Annual Meridian Technology Center Thanksgiving Luncheon Set for November 13

STILLWATER, Okla. – Students in the Culinary Arts program at Meridian Technology Center are getting into the holiday season a little early this year.

Stillwater Culinary Arts student Makena Wininger is serving as a team lead in making preparations for Meridian Technology Center’s annual Thanksgiving Luncheon on November 13.

The annual Thanksgiving Luncheon at Meridian Technology Center is set for November 13. With less than two weeks until a projected 1,400 guests arrive on campus, students and staff are busy bringing all the details together.

It will take more than 500 pounds of potatoes, 450 pounds of turkey, 300 pounds of ham and 20 gallons of gravy to produce the traditional Thanksgiving fare to feed the anticipated guests.

“The students learn about teamwork, how to bring everything together on a deadline and about trusting each other to follow through,” said Donna Cantrell, Culinary Arts Instructor at Meridian. “From preparation of the food to the decorations on the table, this luncheon provides an opportunity for the students to work with staff in producing this wonderful community event.”

In addition to the Thanksgiving luncheon, there will also be items on display for a silent auction benefiting the Stillwater Area United Way.

The buffet luncheon will be served in The Terrace and The Skywalk at Meridian Technology Center, 1312 South Sangre Road on Thursday, November 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The price is $10 per person. For more information on the Thanksgiving Luncheon or the silent auction call (405) 377-3333. A list of menu items can be found at www.meridiantech.edu/agratefulgathering.

Meridian Technology Center is a career and technology training center located in Stillwater, Okla. The center has more than 70 career majors and offers a wide variety of evening short-term courses and certifications for many diverse career fields. Meridian also offers services to businesses in need of training and development. Each year approximately 11,000 students come to Meridian from all areas of business and industry.

For more information or to enroll visit www.meridiantech.edu or contact a career counselor by phone at (405) 377-3333 or toll-free at (888) 607-2509.