The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association’s Educational Foundation (FRLAEF) announced Friday evening the winners of the 13th Annual ProStart Culinary Team Competitions, which were held Thursday, March 7th and Friday, March 8th at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.
A total of 55 Florida high schools participated in four different hospitality inspired events and won more than $800,000 in scholarships. The teams were judged on how well they prepared a gourmet meal, their ability to create a business proposal for a new restaurant, design an edible centerpiece, and on their finishing touches in the waiter’s relay race.
Tarpon Springs High School from Pinellas County won first place in the overall competition, J.P. Taravella High School from Miami-Dade County took home second place in the overall competition and Seabreeze High School from Volusia County won third place overall. Guillermo Quezada of Leto High School in Hillsborough County was name the Top ProStart Chef.
“This program gives high school students the opportunity to develop a skill set that will make them more marketable as future employees,” said Carol Dover, President and CEO of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association. “FRLAEF is the only organization in Florida to offer the ProStart program that provides today’s high school graduates with training related to important job skills as well as opportunities for foodservice and lodging careers through higher education. We are excited to congratulate all the winners and participants of the team competitions.”
Overall Competition Winners
First Place Tarpon Springs High School (Pinellas) Katie Stanzione, Instructor
Second Place J.P. Taravella High School (Miami-Dade) Scott Goodman, Instructor
Third Place Seabreeze High School (Volusia) Dana Beninati, Instructor
Fourth Place *TIE* Eastside High School (Alachua) Billie DeNunzio, Instructor
Leto High School (Hillsborough) Debra Hladky, Instructor
Fifth Place Lake Worth High School (Palm Beach) Emmanuelle Suarez, Instructor
Johnson & Wales University Culinary Competition
Participating teams demonstrated their creative abilities during the competition through the preparation of a meal consisting of: starter (such as soup, salad or appetizer), protein (such as meat, fish or fowl), starch, vegetable, and dessert.
First Place Leto High School (Hillsborough) Debra Hladky, Instructor
Second Place Tarpon Springs High School (Pinellas) Katie Stanzione, Instructor
Third Place Seabreeze High School (Volusia) Dana Beninati, Instructor
Fourth Place *TIE* Palatka High School (Putnam) Krister Bjorn, Instructor
Lake Worth High School (Palm Beach) Emmanuelle Suarez, Instructor
Fifth Place John A Ferguson High School (Miami-Dade)Janett Toledo & Jorge Garcia, Instructors
Cracker Barrel Management Competition
Participating teams demonstrated their knowledge of the restaurant and foodservice industry by developing a business proposal for a new restaurant concept. The business proposal consisted of a defined restaurant concept, supporting menu, and supporting marketing plan. Teams prepared a comprehensive written proposal, verbal presentation and visual display.
First Place Eastside High School (Alachua) Billie DeNunzio, Instructor
Second Place Seabreeze High School (Volusia) Dana Beninati, Instructor
Third Place Tarpon Springs High School (Pinellas) Katie Stanzione, Instructor
Fourth Place J.P. Taravella High School (Miami-Dade) Scott Goodman, Instructor
Fifth Place Plantation High School (Broward) Teresa Ace, Instructors
Keiser University Edible Centerpiece
Participating teams demonstrated their creative ability during the competition through the preparation of an edible centerpiece consisting of fruits and vegetables. Contestants explained nutritional information, product availability, and preparation techniques.
First Place Tarpon Springs High School (Pinellas) Katie Stanzione, Instructor
Second Place J.P. Taravella High School (Miami-Dade) Scott Goodman, Instructor
Third Place Lake Worth High School (Palm Beach) Emmanuelle Suarez, Instructor
Fourth Place Bayside High School (Brevard) Stuart Gray, Instructor
Fifth Place Holmes County High School (Holmes) Sandra Logan, Instructors
Coca Cola Waiters Relay
Participating teams demonstrated their ability to duplicate a table setting while racing against the clock.
First Place Avon Park High School (Highlands) Lynn Cloud, Instructor
Second Place Lake Howell High School (Seminole) Chris Chevrier, Instructor
Third Place J.P. Taravella High School (Miami-Dade) Scott Goodman, Instructor
Fourth Place Martin County High School Shaun Southwick, Instructor
Fifth Place Cypress Creek High School (Orange) Cynda Aron, Instructor
The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association’s Educational Foundation (FRLAEF) announced Friday evening the winners of the 13th Annual ProStart Culinary Team Competitions, which were held Thursday, March 7th and Friday, March 8th at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. A total of 55 Florida high schools participated in four different hospitality inspired events and won more than $800,000 in scholarships. The teams were judged on how well they prepared a gourmet meal, their ability to create a business proposal for a new restaurant, design an edible centerpiece, and on their finishing touches in the waiter’s relay race.
Tarpon Springs High School from Pinellas County won first place in the overall competition, J.P. Taravella High School from Miami-Dade County took home second place in the overall competition and Seabreeze High School from Volusia County won third place overall. Guillermo Quezada of Leto High School in Hillsborough County was name the Top ProStart Chef.
“This program gives high school students the opportunity to develop a skill set that will make them more marketable as future employees,” said Carol Dover, President and CEO of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association. “FRLAEF is the only organization in Florida to offer the ProStart program that provides today’s high school graduates with training related to important job skills as well as opportunities for foodservice and lodging careers through higher education. We are excited to congratulate all the winners and participants of the team competitions.”
Overall Competition Winners
First Place Tarpon Springs High School (Pinellas)
Second Place J.P. Taravella High School (Miami-Dade)
Third Place Seabreeze High School (Volusia)
Fourth Place *TIE* Eastside High School (Alachua)
Leto High School (Hillsborough)
Fifth Place Lake Worth High School (Palm Beach)
Johnson & Wales University Culinary Competition
Participating teams demonstrated their creative abilities during the competition through the preparation of a meal consisting of: starter (such as soup, salad or appetizer), protein (such as meat, fish or fowl), starch, vegetable, and dessert.
First Place Leto High School (Hillsborough)
Second Place Tarpon Springs High School (Pinellas)
Third Place Seabreeze High School (Volusia)
Fourth Place *TIE* Palatka High School (Putnam)
Lake Worth High School (Palm Beach)
Fifth Place John A Ferguson High School (Miami-Dade)
Cracker Barrel Management Competition
Participating teams demonstrated their knowledge of the restaurant and foodservice industry by developing a business proposal for a new restaurant concept. The business proposal consisted of a defined restaurant concept, supporting menu, and supporting marketing plan. Teams prepared a comprehensive written proposal, verbal presentation and visual display.
First Place Eastside High School (Alachua)
Second Place Seabreeze High School (Volusia)
Third Place Tarpon Springs High School (Pinellas)
Fourth Place J.P. Taravella High School (Miami-Dade)
Fifth Place Plantation High School (Broward)
Keiser University Edible Centerpiece
Participating teams demonstrated their creative ability during the competition through the preparation of an edible centerpiece consisting of fruits and vegetables. Contestants explained nutritional information, product availability, and preparation techniques.
First Place Tarpon Springs High School (Pinellas)
Second Place J.P. Taravella High School (Miami-Dade)
Third Place Lake Worth High School (Palm Beach)
Fourth Place Bayside High School (Brevard)
Fifth Place Holmes County High School (Holmes)
Coca Cola Waiters Relay
Participating teams demonstrated their ability to duplicate a table setting while racing against the clock.
First Place Avon Park High School (Highlands)
Second Place Lake Howell High School (Seminole)
Third Place J.P. Taravella High School (Miami-Dade)
Fourth Place Martin County High School
Fifth Place Cypress Creek High School (Orange)
About FRLA Educational Foundation (FRLAEF)
The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association created the Educational Foundation in 1994. FRLAEF administers and executes two high school curriculums ‐ the National Restaurants Association’s (NRA) ProStart and the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s (AH&LA) Lodging Management Program – in over 240 Florida high schools and provides resources to nearly 25,000 students in these culinary arts and hospitality management programs. Scholarships, Teacher Training Institutes, Industry Certifications, Equipment Mini‐Grants and Industry Internships are just a few of the products and services the FRLAEF provides to these classrooms.
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