Friends of Mitchell

A behind the scenes look at the culinary artistry and teamwork that brought the Friends of Mitchell event to life at The Crawford Farm in Statesville, North Carolina. From the fast paced energy of the kitchen to the careful preparation, creative plating, and finishing touches, Mitchell Community College's Culinary Department showcased their talent and passion for food. These photographs capture the dedication, attention to detail, and moments of collaboration that often go unseen, telling the story behind each beautifully prepared dish.

Two colorful French macarons with cream and raspberry sauce on a white plate.
Colorful sliced vegetables being tossed in a well-seasoned pan on a gas stove.
Culinary students in gloves arrange fresh garden salads on white plates for service.
A cheerful chef poses with peace signs in a professional kitchen with plated dishes on the counter.
A chef in white uniform plates multiple gourmet dishes in a professional kitchen.
A gloved hand drizzles dressing over multiple fresh garden salads on white plates.
A gloved chef slices a bacon-wrapped stuffed meat roll on a yellow cutting board with a knife.
Culinary students in chef whites plate food together at a stainless steel table in a cooking class.
A culinary student carefully plates colorful macarons on white dishes in a professional kitchen.
A chef in a purple headscarf garnishes elegantly plated dessert dishes at a catering event.
A team of culinary students in chef whites prepare and plate food in a busy restaurant kitchen.
Professional chef in white coat sauteing colorful vegetables in pan over gas stove.
A culinary team plates green salads on a long row of white dishes in a professional kitchen.
Gloved hands use scissors to cut a roasted stuffed meat roll on a yellow cutting board.
Two culinary students review plated desserts on a prep counter in a professional teaching kitchen.

Community Kickball Fundraiser

A day of community spirit, friendly competition, and meaningful moments! The annual kickball tournament brings people together in support of the Kerri Ann Shaughnessy Scholarship Fund, helping provide scholarships for student athletes. It was a wonderful opportunity to capture the energy, teamwork, and connections that make community events so special.

A young player in a green shirt holds a blue kickball on a sunny outdoor field during a game.
A young man kicks a blue balloon on an outdoor sports court on a sunny day.
Two teenage boys play kickball on a paved outdoor court near a brick building.
A girl in a light blue shirt sprints across a paved court wearing pink cleats during a game.
A child in a green shirt kicks a blue kickball on a sunny paved outdoor court during a game.
Two players compete intensely during an outdoor kickball game on a sunny recreational field.
Two players compete for a gray kickball on a paved court during an outdoor kickball game.
An older man in a gray shirt throws an orange ball on a paved outdoor court on a sunny day.
Person wearing inflatable unicorn costume walking on outdoor recreational field on sunny day.
A woman in a white shirt kicks a blue kickball on a sunny paved outdoor court during a game.
A DJ in a referee shirt gives thumbs up while mixing music on a laptop at an outdoor event.
Two young players run the bases on a sunny paved field during an outdoor kickball game.
A child in a green shirt kicks a blue kickball on a paved outdoor court during recess.
Young girl standing on chain-link fence outdoors shielding eyes from sun on bright day.
A group of adults in matching gray shirts laugh and chat while sitting on a bench outdoors.