Meet the Teams
Meet the Teams
THE CULINARY TEAM
Comprised of twin siblings Jeremy and Lilyann Little, along with teammates Anari Burg, Leyliann Nerys-Rolon, and Sabreena Otts— presented an ambitious menu that featured dill pickle-crusted halibut, purple potato croquettes, and a dessert highlighted by spun sugar and bright citrus notes. Their creativity and skill earned them a 44th place national ranking.
THE MANAGEMENT TEAM
Taylor Mitchell, Denali Dale, and Emma Spanos— impressed judges with their business concept, The Moose and the Mic. This unique restaurant idea combined pizza, karaoke, and community, built around their heartfelt slogan:“ A small community restaurant with a heart the size of Alaska.” They ranked 39th in the nation.
Gratitude and Recognition
This journey would not have been possible without the unwavering support of our sponsors. Alaska ProStart extends sincere thanks to:
Alaska CHARR Educational Fund, US Foods, Sysco, Mat-Su CHARR, Juneau-Lynn Canal CHARR, the United States Coast Guard, Pursuit Collection, Holland America Princess, Odom and Kodiak CHARR. Special appreciation goes to UAA for hosting the state-level competition and providing a platform where students could showcase their talents and ambitions.
If you’ re inspired by these young leaders and want to support the future of Alaska’ s hospitality industry, please follow the QR code in this issue. You can donate, sponsor a student, or get involved by offering mentorships, hosting field trips, donating products, or creating student job opportunities.
For more information, contact Chef Rebecca Giedosh-Ruge at rgiedosh-ruge @ alaskacharr. com.
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