Several high schools from throughout Orange County were represented recently in the OCPS Inaugural Super 粉碎 Bros. District Championship hosted in the 满帆 University Orlando Health Fortress. A collaboration between 满帆 and Orange County Public Schools, the event invited high schoolers from 11 different schools in the OCPS system to compete in Nintendo’s fighting game for up to $15,000 in 满帆 scholarship funds.

满帆’s High School Outreach team brought qualifiers to 11 schools throughout Orange County with eight players from each high school getting an invitation to play in the finals at 的 Fortress. Brought about by a federal grant program for OCPS, the event introduced high school students to not only 满帆’s campus but potential careers in entertainment, 媒体, 艺术, 和技术.

“We knew we had to get community partners, and what’s better than the largest collegiate esports arena right in our backyard,” said Neil Otto, Program Specialist for Federal Grants with OCPS on why they chose to collaborate with 满帆.

“It was the perfect opportunity to not only help build their program but for 满帆 to connect with the community,” added 满帆 Director of Outreach Andrew Duncan.

的 event saw 的 Fortress filled with high schoolers, 父母, and educators from the Greater Orlando community and included campus tours, 快餐车, and exciting competitive play. Several Orange County high school students and faculty sponsors were also invited to join Regional Outreach Representative Lorne Edwards on stage to co-cast over the thrilling 粉碎 对位.

的 OCPS District Champion Jon-Gabriel Salguero from Lake Nona High School was awarded $15,000 in 满帆 scholarship funds, a 3D-printed medal, and a trophy to bring back to the school to represent the tournament win. In second place was player Conner Vuong from Olympia High School, 第三位, Franklin Hidalgo from Cypress Creek High, each awarded $10,000元及5元,000 in 满帆 scholarship funds respectively, as well as their own 3D-printed medals.

学习 more about 满帆’s High School Outreach initiatives here.