Text Box: Southern Adirondack Educational Center Takes Home 2nd Place Honors at the  Seventh Annual National ProStart Invitational™   New York students earn thousands in scholarships to continue their education.   The New York State Restaurant Association Educational Foundation is proud to announce that the students from Southern Adirondack Educational Center won 2nd Place in the management competition at the 7th Annual National ProStart Invitational, held April 24-26 in San Diego, Calif.  The competition, presented by National Restaurant Association Solutions, brought together the top ProStart® students from 35 states, territories and districts to battle for medals, prizes and scholarships in both a culinary and management competition.  As a result of their success, the students were awarded several scholarships from participating colleges, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) and The Coca-Cola Company, the competition’s Premier Sponsor.                                                                                The NYSRA Educational Foundation was also proud to send the winning state culinary team to the national competition as well. Participating students from the Capital Region Career & Tech Center were Katrina Gannon, Aaron Glebitz, Matthew Hudson, Kayla Williams and Michael Cushman. The team was taught by Nancy Iannacone. Team members prepared a three-course meal in 60 minutes using two burners.                                                                                                                                    About ProStart The ProStart program encompasses approximately 60,000 students and 1,600 teachers in 47 states, territories and districts. The career-building program was developed by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation and is managed nationally by National Restaurant Association Solutions in conjunction with state restaurant associations.  The ProStart program is a two-year curriculum designed to teach high school students the management skills needed for a career in the restaurant and foodservice industry. For additional information, contact the NYSRA Educational Foundation at 888-452-5522. New York State Restaurant Association Educational Foundation 409 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205 www.nysraef.org   Text Box: Pictured from l to r-Breanna Donovan, Nick Greene, Jamie Norton, Greg Hutchison, Ryan Mercado and Chef Educator, Charlie Jones.