WILLIAM A. TOPPER

With both of Will’s parents serving in the military, he is attending LCCS through the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act. Will has worked on the St. Ignace ferries and as a caretaker for a disabled person. He is a talented singer and loves to play Dungeons and Dragons, but most of all he has a talent and passion for cooking. In his own words, “As a super taste tester, which I didn’t know until coming here, I think my palate is leading me to become a professional chef. For instance, my potato leek soup with lots and lots of dill! I am very grateful for how inclusive the program is and how accommodating the staff are. When I started, I was extremely nervous, wondering if I would fit in, but the teachers have been very reassuring and helpful, and they know exactly what they are doing. I think I want to run a restaurant serving fusion cuisine or maybe manage a high-end one.”