Anderson Career And Technology Center Sweeps 2022 South Carolina ProStart Invitational Competitions

The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Foundation hosted its 16th Annual South Carolina ProStart Invitational on March 7 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia. Approximately 100 students from 16 high schools demonstrated their business acumen and culinary arts skill set at the statewide competition.

Students from Anderson Career and Technology Center won first place in both the Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management Competitions. The school serves nearly 2,000 students from Belton-Honea Path, Palmetto, Powdersville, and Wren High Schools in the Anderson I & II School Districts.

More than 80 industry and post-secondary judges and volunteers were on hand to select the winning teams. Students were evaluated on their uniform and professional appearance, teamwork, decision making ability, product taste, and overall menu appeal.

The two winning teams earned more than $10,000 in scholarships and the opportunity to compete against teams from other states at the National ProStart Invitational in Washington D.C. in May.

Pictured from L-R: Addison Hendrich, Miguel Garcia, Storm Collins, Chris Moree, Hanna Ciplickas, and Kobe Powell