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Nine Tulsa Public Schools elementary students competed in Sodexo's Future Chefs Culinary Competition!
Fifty students in 3rd through 5th grade submitted recipes in January. A panel of managers and dietitians on the child nutrition team selected the students that would compete in the district finals at Memorial High School. These nine students were selected based on the complexity, variety, creativity, and presentation of their recipe.
The nine finalists are:
| Student | School | Grade | Recipe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marraie Asay | Owen Elementary | 5th | Fudge Brownies |
| Lyllie Camp | Marshall Elementary | 3rd | Lyllie's Baked Spaghetti |
| Dexter Duvall | Eisenhower International | 4th | Kale Sausage Soup |
| Keydren Mingo | McClure Elementary | 4th | Shrimp Alfredo with Chicken |
| Aaliyah Moore | Disney Elementary | 5th | The Most Amazing Delicious Poppers |
| Baylee Pruitt | Clinton West Elementary | 4th | Banana Bread Muffin |
| Cree Richardson | Disney Elementary | 5th | Stovetop Famous Mac & Cheese |
| Braylynn Shafer | Eliot Elementary | 5th | Burger Sliders and Candy Apple Salad |
| Olivia Shields | Mayo Demonstration School | 3rd | Gooey Red Velvet Cookies |
The finalists prepared their recipes at Memorial with assistance of a sous-chef from the child nutrition team.
Three judges, including Board of Education member Susan Lamkin, interviewed the student chefs and tasted their dishes before determining a winner. After scores were tallied, Tulsa Public Schools Executive Chef Ron Harrison announced the winner: Keydren Mingo with his delicious shrimp alfredo and chicken!
Keydren will now move on to the regional competition against winners from other Sodexo schools in the area. Five regional winners will move on to a national competition in May.
Check out photos of the competition below!
