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Home > Blogs > Hamilton Schools News and Issues > Archives > 2010 > March > 05

Friday, March 5, 2010

A Taste of Excellence showcases culinary talents from Hamilton’s gifted students

By Richard O Jones | Friday, March 5, 2010, 04:36 PM

Drew Davidson has always loved popcorn, and when his Aunt Karen gave him some flavorings to add some spice to his snacks, it not only took his cravings to new levels but inspired him to come up with some of his own.

So at the annual A Taste Of Excellence held Thursday, March 4 at Bridgeport Elementary, he had an opportunity to try out some of his best recipes.

“I found out that salt and pepper can make it spicier,” said the Ridgeway Elementary fourth-grader, “but I have my own special ingredients: A couple pinches of sugar and some garlic powder.”

The consensus: It’s pretty tasty stuff.

Dozens of students brought in their favorite foods to A Taste of Excellence, some of them family recipes with closely guarded secrets, to share with peers and their families for a quarter a taste. The event also featured displays of work from students in the gifted program, a silent auction of donated goods to raise money for purchasing technology and sending students on field trips, and performances by groups in the district’s fine arts programs, including the Hamilton High Jazz Band, vocal groups New Harmony and Elle, and steel drummer Andy Judd.

“It was a huge success and we were quite pleased with the attendance, participation and support of our parents in this venue to celebrate and showcase our gifted and talented students,” Qualls said.