Sysco Food Services of Oklahoma Hosts the 2009 Oklahoma ProStart® Student Invitational
The seventh annual Sysco ProStart® Student Invitational is beginning to sizzle as students sharpen their knives and hone their culinary, quick service and business skills in preparation for this showcase of the hospitality industry’s up-and-coming talent.
You are invited to watch the students as they demonstrate their prowess under the watchful eye of an esteemed judging panel made up of industry professionals, hospitality educators and leaders.
With the program in 27 schools, involving 983 students throughout the state, the association, foundation and partners play an integral role in the public education system. Mark your calendar to attend!
When: Thursday and Friday, February 26 & 27, 2009
Where: Sysco Food Services of Oklahoma, Norman
Time: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Participating High School and Technology Centers are:
• Byng High School, Byng
• Centennial High School Team (formerly “Original John Marshall”)
• Douglass High School
• Great Plains Technology Center, Lawton
• Holdenville High School
• Indian Capital Technology Center, Muskogee
• Kiamichi Technology Center, Idalbel
• Metro Technology Center, South Bryant Campus
• Metro Technology Center, Springlake Campus
• Meridian Technology Center, Stillwater
• Nathan Hale High School, Tulsa
• Northeast Technology Center, Afton
• Northwest Classen High School
• Star Spencer High School
• Tulsa Technology Center
Want to support your favorite school ProStart Culinary Team in the ProStart® Student Competition? You can do so for just $300 per table. Your contribution will pay the expenses necessary to equip one team’s competition area the day of the event. Expenses include tables, table coverings, cutting boards, plates, bus tubs, fuel, etc. Your sponsorship will be exclusive to one of the 22 teams scheduled to compete. To sponsor a team, simply fill out an online Culinary Team Station Sponsor Form.
If you are interested in attending the event, please email cindi@okrestaurants.com for answers to any questions.
Thank you to all of the sponsors who make the ProStart Student Invitational a fantastic event!
