmetology.


