HHS Culinary Students Earn Second Place in Statewide AZ Pork Council Contest
HHS Culinary Students Earn Second Place in Statewide AZ Pork Council Contest
Highland High School’s culinary program earned second place in the Arizona Pork Council’s statewide “Taste What Pork Can Do” video contest, standing out among 20 selected culinary programs across Arizona. The contest challenges students to create a 3 to 4-minute video demonstrating pork’s versatility, nutritional benefits, affordability, and use in a wide range of recipes.
As the Runner-Up, Highland High received a prize package valued at $5,000, which includes:
- A classroom set of 30 Arizona Pork Council–branded student aprons
- 15 oven mitts
- 15 digital thermometers
- 15 meat tenderizers
- 15 cutting boards
- 15 meat claws
- 15 professional knife sets
- A grill for classroom use
- A $2,000 Food City/Basha’s gift card to support ongoing culinary instruction
The Runner-Up award also includes a visit from a Celebrity Chef, who will prepare a pork-based meal with up to 30 students—providing a hands-on culinary workshop and professional learning experience.
Highland’s video showcased pork’s adaptability in both everyday and elevated dishes while communicating its nutritional value and cost-effectiveness. Their strong creative approach and clear instructional presentation helped them earn recognition at the state level, reinforcing the real-world skills students develop through the culinary program.