Koby Flippo is in pursuit of his perfect niche in the business industry. He already has the skills needed to multitask several projects at once – something that will help him build on his success in his chosen career.
Flippo, a graduate of Wilson High School is the 2020 Shoals Scholar Dollars Student of the Year.
He said his days were busy while completing his senior year, even prior to the coronavirus pandemic that sent students home to complete their studies.
In order to balance the different activities he was involved in prior to the stay-at-home orders, Flippo would have scheduled times throughout his mornings and afternoons.
“For example, on a normal Wednesday morning, I go to a weekly Christian Student Impact meeting before school, attend school, then I divide time from the rest of my day between basketball, church and homework,” he said in response to a questionnaire from the Shoals Scholar Dollars organization. “Time management skill are something I have had to develop quickly in my years as a student.”
Flippo said he plans on pursuing a career in the business field, in either accounting or management. Accounting was a frontrunner when he was interviewed in February.
“I guess for me I like to get something right,” he said. “That’s how accounting works. Get that right answer in the end. I love that.”
He said the business field feels like a good fit.
“I chose the business field because when most people think of a businessman, they think of someone who is successful, dresses professionally and helps the community. I feel like all these characteristics fit me and fit the person I plan on becoming.”
He said he was involved with as many school organizations as he could: Future Business Leaders of America, Science Club, Christian Student Impact, Student Council, Class Officers, Warrior Ambassadors, Warriors for Christ, BETA Club, Key Club and coordinator for Wilson’s Miss Reservation Beauty Pageant.
“One organization I have definitely benefited from being a part of is Warriors for Christ,” he said. “I founded this club for our elementary school at Wilson in my junior year. Every Tuesday morning, about 75-100 elementary students and I would have a quick devotional and prayer, grab a snack, and get to class. This opportunity gave me a chance to meet the younger students at my school and help show them something I am passionate about: Jesus. It also gave me an opportunity to grow as I prepared quick devotionals for them every week.”
Flippo is a member of Stony Point Church of Christ where he is involved in the youth group. He said most of his activities away from school was through his church.
“Between vacation Bible school, mission trips, Lads to Leaders, and other opportunities such as Room in the Inn, I have the opportunity to work with people of all ages, and also benefit the community.
“One opportunity I am involved in is an annual mission trip to Berry Church of Christ in Berry, Alabama. Every year, we travel down and help them host a VBS for the children in their area. This has given me a chance to help people that I have never met and help them grow. I chose this activity because it is something that means a lot to me, and something I hope to do for a long time. Through this, I hope to help Berry’s church grow from a distance and help bring others to Christ by being a good example when I am either there or at home.”
His leadership responsibilities in school included: senior class president, FBLA president, Science Club vice president, Warrior Ambassador, and basketball team captain.
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