BCHS

Congratulations to the BCHS Culinary Arts students who competed at the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America ( FCCLA) State Leadership Conference April 27-30 in Virginia Beach!

 

Chase Smith was a judge for Food Innovations.  He won that STAR Event in 2010 and this is his second year to judge.  Sarah Wright competed in Show Pieces she received a gold medal and Best in Show Trophy with her state of Virginia inspired cake with dogwood, cardinal and black bear, Sarah received a scholarship for $3000 from Culinary Institute of Virginia.  Kiwi Plecker entered decorated cake star event.  Kiwi earned a second place, with silver medal and $2000  scholarship from the Culinary Institute of Virginia.  Ashley Rice entered creative center piece.  Ashley brought home a gold medal and Best in Show trophy.  Ryan Woodzell competed in knife skills and chicken fabrication.  He brought home a silver medal with second place.  Bethany Reese earned the right to go to nationals in Florida in July with her Gold medal and trophy in Job Interview. 

 

The culinary team composed of George Miller, Kala Day and Charley Adams presented two plates in 60 minutes.  The cooked mushroom pork scaloppini, rice pilaf and grilled pound cake with pineapple salsa and whipped cream.  Earning a Gold medal Bath County’s first in Culinary, but not only did they bring home the gold medal they took the Trophy and top honors in the state.  They qualify to go to nationals in July.  Each student also earned $2000 from the CIA and $3000 from CIV and $1000 from Johnson and Wales.  The scholarships have the option to renew each year.  

 

The FCCLA National Convention is in Orlando, FL July 7-14.  The club will be fundraising and soliciting donations in order to be able to go in July.  All donations will be greatly appreciated and should be sent to BCHS FCCLA at 464 Charger Lane Hot Springs, VA 24445.

 

The Bath County High School - Mertz Career & Technical Center Culinary Arts instructor is Adaline Hodge.