Student Culinary Team Makes National Competition
A-B Tech Community College’s Student Culinary Team competed in the American Culinary Federation national competition in Orlando, Fla., after winning its 10th regional title. A-B Tech teams have appeared in more national finals than any other culinary school in the nation. Team members were Emma Wieber, Jessica Olin, Habiba Smallen, Nina Patterson and Emily Welch. Max Theofrastous served as team alternate. Chefs Chris Bugher and Bronwen McCormick are the team coaches. “Being a part of The Hot Food Team has taken me beyond the limits I ever expected for myself. Competing with the team has taught me how important preparation is before any competition. I felt driven to be more organized and think more quickly in the moment,” said Smallen. “They worked countless hours outside of their already busy schedule to make sure they were prepared,” said Chef Bugher.
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