Culinary arts students took center stage at the January 12th Mount Pleasant Community School District Board of Education meeting during a Student Spotlight presentation.
The spotlight featured students from the high school’s culinary arts program, led by Family and Consumer Science teacher Nichole Hummell.
Senior Zoey Johnson, a Culinary III student, shared that one of her favorite activities was the “create your own restaurant” project. She also spoke about the culinary arts students efforts to recognize teachers and staff at the school on their birthdays, special holidays, and even providing and preparing the meal for events such as the Veteran’s Day Breakfast held at the high school in November.
Alexis Hellweg spoke about her experience providing table service for the P.E.O. Henry County Fall Dinner.
Bella Tedrow, a Culinary II student, talked about being part of the team that earned third place at the Indian Hills Iron Chef Competition.
Ava Comayagna highlighted the gingerbread house competition that was held as she was a member of the team that earned first place bragging rights.
The students also brought samples of their work to the meeting, including Oreo cheesecake chocolate cookies and Oreo cupcakes, giving board members a taste of the skills being developed in the district’s culinary arts program.