Eastern Student of the month: Jillian Plum

Jillian Plum is the October 2011 Student of the Month at (EASTERN) in Willow Grove. She is in her second year of EASTERN’s Culinary Arts program and a senior at Abington High School.

The Student of the Month Award is sponsored by EASTERN’s faculty, Joint Committee and the Willow Grove Rotary Club to highlight student excellence, success and service. Ten students each year are selected for this honor.

At EASTERN, Jillian maintains an ‘A’ average in her Culinary Arts, while maintaining and active role in as the 2011 – 2012 SkillsUSA Pennsylvania State-wide Officer.   

SkillsUSA is a national student organization promoting good citizenship, student leadership, professionalism, teamwork, and recognizes student achievement and excellence. As a junior, Jillian was the school- wide SkillsUSA Vice President. She also volunteered her time for EASTERN events such as Career Expo and the Holiday Food Drive.

At Abington High School, Jillian is a member of the , in which she volunteered for the 24- Hour Relay, one of the Citizens and Police Together organization’s undertakings to raise money for Abington youth and community programs.

Jillian is a Cheerleader in which she was named the 2010 MVP for her outstanding leadership skills. She is employed as a store clerk and cake decorated at Weinrich’s Bakery, and as a waitress at the Italian Village Bistro. As a young culinary professional, she is also a junior member of the American Culinary Federation and attends monthly meetings.

After graduation from EASTERN and Abington High School, Jillian plans to study Food Service Management and Johnson & Wales University, and hopes to one day open her own restaurant in Center City Philadelphia.

For more information about EASTERN, please call Amy Shields, Organizational Advancement Director, at 215-784-4806, or visit the school’s website at www.eastech.org. Become fan on Facebook – www.facebook.com/EasternCenter.

Information courtesy of Eastern Center for Arts and Technology.