Old Dominion University hosted the Virginia ProStart Invitational, a culinary scholarship competition, on March 10 at Broderick Dining Commons. Secondary school students aimed to impress judges from leading industry corporations, colleges and universities with the culinary and management skills they’ve developed through ProStart, which is part of the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. The National ProStart Invitational will be held May 2-4 in Washington, D.C. Photos Nicholas Clark/ODU
Judges observe as students prepare work areas. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU
Each student has a specific skill to help their team succeed. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU
Students celebrate as they finish presenting their plates on time. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU
Spotsylvania Technical Center team members start to prepare their meal. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU
Teamwork is essential when preparing meals. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU
Colonial Heights Technical Center team members show off their culinary first-place plaque. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU
Judges observe as students prepare work areas. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU
Each student has a specific skill to help their team succeed. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU
Students celebrate as they finish presenting their plates on time. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU
Spotsylvania Technical Center team members start to prepare their meal. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU
Teamwork is essential when preparing meals. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU
Colonial Heights Technical Center team members show off their culinary first-place plaque. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU