Oxford Student Shines in Culinary WBL

Oxford High School (OHS) student Peter Griffis went above and beyond the required credits for his Work-Based Learning (WBL) course, logging over 1,000 hours.

The standard hour requirements for course credit are 70 hours of work for a half credit, 140 hours for one full credit, and 280 hours required for two credits.

Griffis achieved the majority of his hours working on the culinary team at the Country Club of Oxford. After starting in the “dish pit,” he made his way down the line to his current roles in banquet prep and as a grill cook.

His supervisor, club Executive Chef Jonathan Oliver, hailed Griffis’ work ethic and considers him a valuable team member.

“He has really shown a love for food and preparing beautiful food for the membership,” Oliver explained. “He will shine bright in his next stage; everyone will love him.”

The WBL course, offered through the OHS Career Technical Education (CTE) program, allows students to obtain experience in coursework connected to a specific career and supports students in developing the soft skills needed for future success.

Students connect the coursework with authentic work experiences, providing training grounds for students to practice and improve on nontechnical skills such as dependability and teamwork.

Jeff Jones, Griffis’ teacher and the Oxford Public School District’s WBL coordinator, also sang his student’s praises.

“I’m so proud of him for reaching this milestone,” Jones exclaimed. “Peter is a great example of the willingness of our students to become active, successful citizens in our community. He has embraced the challenge of being both a student and an