Kyle Felker ’14

Kyle Felker ’14

Major: Culinary Arts Campus: Hyde Park, NY Hometown: Bay City, MI Biography: Coming Up Aces When Kyle Felker’s mentor talked, he listened. So when Chef Andy Bacigalupo of the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center in Michigan encouraged him to apply to the CIA, that’s just what he did. A visit to the college during the summer sealed the deal. “After talking to Chef Andy, I toured the … [Read more...]

Daniel Elliot ’13

Daniel Elliot ’13

Major: Culinary Arts Campus: Hyde Park, NY Hometown: Ashburn, VA The Team Concept For Dan Elliot, being a part of a team is something he’s been doing most of his life. So his dual role as CIA student and captain of the college’s basketball team comes pretty naturally to him. Whether in the kitchen, in the classroom, or on the court, Dan has learned from the get-go that there really is … [Read more...]

Aaron Gross ’13

Aaron Gross '13

Major: Culinary Arts Campus: Hyde Park, NY Hometown: Belton, TX Moving Right Along Aaron Gross knows a little something about moving. Originally from Belton, TX, Aaron grew up in a military family that moved around a lot, and learned early on how to adjust to changing situations in his life. So when—after eight years of gymnastics that included a trip to the nationals—he tore his … [Read more...]

Annelise McAuliffe ’13

Annelise McAuliffe ’13

Major: Baking and Pastry Arts Campus: Hyde Park Hometown: Royal Oak, MI Biography: An Amazing Run CIA student Annelise McAuliffe runs for many reasons. In high school, she started to run in the spring to stay in shape for soccer…and she kept on running. She runs for the challenge and competition. She runs as a stress reliever, after a tough day in the kitchen. But most of all, she runs … [Read more...]

Allyson Bayless ’13

Allyson Bayless ’13

Degree: BPS Major: Culinary Arts Management Hometown: Prospect, OH A Little Bit of Everything When it comes to life, Allyson Bayless wants to taste as many different experiences as she can. That’s why she chose The Culinary Institute of America for her formal education, and it’s also why she enjoys competing in sports so much. “The CIA really gives you a base knowledge, with a … [Read more...]