The Westbrook Regional Vocational Center (WRVC) Culinary Arts Program proudly celebrates an incredible showing at the 2026 Maine ProStart State Invitational! Our students represented WRVC with excellence, professionalism, and heart—demonstrating not only their culinary and management skills, but also their character, collaboration, and respect for one another and the broader culinary community.
🏅 2nd Place – Restaurant Management Competition
🏅 3rd Place – Culinary Competition
Culinary Competition Team
Students:
Nick E., Lurinela F., Zoey H, Landon M., Olesya R.
Restaurant Management Competition Team
Students:
Mason B., Destiny K.-L., Ali R.
Beyond the awards and placements, what stood out most was how our students carried themselves throughout the competition... with collaboration, mutual respect, professionalism, and teamwork. They supported one another, represented WRVC with pride, and embodied the values of our school community.
We are also incredibly grateful for the leadership and dedication of Chef Maureen Hernandez and Captain Pete Anestis, whose guidance, encouragement, and care were instrumental in preparing our students for this experience. Their commitment to student growth and confidence-building made this opportunity possible.
As an added honor, our students were awarded a $1,000 scholarship from The Culinary Institute of America in recognition of their participation, an incredible investment in their future, and a testament to their talent and potential.
This experience reflects what CTE does best: building skills, confidence, character, leadership, and career pathways for students.
👏 We are so proud of every student who competed and represented WRVC with excellence! Your hard work, professionalism, and teamwork made our entire community proud.
