BHS Hospitality & Tourism

As our hospitality seniors celebrate decision day, we honor their growth and accomplishments. We have no doubt they'll go on to make a lasting impact in their chosen fields.

Mississippi Tourism Day!!

Yesterday in Hospitality Year 2, we had a FUN hands-on activity focused on the importance of clear Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)! 📝✨

Students were divided into four groups:

🔹 Group 1 & 2
Created an animal out of playdough first, then wrote a detailed SOP explaining exactly how to recreate it.

🔹 Group 3 & 4
Wrote their SOP for creating an animal out of playdough without making it first — and only built it after their instructions were complete.

The results? 👀

Students quickly discovered how important clarity, sequencing, and detail are when writing procedures. Those who built first had to think carefully about how to explain each step. Those who wrote first learned how challenging it can be to give directions without physically testing them!

This activity tied directly into real-world hospitality skills — from writing kitchen procedures to developing front desk protocols. Clear communication matters in every part of the industry!

So proud of the creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills displayed today! 🐶🐢🐱🎉

🏆✨ DECA State Competition Results ✨🏆
We are incredibly proud of our students who represented us at the DECA State Competition! Their hard work, professionalism, and dedication truly paid off. Please join us in congratulating the following students on their outstanding achievements:

📌 Accounting Applications – Denessa Smith, 4th Place
📌 Automotive Services Marketing Series – Nancy Manuel-Rodriguez, 4th Place
📌 Business Growth Plan – Tai’lyne Kemp & Kamora Parker, 2nd Place
📌 Business Solutions Project – Holly Overal 2nd Place
📌 Buying & Merchandising Operations Research Event – Jaelin Rhodes Clarke, 3rd Place
📌 Career Development Project – Syrissa Lykins & Daniel Yruegas, 2nd Place
📌 Community Awareness Project – Gianna Lopez, 2nd Place
📌 Entrepreneurship Team Decision Making – Tai’lyne Kemp & Kamora Parker, 4th Place
📌 Food Marketing Series – Payton Campbell, 3rd Place
📌 Hospitality & Tourism Professional Selling – Ayanna Smith, 4th Place
📌 Independent Business Plan – Denessa Smith, 5th Place
📌 Professional Selling – Maliyah Brown, 3rd Place
📌 Quick Service Restaurant Management Series – Ayanna Smith, 4th Place
📌 Sales Project – Haile Dawkins, Alexa Gomez-Felipe, & Caroline Poulos, 🥇 1st Place
📌 Travel & Tourism Team Decision Making – Alexa Gomez-Felipe & Caroline Poulos, 5th Place
🎉 Students who placed Top 2 in written events and Top 3 in role play events have qualified to compete at the DECA International Career Development Conference in Atlanta! 🎉

👏 We are also proud to announce that Kamora Parker will represent us during the 2026–2027 school year as the VP of Hospitality!

We are so proud of each competitor for their commitment and excellence. Please wish our qualifiers the best of luck as they prepare to compete on the national stage! 🌟

Last week, our Year 2 Lodging, Hospitality, & Tourism students had the incredible opportunity to visit the Gulf Coast Mardi Gras Museum! 🎭✨
Students explored the history and traditions of Mardi Gras on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and learned how this vibrant celebration attracts thousands of visitors each year. From stunning costumes and intricate floats to the powerful impact on local businesses, our students saw firsthand how cultural events drive tourism and support the local economy.

Experiences like this help connect classroom learning to real-world hospitality and tourism careers. We are so proud of our students for representing our program so well and engaging thoughtfully throughout the visit! 💜💛💚

Hospitality students put their event planning into effect while decorating for the cheer banquet! ✨ With all hands on deck, they worked together to make it a seamless process.