ProStart in the News

March 2008

Kitchen Creations
Denver Post - March 7, 2008

Kitchen Knowledge
Denver Post - March 7, 2008

February 2008

ProStart Student Invitational scheduled in Greenbelt
Star Democrat - February 28, 2008

High school students test culinary skills in N.O. competition
New Orleans City Business - February 26, 2008

Juliet would have loved the luncheon
February 24, 2008

High school chefs put skills to the test
StatesmanJournal - February 24, 2008

Teacher Inspires Future Chefs
11Alive.com - February 21, 2008

Food fight
Jackson Hole News & Guide - February 20, 2008

High schoolers to compete in Spokane culinary contest
The News Tribune - February 25, 2008

Some kids dream about winning state championships in football or basketball or track
The Register-Guard - February 20, 2008

Cooking course sends ramen back to the shelf
Federal Way Mirror - February 19, 2008

Beaverton teens cook up recipe for success
Gladwin County Record - February 19, 2008

All in a day's work
Columbia Basin Herald Online - Febuary 18, 2008

Oregon students fire up for culinary competition
KTVZ.com Central Oregon News - February 17, 2008

See the next generation of chefs
Times-Picayune NOLA.com - February 15, 2008

West St. John students get head start with ProStart
L'Observateur Newspaper - February 15, 2008

WCCC ProStart West Slope Culinary Competition
NBC1News.com - February 15, 2008

Cast Iron Cook-Off Tests Homegrown Ingredients
WTRF-TV - February 14, 2008

Meal tickets - Glam fast food in the slow lane
Trail-Gazette - February 12, 2008

Treat your sweetheart to a great Valentine's
Pensacola News Journal - February 8, 2008

Kitchen aides
New Orleans City Business - February 4, 2008

January 2008

A test for the taste buds
WyomingNews.com - January 31, 2008

Some of Amherst high school's best will join CIA
Amherst Bulletin - January 25, 2008

2008 State High School Culinary Championships Scheduled for Feb 23rd
Salem-News.com - January 18, 2008

December 2007

S.C. restaurant industry to grow sales, add jobs
TheTandD.com - December 15, 2007

Pita Platter
Portclintonnewsherald.com - December 12, 2007

Culinary students learn about more than just food
2theadvocate.com - Decembe 11, 2007

Chef inspires students with culinary creations
Enterprise - December 6, 2007

November 2007

EHOVE culinary students visit college
Port Clinton News Herald - November 27, 2007

Pastries that reign supreme
Fort Worth Business Press - November 26, 2007

Culinary Boot Camp
The Inquirer and Mirror - November 14, 2007

Fall Culinary Day at Glade Springs Resort
wvva.com - November 11, 2007

Students learn from master chefs
PostStar.com - November 7, 2007

Culinary students from Putnam/Nortern Westcester BOCES win scholarships
thejournalnews.com - November 1, 2007

October 2007

Heat is on for a kitchen at Pope High
ajc.com - October 23, 2007

Our View - ProStart equals great start
Mankato Free Press - October 15, 2007

ProStart prepares students for food industry
Mankato Free Press - October 11, 2007

Colonial Heights Technical Center implements ProStart Program
The Progress-Index - October 10, 2007

September 2007

Now they're cookin'
News-Register - September 29, 2007

NRAEF Congratulates Coach's Low Country Brands
QSR Magazine - September 27, 2007

Education Feature: Program caters to culinary cravings
CNJonline - September 12, 2007

August 2007

NRAEF and CHART Award $2,500 Scholarship
QSR Magazine - August 23, 2007

Taste of Atlanta Always Hits The Spot
Dawson Times - August 23, 2007

Food Fare
The Charleston Gazette - August 22, 2007

Stephens gets service award
ParsonsSun.com - August 17 2007

July 2007

Nation's top restaurant letting out a few secrets in garden tour
Daily Herald - July 25, 2007

the next EMERIL?
Gazette.com- July 24, 2007

Wolk is the youngest in race
Daily Pilot - July 12, 2007

New Orleans Area High Schools to Benefit From $40,000 Donation From Scrap Recycling
PRNewswire - July 12, 2007

June 2007

Waukee businesses, school staff hit the links for a cause
Dallas County News - June 29, 2007

We know who eats it, but who serves it?
Medill Reports - June 28, 2007

Graduates told to get noticed
PostStar.com - June 24, 2007

Getting Noticed
Detroit Free Press - June 22, 2007

Sizzling summer camp teaches culinary teachers (5:15pm)
Las Cruces Sun-News - June 21, 2007

Papa Gjorgjo's mentors to Byng students
Ada Evening News - June 21, 2007

Classroom Notes
CantonRep.com - June 21, 2007

Marcine Elder receives NRAEF 2007 NRAEF Excellence Award
Fulda Free Press - June 11, 2007

Frisco barbecue expected to draw 15,000 people
Summit Daily News - June 8, 2007

May 2007

ProStart competition awards $1.3M in scholarships to culinary students
Nation's Restaurant News - May 21, 2007

Recipe for success: Reavis HS offers cooking as a career
downsouthtown.com - May 31, 2007

Glenn Roberts gets mentoring award
WDT Online - May 29, 2007

People on the move
The Denver Post - May 24, 2007

Students win honors in a national competition
timesunion.com - May 8, 2007

Culinary stars: SHS ProStart students passionate about cooking
Star-Herald - May 6, 2007

Newport Harbor High's award-winning program
ocregister.com - May 5, 2007

Kids who cook
The Gazette.com - May 3, 2007

Culinary students whip up winning solutions
La Quinta Sun - May 3, 2007

Culinary students honored
The Desert Sun - May 3, 2007

Rocky Mountain News
Rocky Mountain News - May 1, 2007

April 2007

Foundation donations total nearly $500,000
The Sheboygan Press - April 29, 2007

Classroom Notes
CantonRep.com - April 29, 2007

Five students' menu of Md. favorites takes 5th in national culinary event
baltimoresun.com - April 29, 2007

Bend High students cook up a national championship
bendbulletin.com - April 25, 2007

Gray leaving Flippin Schools for Lead Hill job
baxterbulletin.com - April 24, 2007

Cooking pays for college
Daily Pilot - April 24, 2007

GCC places 6th at National ProStart
Pacific Daily News - April 24, 2007

Newport Harbor High culinary team takes silver
ocregister.com - April 23, 2007

Zama High culinary arts students get a taste of what goes on in restaurant kitchen
Stars and Stripes - April 21,2007

Three-time state champs will vie for National title in North Carolina
bendweekly.com - April 20, 2007

Cook-off turns up heat on aspiring teen chefs
ajc.com - April 20, 2007

Teen chefs off to nationals
Star News - April 17, 2007

EHS team heats up for cooking contest
Suburbanchicagonews.com - April 17, 2007

Doughboys Will Compete For National Title
KETV.com - April 13, 2007

Cooking for the cup
Register-Herald Senior Editor - April 13, 2007

Focused on Food
The Enquirer - April 12, 2007

Students look to cook up success
Las Cruces Sun-News - April 11, 2007

SHS senior competing for Best Teen Chef 2007
Summit Daily News - April 7, 2007

Student chefs compete in Seattle
Snoqualmie Valley Record Online - April 4, 2007

Schools Applause
HeraldNet - April 3, 2007

Reward for months of work
Times West Virginian - April 2, 2007

They'll be cooking
Independent Staff Writer - April 2, 2007

CATC students take first place
LSJ.com - April 1, 2007

Sheboygan culinary students reap rewards at state competition
The Sheboygan Press - April 1, 2007

March 2007

Top chefs win trip to nationals
Whidbey News-Times - March 31, 2007

School Board considers land donation for fifthe new K-5 campus
Gonzales Weekly Citizen - March 30, 2007

Northwood students go international
OurMidland.com - March 30, 2007

Guam to celebrate 40 years of tourism
Saipan Tribune - March 28, 2007

BACC culinary students do well at competition
The Daily Reporter - March 28, 2007

Board members sample students' culinary efforts
2theadvocate.com - March 28, 2007

FHS culinary team wins award
FremontTribune.com - March 28, 2007

Chiefs win state culinary contest
Columbia Basin Herald Online - March 28. 2007

Culinary arts teacher honored for excellence
I&M online - March 26, 2007

Culinary Arts Students
Macon Chronicle-Herald - March 26, 2007

Drage students 'show' at Knowledge Bowl
IndeOnline.com - March 24, 2007

School Notes School  Notes
Kansascity.com - March 24, 2007

Teens' culinary skills to be tested at cook-off
Seattle Times - March 24, 2007

Culinary team 'embroiled' again in national competition
Muskegon Chronicle - March 23, 2007

Slice, dice, cook, compete
Union-Bulletin - March 23, 2007

On your marks, get set -- cook
The Daily World - March 22, 2007

Cooking team dishes up practice time for national competition
Quad-City Times - March 20, 2007

Moses Lake cooking students compete in state
Columbia Basin Herald Online - March 19, 2007

Culinary students win second in state event
StatesmanJournal - March 18, 2007

Cooking competition brings out high school kids' tastiest dishes
JournalStar.com - March 17, 2007

Culinary skills to be put to test at competition
JournalStar.com - March 15, 2007

Teen's Cuisine Reigns Supreme
Herald.com - March 14, 2007

Culinary champs savoring their win
Grand Haven Tribune - March 14, 2007

Fayetteville students take top honors in culinary competition
NWAnews.com - March 13, 2007

READ IT: High School Students Share Culinary Skills
Fox 6 News - March 13, 2007

Stepping up to the plate
Rocky Mountain News - March 13, 2007

Recipe for success
The  Times - Picayune - March 12,

Local, state and national recognition for area businesses
2theadvocate.com - March 11, 2007

High School Teams Ready for Cook-Off
RedOrbit - March 9, 2007

Management team also heading to state
Grand Haven Tribune - March 8, 2007

Will teen chefs make the cut?
Grand Haven Tribune - March 8, 2007

What's Cooking? Students prep for culinary challenge
Journal Newspapers Online - March 8, 2007

Culinary program keeps students on track
The Casper Star-Tribune - March 7, 2007

Lakewood teacher cited for excellence
The Plain Dealer - March 6, 2007

South students place 2nd in culinary competition
StatesmanJournal - March 6, 2007

A matter of taste
The Norman Transcript - March 2, 2007

Culinary students compete
Parkrecord.com - March 2, 2007

February 2007

Students cook up solutions at competition
Gresham Outlook - February 28, 2007

Culinary students take highest honors
timesunion.com - February 28, 2007

Move over, Bobby Flay
Gazette.net - February 28, 2007

Bend HS culinary team takes state title
KTVZ.com - February 26, 2007

Area schools, students fare well at cooking event
StatesmanJournal - February 25, 2007

SHS chefs under pressure
The Daily Astorian - February 23, 2007

F.E.DuBose's culinary arts teams take state honors
ClarendonToday.com - February 22, 2007

Students hone kitchen skills
StatesmanJournal - February 22, 2007

One Chance for Culinary Glory
Mailtribune.com - February 21, 2007

ARL chefs win 3rd in a row
baltimoresun.com - February 18, 2007

Where Cuisine Reigns Supreme
washingtonpost.com - February 8, 2007

Carol Wright: Restaurant Industry's Food Fighter
New Mexico Business Weekly - February 5, 2007

Competing in a pressure cooker
baltimoresun.com - February 4, 2007

Local High Schoolers Set Eyes on Culinary Contest
The Hillsboro Argus - February 2, 2007

Here came the judges - to Beatty conference
Pahrump Valley Times - February 2, 2007

January 2007

Culinary-skills competition Feb. 10
baltimoresun.com - January 31, 2007

Culinary Guru
The News Guard - January 24, 2007

Kickin' Crab Cales from ProStart winners
Nevada Appeal - January 22, 2007

One Hour Until a Winner is Served
Nevada Appeal - January 18, 2007

On the Right Track
The Casper Star- Tribune - January 16, 2007

Program Seasons West Virginia's Aspiring Chefs
DailyMail.com - January 16, 2007

December 2006

High School Students Turn to Chef for Tips as they Prepare for Culinary Competition
Courant.com - December 27, 2006

Westview High School culinary students whip up a recipe for success in statewide competition
Beaverton Valley Times, Oregon - December 13, 2006

Beatty High School ProStart students participate in cake decorating contest
Stephens Media Group - December 13, 2006

San Diego to host national student competition
Nation's Restuarant News - December 11, 2006

Ohio County Schools Share Educational Focus
The Intellegencer, Ohio - December 4, 2006

Teen Chefs Learn Life Skills
The Casper Star-Tribune - December 4, 2006

Judy Grigoraci: Recipe Connection
The Charleston Gazette - December 4, 2006

Salute to Excellence Honors Industry Leaders Who Are Dedicated To Education
Wisconsin Restaurateur, Wisconsin - December 2006

November 2006

Cooking up a Career
The Charleston Gazette - November 28, 2006

No Lunch Boxes Necessary
The Progress Index - November 26, 2006

Cooking Students Learn Trade, Pitch in for Needy
Billingsgazette.com - November 22, 2006

High School Culinary Students Learn from best
The Register- Herald - November 17, 2006

School Events
SWNewsHerald - November 16, 2006

School Merger Boosts Culinary Arts Options
NWAnews.com - November 13, 2006

Culinary Arts one focus in program
The Advertiser - November 8, 2006

Here we are now, Entertain us
Dcist - November 4, 2006

October 2006

Moses Lake Teacher Wins Golden Apple
Columbia Basin Hearld Online - October 24, 2006

Business Honors
2theadvocate.com - October 22, 2006

Getting Ready for the Real World
Summit Daily News - October 15, 2006

September 2006

ProStart Helped William Flores Learn
Nation's Restaurant News - September 11, 2006

RCTC looks to future
Yspilanti Courier - September 8, 2006

August 2006

Taste of Vail donates nearly $30,000 to local charities
Vail Daily - August 25, 2006

News Bites
Foodservice Gourmet - August 2006

June 2006

Oklahoma ProStart Students Go to National Competition in North Carolina
ORA The Advisor, Oklahoma - June 2006

May 2006

Home Ec Grows Up
Seattle Weekly,  Washington -  May 31, 2006

ProStart students poised to meet industry's labor needs
Nation's Restaurant News-  May 22, 2006

Teens Dish Up Success in Cooking Competition
Chicago Tribune, Illinois - May 14, 2006

School to hold contest in making art of Spam
Billings Gazette, Montana - May 11, 2006

Warner Robins Student One of State's Top 10 Chefs
Macon.com, Georgia - May 6, 2006

Culinary Arts places 3rd in the U.S.
The Press and Stanck,  South Carolina -  Mat 5, 2006

EHS Chefs Claim National Honors
The Gainesville Sun, Florida - May 4, 2006

Schools Appluase: Al Dente
The Herald, Washington - May 4, 2006

Young Chefs 2nd in Nation
Muskegon Chronicle, Michigan - May 3, 2006

Cooking their way through tough competition
Charlotte Observer,  South Carolina -  May 2, 2006

Culinary Arts Team Puts Efforts on Front Burner, Goes for National Title
Muskegon Chronicle, Michigan - May 1, 2006

Taste of Vail Receives Record Proceeds From Wine Auctions
Colorado Beverage Analyst, Colorado - May 2006

Students Cook Up Big Hit at Taste of Tillamook
Main Ingredient, Oregon - May 2006

State ProStart Culinary and Management Champions Crowned
Main Ingredient, Oregon - May 2006

GBN students place first in culinary contest
Examiner of Hanover Park, Illinois - May 2006

Culinary Competition
QSR - May 2006

Raw Talent - Newport Harbor High team places near top in national contest among young chefs
The Orange County Register, California - May 2006

April 2006

Food Art
The Examiner,  Missouri -  April 28, 2006

Students to Bare Teeth in National Culinary Competition
LJWorld,  Kansas -  April 24, 2006

2005 State ProStart Winner Discusses Annual Competition
Washington Report  -  April 17, 2006

Taste of Vail Reports Record Proceeds from Wine Auctions
Vail Daily,  Colorado - April 13, 2006

Culinary Team Celebrates Awards
The News Guard,  Oregon - April 11, 2006

Bend High Repeats as State Culinary Champs
Channel 21 NBC KTVZ,  Oregon - April 10, 2006

Young Chefs Get Seasoned in Heated Culinary Contest
Statesman Journal,  Oregon - April 9, 2006

Phare'd Up
Pacific Daily News,  Guam - April 6, 2006

From Farm to Chef
The Charleston Gazette,  West Virginia - April 5, 2006

ProStart Thanks
Aspen Daily News,  Colorado - April 5, 2006

Russellville Hospitality Teacher Honored
The Courier News,  Arkansas - April 4, 2006

Teens Head to National Culinary Competition
The Desert Sun,  Callifornia - April 3, 2006

Carson High to Compete in Culinary Invitational
Channel 4 NBC News KRNV,  Nevada - April 3, 2006

Palm Beach County High School Students Run, Walk to Raise Money for Arts Program
TCpalm Lifestyle, California - April 2, 2006

Carson High to Compete in Culinary Invitational
RGJ News, Nevada - April 2, 2006

Taste of Vail's Mountaintop Picnic a 'dizzying, dazzling affair'
Vail Daily, Colorado - April 1, 2006

South Carolina Hospitality Association Honors State's Best
Sunbelt Foodservice - April 2006

Hughes and Garcia Honored by MHEF
Foodservice Monthly- April 2006

2005-2006 Teacher of the Year award winner is Kristen Dogan of Branch Area Career Center
Michigan Restaurateur - April 2006

Gathering the Industry's Collective Power
Main Ingredient - April 2006

Stepping Into the Void
Sunbelt Foodservice - April 2006

ProStart Success Reaches New Heights
Main Ingredient - April 2006

ProStart Competitions
Foodservice Monthly - April 2006

East takes first in food service expo
Wauwatosa News-Times, Wisconsin - April 2006

BOCES Makes Impact on State Level Competition
Cambridge East, Masssachusetts - April 2006

Culinary challenge attracts 143 talented Michigan students
Michigan Restaurateur, Michigan - April 2006

The Future Looks Bright for Tomorrow's Workforce
Main Ingredient - April 2006

Heat's on for teens in cooking contest
Omaha World-Herald, Nebraska - April 2006

Culinary Competitions Sharpen Georgia High Schoolers
Sunbelt Foodservice,  Georgia -  April 2006

March 2006

The Heat Is On For Celtic Culinary Team
Keizertimes, Oregon - March 24, 2006

Young Cooks Compete for Pride, Scholarships
The Baltimore Sun, Maryland - March 24, 2006

Teen Culinary Arts Students Compete
The Record Net, Califronia - March 22, 2006

Young Chefs Turn Up The Heat
King County Journal, Washington - March 22, 2006

Chef Event Turns Into Food Fight
The Gazette, Colorado - March 22, 2006

Ready, Set, Cook! Recipe for a Kitchen Showdown
Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Washington - March 21, 2006

Coca-Cola Agrees to Support Student Competition
Nation's Restaurant News - March 20, 2006

Culinary Students Take Second at ProStart
Sheboygan Press, Wisconsin - March 20, 2006

Students to Test Culinary Abilities
Pensacola News Journal, Florida - March 19, 2006

Preble Team Takes Third at Contest
Green Bay Press-Gazette, Wisconsin - March 17, 2006

Carolyn Nyquist Receives Nomination for ProStart Inspirational Leader Award
Headlight Herald, Oregon - March 15, 2006

Young Chefs Cook for Keeps
Vail Daily, Colorado - March 8, 2006

ACT Cooks Expect Some HEAT at Weekend Event
The Register-Herald, West Virginia - March 8, 2006

In the of Battle
The Saginaw News, Michigan - March 6, 2006

Culinary Students Compete at ProStart
Battle Creek Enquirer, Michigan - March 5, 2006

Appetite for Competition
The Record- Manteca, California - March 3, 2006

Cook to Victory
South Bay's Neighbor, New York - March 1, 2006

Calendar News
Foodservice Monthly, Maryland - March 2006

ProStart Students Invitational Highlights Student Creativity
Sunbelt Foodservice - March 2006

Deductible Junkets
QSR- March 2006

Spokane's Loss is Denver's Gain
Chef - March 2006

Students Dish Up Meals, Gain Experience
Olentangy Valley News - March 2006

Salem-Keizer ProStart Students Participate in Iron Chef Event/Willamet HS Educator Receives Inspirational Leader Award/Catering to the Future
Main Ingredient- March 2006

February 2006

Middle School Holds Spring Into Growth
The News Review - Oregon - February 20, 2006

High Schools Dish Up Restaurant Experience
Chicago Tribune - Chicago, Illinois - February 16, 2006

Chef Surprises: Culinary Arts Students Wage a Five-Star Battle
Battle Creek Enquirer, Michigan - February 11, 2006

Cooking Up a Storm
Channel 9 News, Albany, New York - February 11, 2006

Order Up-and-Coming - The Utah Restaurant Association Spotlights Old and New Chefs
Salt Lake City Weekly - Salt Lake, Utah - February 9, 2006

Wilco Kids Place Well at Contests
The Herald News, Illinois - February 9, 2006

Slicing & Dicing to Scholarship
Broomfield Enterprise, Colorado - February 4, 2006

NYS ProStart Culinary Competition
Empire Food Service News - February 2006

Proceeds to ProStart Competition
Modern Food Service - February 2006

The Future Looks Bright/Education Equals Success/
Main Ingredient  -  February 2006

The Art of Competition - Students Practice and Hone Skills Essential for Careers and Life
Chef Educator Today - February 2006

The Gift of Choice
Wisconsin Restauranteur - Wisconsin, February 2006

Where the Pros Start; High School Students Discover a Recipe that Results in Success
Midwest Foodservice News - February 2006

ProStart Students: Where Are They Now?
Michigan Restauranteur- February 2006

Wyoming - Over 1,000 Students Taking Part in ProStart Program
Restaurant News of the Rockies - February 2006

January 2006

JJC Chef Honored as Mentor of Year
The Herald News, Chicago, Illinois - January 31, 2006

Culinary Team to Take Lowcountry to Nationals
The Post and Courier, Charlotte, South Carolina - January 26,2006

Two TCD Students Honored for High Achievements
Various Chicagoland Dailies - January 12, 2006

Pee Dee Teens Get Fed by Restaurant Education Program
Morning News, Florence, South Carolina - January 2, 2006

Get Cookin': Students Gain Practical Knowledge in Culinary Arts Class
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, Louisiana - January 1, 2006

Industry 101: If You Had to Pass the ProStart Test, Could You Do It?
The Advisor, Oklahoma - January, 2006

December 2005

KSU to Host NRAEF Institute
Ohio Tavern News, Ohio - December 20, 2005

Student News: Florida Restaurant Association Scholarships
The Ledger, Florida - December 18, 2005

Coffee Cart Jobs Prep  Students for Foodservice Careers
Nation's Restaurant News, National - December 19, 2005

On the Clock: Lea Taylor and Ian Chapman
Summit Daily News, Colorado - December 13, 2005

Hot Off the Grill
Golden Corral Internal Newsletter, National - December 1, 2005

2006 Maryland ProStart Student Invitational Announced
Food Service Monthly, National - December 2005

Ohio ProStart Achievement on the Rise
Midwest Foodservice News, Ohio - December 2005

Travels and School Visits with ProStart Instructors and Students
Oklahoma Restaurateur, Oklahoma - December, 2005

Chef's Nite Out Inspires Students, Feeds Many
Main Ingredient, National - December 2005

 

 

Press Releases

2006 Releases

James H. Maynard Excellence in Education Award Presented to Two Outstanding ProStart® Educators

Competition Heats Up at the Fifth Annual National ProStart® Student Invitational

The Coca-Cola Company Signs on as Premier Sponsor for the Fifth Annual National ProStart Student Invitational

High School Students From 33 States to Compete for National Honors at the Fifth Annual National ProStart Student Invitational

2005 Releases

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation and Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers Honor Scholarship Recipient at 2005 Commitment to People Awards Gala

Competition Heats Up at the Fourth Annual National ProStart Student Invitational

National ProStart Student Invitational Welcomes 200 Students to Orlando

The Coca-Cola Company Signs on as Premier Sponsor for the Fourth Annual National ProStart® Student Invitational

High School Students From 28 States to Compete for National Honors at the Fourth Annual National ProStart Student Invitational