Best of Show!

Posted Date: 04/17/2025

LHS #expectsexcellence and is pleased to share that our culinary students competed in the SkillsUSA competition under the direction of Mrs. Khris Oaks. They excelled in the categories 1–2 tier, 3–5 tier, and cake sculpture category—and they claimed Best of Show in each division! The Best of Show Winner for 1-2 tier cake is Taylor Howard with the mouse house, 3-5 tier cake is Domonique Zepeda, Olivia Hinojosa, and Sofia Cisneros, for the cake sculpture it was Aden Zamora, Chloe Gonzales, Oscar Melendez, and Kayla Mindieta. Mia Valderas is placed with a State Superior for a 1-2 tier owl cake. Chevelle Dunn and Avani Lopez received a state superior for their Red Rosewood 3-5 tier cake. Hailee Estrada, N'ya Washington, and Jayln Sierra received a state superior for their Mushroom and Roses 3-5 tier cake. Gemini Coronado, Via Hernandez, Alexa Hernandez, and Trinity Wafer earned a state superior for their Tulip Top 3-5 tier cake. Erica Armendarez, Herlinda Servin, Maya Garza, and Julian Pena received a state superior for their Dragon Fly 3-5 tier cake. James McKenzie, Hailey Mora, and Anahi Yebra received a state superior for their Tree Top 3-5 tier cake. For the cake sculptures, Brent Billington, Kendall Maldonado, Audrey Valderas, and Jaydi Sanchez earned a state superior for their Garden Warrior cake sculpture. Paul Chairez, Jeffery Cisneros, Nick Cruz, and Angel Venegas earned a state superior for their Mother Earth cake sculpture. Congratulations to the amazing culinary artists! LHS is proud of this wonderful program that enables students to gain employment after graduation! Thank you Mrs. Oaks!
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