Wren High School student Tommi Rae Fowler will be able to become the first in her family to attend college, after she won Food Network’s “Chopped” teen tournament.
She will receive $25,000 and a $40,000 scholarship to culinary school.
“I really do put love in my food, and I hope it helps me win,” Tommi Rae told the show’s judges.
Sixteen teens competed over five episodes to win the “Chopped” teen tournament.
Tommi Rae, 16, takes culinary classes at the Anderson Districts 1 and 2 Career and Technology Center in Williamston. Tuesday night, she gathered at the career center with family members, her culinary arts teacher, and staff at her high school and the career center to watch the show. About 50 people were expected to be at the watch party.