AOF Students Score Big
at Financial Football!
On February 3, 2024, five of our dedicated AOF students—Robert Smith, Youssef Eldermiri, Mason LaBlance, David Gonzales, and Co-President Sama Fattah—helped lead our academy to a 2nd place finish at the annual Financial Football competition! While Sama didn’t compete in the event, her leadership as co-president and her hands-on involvement in preparing the team were instrumental in their success.
Competing against strong teams from across the district, including the reigning champions from Armwood High School, our team showcased impressive financial knowledge, critical thinking, and teamwork.
After placing 3rd last year, this jump to 2nd marks a major accomplishment—and we’re determined to secure 1st place next year. We’re incredibly proud of the team’s effort and Sama’s support throughout the preparation process!
On February 3, 2024, five of our
dedicated AOF
students—Robert Smith,
Youssef Eldermiri, Mason LaBlance,
David Gonzales,
and Co-President Sama
Fattah—helped lead
our academy to a 2nd place
finish at the
annual Financial Football
competition!
While Sama didn’t compete
in the event, her leadership as
co-president and
her hands-on involvement in
preparing the team were instrumental
in their success.
Competing against strong teams
from across the district, including
the reigning
champions from Armwood
High School,
our team showcased
impressive financial knowledge,
critical thinking,
and teamwork.
After placing 3rd last year, this
jump to 2nd marks a major
accomplishment—and
we’re determined to secure
1st place next
year. We’re incredibly
proud of the team’s
effort and Sama’s support
throughout the preparation process!
USF Accounting Day
On April 3, 2025, students from our AOF program, along with peers from Jefferson and Brandon High Schools, participated in the Accounting Preview Day at the University of South Florida. The day began with a valuable panel discussion featuring USF students, who shared insights into their academic journeys and experiences in the business field.
Following the panel, we had the opportunity to tour the campus, including the prestigious Muma College of Business. This experience allowed us to explore the resources and opportunities available for students pursuing a career in accounting and business. We left feeling inspired and excited about the potential paths ahead in our academic and professional careers.
On April 3, 2025, students
from our AOF
program, along with
peers
from Jefferson and
Brandon
High Schools, participated
in the Accounting Preview
Day at the University
of South Florida. The day
began with a
valuable panel discussion
featuring
USF students, who shared
insights into
their academic journeys and
experiences
in the business field.
Following the panel, we had
the opportunity
to tour the campus, including
the prestigious
Muma College of Business.
This experience
allowed us to explore the resources
and
opportunities available for students
pursuing
a career in accounting and
business.
We left feeling inspired and
excited
about the potential paths
ahead
in our academic and professional
careers.
Behind the Vault: AOF at the OCC!
On February 11, 2025, six of our AOF students—Sama Fattah, Sadan Fattah, Celine Alarcon, Darshan [last name], Johnny [last name], and David Gonzales—joined students from Jefferson High School for an exclusive visit to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). With only nine spots available, our students proudly filled six, making a strong showing for our academy.
The visit offered a behind-the-scenes look at the OCC’s operations and gave students the chance to learn about financial regulation, federal banking systems, and career opportunities in government finance. It was a rare and enriching experience that expanded our students’ understanding of the financial sector.
On February 11, 2025, six of our
AOF students—
Sama Fattah, Sadan Fattah,
Celine Alarcon,
Darshan [last name], Johnny
[last name],
and David
Gonzales—joined students
from
Jefferson High School for
an exclusive
visit to the Office of the
Comptroller
of the Currency (OCC). With only
nine spots available,
our students
proudly filled six, making a
strong showing for
our academy.
The visit offered a
behind-the-scenes
look at the OCC’s operations
and gave
students the chance to
learn about
financial regulation,
federal banking
systems, and career
opportunities in
government finance.
It was a rare and
enriching experience
that expanded
our students’ understanding
of the
financial sector.
AOF Featured by Hillsborough Schools!
Our Finance & Entrepreneurship Academy was recently spotlighted on the official Hillsborough County Public Schools Instagram! Co-Presidents Sama Fattah, David Gonzales, and Robert Smith proudly represented King High’s AOF by sharing what the program means to them as student leaders.
The post also gave a peek into Mr. Gennaro’s classroom—the heart of our academy—where real-world finance, entrepreneurship, and leadership come to life every day. We’re honored to have our hard work and growth recognized across the district!
Our Finance & Entrepreneurship
Academy was recently spotlighted
on the official
Hillsborough County Public
Schools Instagram!
Co-Presidents Sama Fattah, David
Gonzales, and Robert Smith proudly
represented King High’s AOF by
sharing what the
program means to them
as student leaders.
The post also gave a peek into
Mr. Gennaro’s classroom—the heart of
our academy—where real-world finance,
entrepreneurship, and leadership
come to life every day. We’re honored
to have our hard work and
growth recognized across the district!