Chili Cook-Off 2025

The Thomas J. Garland Library team, called One Pot, Many Hands, won for best chili. Left to right are Dr. David Cook, Kathy Hipps, Kayla Yates and Gabby Williams.

The Thomas J. Garland Library team, called One Pot, Many Hands, won for best chili. Left to right are Dr. David Cook, Kathy Hipps, Kayla Yates and Gabby Williams.

The Education Division team, called Chilin with the Spirit, won for best showmanship. Left to right are Dr. David Cook, Dr. Miriam Stroder, Dr. Peggy Goodson-Rochelle, Michelle DeFord, Dexter Lim and Lillian Burchnell.

The Education Division team, called Chilin with the Spirit, won for best showmanship. Left to right are Dr. David Cook, Dr. Miriam Stroder, Dr. Peggy Goodson-Rochelle, Michelle DeFord, Dexter Lim and Lillian Burchnell.

The Facilities Management Department team, called Ghost Hunters, finished first runner-up in the best chili competition. Left to right are Dr. David Cook, Stacie Bergquist and Sammy Warren.

The Facilities Management Department team, called Ghost Hunters, finished first runner-up in the best chili competition. Left to right are Dr. David Cook, Stacie Bergquist and Sammy Warren.

The TRIO team, called TRIO Triple Threats, finished as second runner-up in the best chili competition. Left to right are Dr. David Cook, Dr. David Smith, Aaron Barnett, April Lane, Sandi Bible, Steve Anderson, Melissa Dixon, Chelsey Wade, E.J. Swatsell, Rose Webb and Erin Frizzell.

The TRIO team, called TRIO Triple Threats, finished as second runner-up in the best chili competition. Left to right are Dr. David Cook, Dr. David Smith, Aaron Barnett, April Lane, Sandi Bible, Steve Anderson, Melissa Dixon, Chelsey Wade, E.J. Swatsell, Rose Webb and Erin Frizzell.

The BThe Business Office team, called The Penny Pinching Peppers, also competed at the Chili Cook-Off. Left to right are Dr. David Cook, Kim Collins, Lindsey Self,  Megan Pierce, Sonya Campbell and Nicki Ellenburg.usiness Office team, called The Penny Pinching Peppers, also competed at the Chili Cook-Off. Left to right are Dr. David Cook, Kim Collins, Lindsey Self,  Megan Pierce, Sonya Campbell and Nikki Ellenburg.

The Business Office team, called The Penny Pinching Peppers, also competed at the Chili Cook-Off. Left to right are Dr. David Cook, Kim Collins, Lindsey Self, Megan Pierce, Sonya Campbell and Nicki Ellenburg.

Stacie Bergquist, left and Sammy Warren man the Facilities Management team's table.

Stacie Bergquist, left and Sammy Warren man the Facilities Management team’s table.

Members of the Business Office team stand by their table. Left to right are Angel Wright, Nicki Ellenburg, Megan Pierce, Sonya Campbell and Lindsey Self.

Members of the Business Office team stand by their table. Left to right are Angel Wright, Nicki Ellenburg, Megan Pierce, Sonya Campbell and Lindsey Self.

TRIO team members stand by their table. Left to right are April Lane, Steve Anderson, Melissa Dixon, Aaron Barnett, Meagan Stark, E.J. Swatsell, Angie Tyler, Erin Frizzell and Chelsey Wade.

TRIO team members stand by their table. Left to right are April Lane, Steve Anderson, Melissa Dixon, Aaron Barnett, Meagan Stark, E.J. Swatsell, Angie Tyler, Erin Frizzell and Chelsey Wade.

Left to right are Thomas J. Garland Library employees Gabby Williams, Kayla Yate and Kathy HIpps joined by the Chuck Sutton, associate vice president of student affairs and retention.

Left to right are Thomas J. Garland Library employees Gabby Williams, Kayla Yate and Kathy HIpps joined by the Chuck Sutton, associate vice president of student affairs and retention.

The Education Division staffs its table. Left to right are Michelle DeFord, Dexter Lim, Dr. Peggy Goodson-Rochelle, Dr. Miriam Stroder and Lillian Burchnell.

The Education Division staffs its table. Left to right are Michelle DeFord, Dexter Lim, Dr. Peggy Goodson-Rochelle, Dr. Miriam Stroder and Lillian Burchnell.

Having fun on the Education Division bus are, left to right, Dr. Miriam Stroder, Michelle DeFord, Dexter Lim, Dr. Peggy Goodson-Rochelle and Lillian Burchnell.

Having fun on the Education Division bus are, left to right, Dr. Miriam Stroder, Michelle DeFord, Dexter Lim, Dr. Peggy Goodson-Rochelle and Lillian Burchnell.

Kayla Yates serves.

Kayla Yates serves.

Kayla Yates serves a student.

Kayla Yates serves a student.

Having a good time are, left to right, Dexter Lim, Dr. Peggy Goodson-Rochelle and Dr. Miriam Stroder.

Having a good time are, left to right, Dexter Lim, Dr. Peggy Goodson-Rochelle and Dr. Miriam Stroder.

Kathy HIpps, left, and Dr. Peggy Goodson-Rochelle enjoy a moment together.

Kathy HIpps, left, and Dr. Peggy Goodson-Rochelle enjoy a moment together.

Left to right are celebrity judges Jacques Taylor, Angie Beets and Ashlyn Wilson.

Left to right are celebrity judges Jacques Taylor, Angie Beets and Ashlyn Wilson.

Left to right are Erin Frizzell, Steve Anderson and April Lane.

Left to right are Erin Frizzell, Steve Anderson and April Lane.

Gabby Williams enjoys some chili.

Gabby Williams enjoys some chili.

Students enjoy the event.

Students enjoy the event.

Representatives of Hometown Market Place serve at the Chili Cook-Off.

Representatives of Hometown Market Place serve at the Chili Cook-Off.

A student poses with his chili.

A student poses with his chili.

Students obtain some chili from Steve Anderson.

Students obtain some chili from Steve Anderson.

Students obtain some chili from Steve Anderson.

Students obtain some chili from Steve Anderson.

Lisa Chiapputo, left, receives some chili from Stacie Bergquist.

Lisa Chiapputo, left, receives some chili from Stacie Bergquist.

Jerry Ricker shows off his chili.

Jerry Ricker shows off his chili.

Chili brought smiles to participants.

Chili brought smiles to participants.

Students enjoy themselves at the Chili Cook-Off.

Students enjoy themselves at the Chili Cook-Off.

Lillian Burchnell, left, and Jill Oberfeitinger spend time in the Education Division bus.

Lillian Burchnell, left, and Jill Oberfeitinger spend time in the Education Division bus.

Isabella Gall enjoys her chili.

Isabella Gall enjoys her chili.

Kathy Hipps, left, serves chili to Nicki Ellenburg.

Kathy Hipps, left, serves chili to Nicki Ellenburg.

Kathy Hipps, left, and Dr. B Henderson have fun at the Chili Cook-Off.

Kathy Hipps, left, and Dr. B Henderson have fun at the Chili Cook-Off.

Students enjoy the Chili Cook-Off.

Students enjoy the Chili Cook-Off.

Dr. Miriam Stroder, left, speaks with a student.

Dr. Miriam Stroder, left, speaks with a student.

The chili tasted good for all participants.

The chili tasted good for all participants.

Students enjoy the chili.

Students enjoy the chili.

Student Adrian Gumm has fun at the Chili Cook-Off.

Student Adrian Gumm has fun at the Chili Cook-Off.

Here are the prizes.

Here are the prizes.

Students enjoy the Chili Cook-Off.

Students enjoy the Chili Cook-Off.

Michelle DeFord enjoys tasting some of the food.

Michelle DeFord enjoys tasting some of the food.

Dr. David Cook announces the winners.

Dr. David Cook announces the winners.