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November 2024
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Patriot High School opened its doors in 2011, introducing a Culinary
Arts Program that has fl ourished under the leadership of Chef Emily
Stevenson, the program's instructor since its inception. "For 14 years,
I have been blessed to be the instructor and mentor of this unique
program in our county school system," she says. "We strive every day
to make our community and future better, one dish at a time."
The two-year program, which begins in 11th grade, includes courses
such as Nutrition and Wellness, Introduction to Culinary Arts, Culinary
Arts I, and Culinary Arts II. Chef Stevenson currently teaches 54
students across three sections. The curriculum covers a wide range
of topics, including food safety through the ServSafe Manager
Certifi cation program, classic knife skills, stocks, soups, sauces,
baking techniques, protein fabrication, regional and international
cuisine, cooking methods, and garde manger, the study of cold foods.
"The program prepares students to be chefs, restaurateurs,
nutritionists, and most importantly, healthy adults that can provide for
themselves," Chef Stevenson explains.
Students have many opportunities to showcase their skills. On Friday,
October 25, Patriot High School hosted its annual First Responders
Day Celebration, where students prepared and served breakfast to
honor local heroes for their dedicated service. Culinary Arts students
will also participate in Prince William County Public Schools' 33rd
Annual Food Show on November 14.
In April, fi ve teams from the program competed in Disney's "Cook
Around the World," an international cooking competition held at Walt
Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL. The teams included students from
Patriot High School, Brentsville District High School, and Battlefi eld
High
School,
competing against
more than 1,000
students
from
across the country.
The competition
tested students
on their innovative
thinking, teamwork,
and
skills
in
food
planning,
preparation, and
presentation.
Patriot's culinary
teams performed
exceptionally well,
winning fi ve awards:
· 1st Place Appetizer Asian Cuisine
· 2nd Place Entrée Asian Cuisine
· American Culinary Federation Judge's Award
· Judge's Award from Food Network star Jet Tila
· Overall Competition Winners in the Continent of Asia
Patriot High Schol Culinary Arts Program:
A Recipe for Suces
~ Kristy Gillespie
Junior Alea Jones refl ects on the Disney experience as more than just
a competition, saying, "It was about teamwork, having fun, and being
creative. I wasn't there to win awards; I was there to make memories
and gain experience for the future." Fellow junior Maeryn Broyles
describes the trip as "unique and unforgettable," while junior Zayden
Snoots emphasizes
how the competition
showcased the care
and dedication they
put into their work.
"The stress of the
competition wasn't
necessarily a bad
thing; it meant we
cared," he says.
Patriot students also compete in Family, Career, and Community
Leaders of America (FCCLA) state and national competitions
and recently traveled to Hershey Park, PA, for another event.
The Culinary Arts Program at Patriot High School extends its reach
beyond its own students, welcoming participants from Battlefi eld,
Brentsville, Gainesville, and Unity Reed High Schools. The program
is also available at Gar-Field and Potomac High Schools.
Given the program's success and broad appeal, rising juniors
interested in joining must apply and be accepted. Once admitted,
students are required to pass a series of OSHA and ServSafe
assessments. The introductory Culinary Arts I course, typically
taken in 10th grade, covers topics such as nutrition, meal planning,
preparation, and serving. Students who complete this course
advance to Culinary Arts II.
"Over the past 14 years, countless students have taken their passion
for cooking far and wide, using it to make the world a better place,"
Chef Stevenson says.
For more information, visit
pwcs.edu and navigate
to the Families tab, then select Academic Programs,
Career and Technical Education, High School CTE
Programs, and Culinary Arts.
Community Bulletin
Board
A Public Service Feature
from
Discovery Publications
The American Legion Post 10
Veterans Day Ceremony
Saturday, November 9
Ceremony begins promptly at 10am
Please be seated by 9:30am
Harris Pavilion
9201 Center St., Manassas
Historic Manassas Farmers Market
Winter Market
Saturdays, January 18 to March 22, 2025
9am-12Noon
Family-friendly community event , new &
favorite farmers market vendors, produce,
artisans, hot beverages, food trucks, & more
Prince William St. Parking Lot
9024 Prince William St., Manassas
GFWC Woman's Club of Manassas
Annual Holiday Homes Tour
& White House Ornament Sale
Refreshments
Sunday, December 15, 1-4pm
Tickets $20 (starting Nov. 15)
Available at The Things I Love, Manassas Museum,
Manassas Train Station-Visitors Center, & The
Flower Gallery
Proceeds to support local charities & scholarships
Center St. & Grant Ave., Manassas
703-368-6183 ir 703-795-4553
Prince William County Schools
(PWCS) Nutrition
The 23 Annual Food Show:
Join Us at the Table!
Saturday, November 14, 6-8pm
Come taste new recipes, & help shape the
future of our menus!
RSVP 703-791-7314
Patriot High School
10504 Kettle Run Rd., Nokesville
Dabble Creative Reuse Center
Resin Ornaments
Sunday, November 24, 2pm
Cost $33
Make set or 3 unique ornaments with Artified
Junk Rescue
9100 Church St. #101, Manassas
dabblecrc.com/events
City of Manassas
Ice Skating at the Harris Pavilion
Begins November 15 (weather permitting)
9201 Center St., Manassas
Open Gym for Manassas
Residents at the Boys & Girls Club
Thursdays at 8pm & Saturdays at 5pm
through January
9501 Dean Park Ln., Manassas
City of Manassas
Parent E3 Series
Tuesday, November 12
5:30-7:30pm
Learn about internet safety
Baldwin Intermediate
1978 Eagles Way, Manassas