District 87 Students Head To National Culinary Competition

GLEN ELLYN, IL — Two students from Glenbard District 87 were part of teams that earned first and second place at the 24th Annual Illinois ProStart Invitational in early March. One of these students will make their way to Washington, D.C., in April to compete in the National ProStart Invitational (NPSI).

Glenbard West student Ian C. was part of the team that took first place in the event's culinary category. The team was tasked with creating a three-course meal and evaluated on flavor, safety and other elements of their work. As part of the winning team, Ian will compete in the National ProStart Invitational, slated for April 26 through April 28.

Ian was teamed up with students from Downers Grove South and Wheaton Warrenville South High Schools.

The second-place Illinois team in the management category included Eliani R. of Glenbard North. This team concepted a restaurant, from its menu and design to its costs and marketing vision.

At the National ProStart Invitational, hundreds of students will compete for a chance to win scholarships to culinary and restaurant management schools.