A student juices a lemon as she helps her Freedom High School team in the 2025 Chopped competition.

The Patton High School culinary arts team presents their finished product to the judging team at the 2025 Chopped Competition at East Burke Hi…

The winning dish, created by students from Freedom High School in the 2025 Burke County Schools Chopped competition.

Burke County Schools Superintendent Dr. Mike Swan chats with Freedom High School students competing in the Chopped competition on April 16.

Celebrity chef Jet Tila poses for a selfie with students Michael Rodriguez (left) and Chue Seng. Tila visited East Burke High School on March …

Celebrity chef Jet Tila speaks to students as he uses a wok to prepare fried rice. Tila visited East Burke High School because of his associat…

Chef Jet Tila is currently collaborating with and designing recipes for Chartwells, the food service company contracted to Burke County Public…

Chef Jet Tila prepares food for students in the cafeteria at East Burke High School. Tila spoke to the county’s culinary classes on March 6.