Bear Holds Cooking Class for Ryal Students

Culinary Command Post Chef Tricia Bear from VFW Post 539 recently gave a cooking class at Ryal School for the 25 members of the Knight Warrior Cadence Platoon.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 4:01pm

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Culinary Command Post Chef Tricia Bear from VFW Post 539 recently gave a cooking class at Ryal School for the 25 members of the Knight Warrior Cadence Platoon in Henryetta. The group made 14 pistachio pies, 14 loaves of pumpkin bread and 12 dozen cherry pistachio cookies for the first Ryal School dance, which was held on Feb 12.

Why it matters

The cooking class provided an opportunity for students to learn valuable culinary skills and contribute to their school community by preparing food for a school dance. This type of hands-on learning experience can be beneficial for students' personal development and community engagement.

The details

During the cooking class, the 25 members of the Knight Warrior Cadence Platoon at Ryal School worked together to make 14 pistachio pies, 14 loaves of pumpkin bread, and 12 dozen cherry pistachio cookies. These items were then served at the first Ryal School dance, which was held on February 12.

  • The cooking class took place recently.
  • The Ryal School dance was held on February 12.

The players

Tricia Bear

Culinary Command Post Chef from VFW Post 539 who taught the cooking class.

Knight Warrior Cadence Platoon

A group of 25 students at Ryal School who participated in the cooking class.

Ryal School

The school where the cooking class took place and the dance was held.

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The takeaway

The cooking class provided an opportunity for students to develop culinary skills, work together as a team, and contribute to their school community by preparing food for a school dance. This type of hands-on learning experience can be valuable for students' personal growth and community engagement.