Tech Students Ham it Up for Pre-Election Dinner

When the Lake Mahopac Rotary Club was looking for a group to cook their annual Election-Eve Ham Dinner fundraiser on Monday, November 4th, they looked no further than the Culinary students at The Tech Center.

“The P/NW BOCES Culinary students are known for their work ethic, knowledge, skill and pleasant personalities,” said Mahopac Schools Superintendent and Rotary Club member Tom Manko.

Tech teacher Chef Stanley Rupinski and his students worked tirelessly on the ham, potatoes and vegetables that were served up election eve to approximately 175 people who enjoyed informal conversation with candidates running for various local offices. The dinner was held at the Mahopac Firehouse.

Members from Mahopac High School’s Interact Club waited on tables and the school’s a cappella singing group sang the National Anthem at the event.

Tech Center Principal Jim Bellucci said, “The students and Chef Rupinski did a fantastic job. The food was absolutely delicious, and the presentation was as professional as I have ever seen.”