The House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio has adopted a resolution honoring the Polaris Career Center culinary arts team for their remarkable achievement in winning the culinary team event at the 2026 Ohio ProStart Invitational. The team, consisting of students Stephen Gillespie, Teagan Leske, Ricardo Martinez, Esther Wilkinson, and Logan Zawie, demonstrated exceptional talent, dedication, and competitive spirit, ultimately securing first place in their event and qualifying for the National ProStart Invitational, where they placed third. Their hard work and commitment to honing their culinary skills have distinguished them as exemplary representatives of their school and community.

The resolution also acknowledges the invaluable leadership of their advisor, Chris Olszewski, who has dedicated his time and expertise to guide the team. The accomplishments of the Polaris Career Center culinary arts team serve as a source of pride for their families, school, and community, and the experiences gained through this competition will benefit the students in their future endeavors. The resolution concludes with a commitment to transmit a duly authenticated copy to the team, celebrating their outstanding achievement as some of Ohio's finest citizens.