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SWCTA culinary students participate in a classroom lesson. Students in the program have spent months preparing for competitions like the National ProStart Invitationals. “We’ve put a lot of time into getting everything right, and we just want to do our best when we present,” senior Addison Marsh said. “It’s exciting to see everything come together.”

Culinary Seniors Prepare for National ProStart Invitationals

Kobe Delos Reyes, Staff Writer
April 23, 2026
The National ProStart Invitationals is a premier competition that brings together high school culinary students to showcase their skills in cooking, teamwork, and time management. For seniors, the event represents both their training and an opportunity to represent their school at a national level.
 Enjoying the icebreaker, Filipino Club board members Nolleen Ramos and Marleena Tibayan laugh hysterically at a Valentine’s Day themed icebreaker. “We board members wanted to make it Valentine’s Day themed, so we had the members serenade one another,” Ramos said. “This connected to bringing joy and happiness to the meeting because it was a very silly and unserious moment that everyone found funny.”

Club Preview: A Look Into The Week of Apr. 20

DJ Madamba, Staff Writer
April 20, 2026
Filipino Club will be reviewing board election information, Psychology Club will be educating members about mental illness and therapy and SkillsUSA waves farewells to their seniors during an end of year party.