The Schwan Culinary Skills Challenge was held on April 5 at SMSU in Marshall. Over 250 high school students from across the region attended. Students attended interactive sessions with local experts, toured the SMSU Culinary Department and took part in one or more competitions. Categories included Baking Science, Cake Decorating, Culinary, Food Art, Knife Skills, Menu Design and Place Setting/Napkin Folding.