Pierpont Celebrates its Outstanding Students

The Food Service Management programs of Pierpont paused Friday night to recognize four outstanding students. Shelby Handley was awarded the Outstanding Student in Dietary Management, and Brenda Waller received the Rhodes Dieatary Management Scholarship in Memory of Charlotte B. Flynn. Mrs. Hamilton made the presentations.


The Pierpont Culinary Academy featured Pastry & Baking Arts student: Laura Brown as the Outstanding Student in Culinary Arts/Pastry & Baking Arts. The Rhodes Culinary Arts Scholarship was awarded to Joe Woods.

Fairmont URA Plans to Work With Pierpont Culinary Academy

City Planner, Jay Rogers, updated the Fairmont Urban Renewal Authority recently on the progress of Pierpont Culinary's proposed student-operated bistro. The URA, Main Street Fairmont, the Fairmont Community Development Partnership, and the Marion County Chamber of Commerce have all been in discussions about the development of the downtown Cafe District.

Read more about the URA meeting:
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Pierpont Board of Governors Receives Bistro Update

Pierpont's Board of Governors received an update about the planned student-operated bistro on Tuesday. Chef Brian Floyd reported that Pierpont Culinary had been working with the Fairmont Urban Renewal Authority to develop a conceptual rendering of the bistro and new culinary and pastry labs.

The Pierpont Culinary Team and Knowledge Bowl Team were recognized by the Board for their outstanding performance at the recent ACF North East Regional competition in Boston, MA.

The Board also approved the new Pierpont Culinary Academy. The Academy is a named program of distinction, recognized for continued successful accreditation, sustained growth and future vision. The Pierpont Culinary Academy moves from traditional culinary education to community and economic development, and strives to promote future culinary entrepreneurs and leaders.

Read more about the Pierpont Board of Governors' Meeting:
http://www.timeswv.com/archivesearch/local_story_105022619.html

FCCLA State Conference Held at Pierpont

Students from Jefferson County High School competed in the state FCCLA Leadership Conference STAR Event competition at Pierpont Community & Technical College. The students competed as a team but were judged individually.

Qualifying students earn the right to compete at the National FCCLA Conference in Kansas City. Chef Jay Mahoney and Chef Brian Floyd were the judges for the Culinary Arts event. Registered Dietitian, Pam Hamilton, and Pastry Chef, Kristen Cirolia were judges in the Nutritious Snacks and Pastry Entrepreneurship catagories.

More about FCCLA Culinary STAR: http://wvfccla.googlepages.com/starevents

WBOY TV Features Pierpont Culinary

Karen Kiley & WBOY TV featured this segment recently as the Culinary Team finalized thier preparations for A Culinary Event, fundraising dinner.