Student Focus
Macy Bailey
Macy is the only student from Polk County to be chosen to serve on the Student Advisory
Board for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. She was chosen from many online applicants and participated in a personal
interview in order to be selected.
As a member of the board, Macy attends monthly meetings with other students in the Tampa Bay area to learn how to
promote the Bucs at her school and in her community. She serves as an usher at the Club Level at Bucs home games
and participates in community service projects sponsored by the Bucs.
Macy is a junior at WHHS and is a second year member of the AOHT program. She is a past president of DECA and
currently serves as the reporter for the WHHS DECA chapter. She is also member of FBLA.
Academy of Hospitality and Tourism Overview
The Academy of Hospitality and Tourism will provide students with the academic, social, and technical skills necessary for global economic leadership. Through the study of business theory and the observation, practice, and application of business skills, students will experience an education that connects the classroom with the real world.
Established in 2008, The Academy of Hospitality and Tourism, also known as AOHT, became a member of Winter Haven High School's circulum. A.O.H.T's main goal is to help prepare the students for basic skills in customer service and business management for the lodging and food service industries.Students will learn customer service basics, business etiquette, computer operations, and the many facets of meeting client needs whether it’s travel for business, fun, or conference planning. Paid internships are available following the junior year.
Hospitality Management... A Hot Career Field
The Hospitality/Tourism industry includes many potential career areas:
- Business Management
- Event Planning and Management
- Sports & Entertainment
- Human Resources
- Marketing
- Finance & Economics
- Computer & Systems Engineering
- Travel Planning
- Restaurant Management
- Chef
- Hospitality Management
Unique Opportunities
AOHT provides students with unique opportunities:
- Regular field trips to local businesses
- Preparation for college and work
- Interesting courses and teachers
- Hands-on projects that matter
- Paid internships
- Practical experience in the business world
- A caring learning community
Join the AOHT Team
AOHT is more than a set of elective courses; it is a team of dedicated teachers, counselors and students, working together on real-world projects.
