Gatesville grad passes professional exam

Marlee Williams, a 2022 graduate of Gatesville High School, recently learned that she passed the state pharmacy tech certification exam. She is the first student in the health science strand at Gatesville High School to do so. Marlee worked very hard to memorize 250 different medications.

Texas is one of a few states that require pharmacy technician candidates to obtain certification before registering with the state Board of Pharmacy.

Graduates learn how to work under a licensed pharmacist, helping with patient consultations, dispensing medications, managing inventory, maintaining patient records, repackaging medications and calculating dosages.