Bolingbrook's Richard Taylor Qualifies for State Culinary Arts Competition

Photo: Fellow STAR Culinary competitors and Bolingbrook High School classmates Eddie Rios-Lopez and Giselle Pizano congratulate Richard Taylor (left) after the BHS senior qualified for state competition Thursday. Submitted by Valley View School District.

Bolingbrook High School junior Richard Taylor has earned a berth in the March Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Illinois State STAR Culinary competition.

Taylor qualified in regional competition Thursday at Robert Morris University

after being judged on a variety of culinary skills and applications including safety and sanitation, organization, time management, knife skills, and presentation.

He is a student in the BHS Culinary Arts II course and hopes to attend a culinary school when he graduates from high school.

FCCLA STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) events recognize students for proficiency and achievement in chapter and individual projects, leadership skills, and career preparation. STAR events offer individual skill development and application of learning through cooperative, individualized, and competitive activities.