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The Mekjian Family Culinary Arts & Hospitality took part in the CA Restaurant Foundation’s 2024 CA ProStart Cup presented by Wienerschnitzel – a culinary arts and restaurant entrepreneurship competition
The Mekjian Family Culinary Arts & Hospitality (CAH) took part in the California Restaurant Foundation’s 2024 CA ProStart Cup presented by Wienerschnitzel – a culinary arts and restaurant entrepreneurship competition held at the Long Beach Convention Center. Listed below are the CAH students who participated in the events. Students from First to Fifth Place teams were awarded a variety of scholarships from colleges across the nation.Culinary Team - 2nd Place, BJ’s Restaurants Culinary CupCooked a three-course meal, featuring seared halibut with sea buckthorn berry sauce, five spice maple duck breast, and chocolate bliss with matcha custard and mango pureeMia Horiguchi (CAH, ‘26)Stella Mulholland (CAH, ‘26)Jaren Tseng (CAH, ‘25)Trinity Wiideman (CAH, ‘24) - CaptainManagement Team - 1st Place, BJ’s Restaurants Management CupConceptualized a college sports-themed restaurant, Teddy’s – serving breakfast all dayEmily Leo (CAH, ‘25)Max Madsen (CAH, ‘26)Tira Smith (CAH, ‘24) - CaptainCynthia Zhou (CAH, ‘26)Individual - Wienerschnitzel’s “Dress Your Dog” Hot Dog Topping Competition Camila Acevedo (CAH, ‘27)Declan Davey (CAH, ‘27)Individual - Loaded Idaho Baked Potato CompetitionDani Park (CAH, ‘27)Scarlett Schmitt (CAH, ‘27) - 2nd PlaceProStart Executive Mentor Program WinnerReceived a one-year mentorship with a restaurant executive and a scholarship for Blanchard Institute’s Student Self Leadership TrainingJaren Tseng (CAH, ‘25)