Academy of Hospitality & Tourism Students from Miami Springs Senior High School off to Philadelphia as Winners of the Hispanic Heritance Essay Contest

Miami, FL – October 21, 2007 - Two students from the Academy of Hospitality & Tourism (AOHT) at Miami Springs Senior High School(MSSH) were recently announced as winners of the Hispanic Heritage Essay sponsored by the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SFLHCC), and Southwest Airlines. Eight other students from the Academy of Hospitality & Tourism (AOHT) in the Miami-Dade County Public Schools were also announced as winners at a recent reception at The Four Seasons Hotels and Resort. Pictured from left are Michelle Bolt-AOHT Lead Teacher, Patricia Alteme-MSSH junior, Liliam M. Lopez- SFLHCC CEO & President and Celvin Barahona-MSSH senior.  

The topic of the essay was “Hispanics – A Wealth of Contributions to the American Economy.” In addition to winning a trip to Philadelphia sponsored by the SFLHCC, their airfare and accommodations are sponsored by Southwest Airlines.

The Academy of Hospitality and Tourism is locally a program of Specialized Programs – Schools of Choice and the National Academy Foundation (NAF)., a national network of career academies to support the development of America’s youth toward personal and professional success in high school, higher education and throughout their careers. For additional information on the program at Miami Springs, call Michelle Evans-Bolt, Lead Teacher.