Allatoona High School students took two of the three top spots in the Taste of Kennesaw, a competition that inspires students to pursue their dreams of becoming a chef or owning their own restaurant.
First place went to Deja Simon, who plans to attend Fort Valley State University in the fall. Simon won a $3,000 scholarship.
Dallas Chapman, who will attend the Art Institute of Atlanta, was the third place winner.
Interested in local real estate?Subscribe to Patch's new newsletter to be the first to know about open houses, new listings and more.
Zachary Burris of Kennesaw Mountain High School received second place honors, and plans to enlist in the Army as a food specialist.
Carrabba's Italian Grill donated $2,000 toward Simon's scholarship. Kennesaw Business Association gave $1,000.
Interested in local real estate?Subscribe to Patch's new newsletter to be the first to know about open houses, new listings and more.
Tell us what you think in the comments, share your photos and videos, and don’t miss any of the local news you care about—subscribe to Acworth Patch's newsletter, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
Related content
- Taste of Kennesaw Includes 'Iron Chef' Cook-Off
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
