Washington Campus Connection <![CDATA[Washington Campus Connection]]> http://my.hsj.org/Portals/2/logos/__TFMF_h3evmkukgciv0y452hchx245_49eedb9f-b374-42e7-a71a-893e88685acd_0___Selected.jpg en-us Copyright 2008 - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:54:31 GMT 15 <![CDATA[Cake Baking Contest]]> By Linda Albertson

Family and Consumer Sciences Classes
Cardamon Somalia Cake topped with pineapple was the 1st Place winner.

Asian Banana, Mississippi Mud, Cardamon Somalia, Red Velvet, and Butterfinger were just some of the cakes researched, planned, baked and frosted by the two Family and Consumer Science classes of Ms. McFadden of the Washington High School of Information Technology the last week in May. Gathered in 6 work groups, 50 students, representing African American, Caucasian, Asian and African cultures, used 5 class periods to choose a cake recipe, set up a shopping list, mix, bake, frost, and present for judging their chosen sugary delight. Based on teamwork, appearance, taste, and originality, a team of judges made up of   WHSoIT staff members selected the first and second place winners. And the winners were………………! 1 st Place-----Cardamon Somalia Cake 2 nd Place…..Asian Banana Cake ]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:30:23 GMT