Vickroy: High school chefs face off in first regional competition

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KevBukauski drips oil bread kitchen Argo High School during culinary arts competitischool Summit IL Tuesday March 19 2013. |

Kevin Bukauski drips oil on bread in a kitchen at Argo High School during a culinary arts competition at the school in Summit, IL, on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. | Matt Marton~Sun-Times Media

Lauren Loomis student from Shepard High School works kitchen Argo High School during culinary arts competitischool Summit IL Tuesday March

Lauren Loomis, a student from Shepard High School, works in a kitchen at Argo High School during a culinary arts competition at the school in Summit, IL, on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. | Matt Marton~Sun-Times Media

Luis Calderstudent Eisenhower High School works kitchen Argo High School during culinary arts competitischool Summit IL Tuesday March 19 2013.

Luis Calderon, a student at Eisenhower High School, works in a kitchen at Argo High School during a culinary arts competition at the school in Summit, IL, on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. | Matt Marton~Sun-Times Media

Tim Andersleft KevBukauski drip oil bread kitchen Argo High School during culinary arts competitischool Summit IL Tuesday March 19 2013.

Tim Anderson, left, and Kevin Bukauski drip oil on bread in a kitchen at Argo High School during a culinary arts competition at the school in Summit, IL, on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. | Matt Marton~Sun-Times Media

TeresitTovar student Argo High School tastes her creatikitchen Argo High School during culinary arts competitischool Summit IL Tuesday March 19

Teresita Tovar, a student at Argo High School, tastes her creation in a kitchen at Argo High School during a culinary arts competition at the school in Summit, IL, on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. | Matt Marton~Sun-Times Media

Students Lauren Loomis (from left) Catherine Petrak Janet Ramos from Shepard High School work kitchen Argo High School during culinary

Students Lauren Loomis (from left), Catherine Petrak and Janet Ramos from Shepard High School work in a kitchen at Argo High School during a culinary arts competition at the school in Summit, IL, on Tuesday March 19, 2013. | Matt Marton~Sun-Times Media

Jasmine Ortegstudent Richards High School works her creatikitchen Argo High School during culinary arts competitischool Summit IL Tuesday March 19

Jasmine Ortega, a student at Richards High School, works on her creation in a kitchen at Argo High School during a culinary arts competition at the school in Summit, IL, on Tuesday March 19, 2013. | Matt Marton~Sun-Times Media

Team Argo added butter to the soup recipe. Team Richards rolled its cookies in powdered sugar — twice. Team Sandburg refused to reveal its special touches. “It’s not a secret if we tell you,” senior Heather Udowitz said. “When we win, then we’ll tell you.” …