Buffalo Grove HS honored for hospitality programs

Buffalo Grove High School has been named to the 2016 Elite 50, an annual selection of the top 50 secondary school hospitality programs in the nation by the National Center for Hospitality Studies.

The Elite 50 list recognizes high schools, as well as career and technical centers, that have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in hospitality education such as culinary arts, baking and pastry arts, and/or hospitality management. The programs also are marked by strong enrollment and a dedication to community outreach.

More than 350 schools designated as Hospitality Programs of Distinction were invited to apply for the honor of being named to the Elite 50 list. Criteria for the schools selected included: an original recipe with photos or a restaurant management design; two student essays on the topic "Why I want to pursue a career in hospitality"; and informational materials such as videos or brochures about the school's program. Further consideration was given to schools that operate a restaurant or catering service as part of their culinary and hospitality training.