Congratulations to the ROSE Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Chef Carl Stanton of Marathon High School!
The ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards celebrate Monroe County’s frontline hospitality professionals who go above and beyond in delivering outstanding customer service — and Chef Carl embodies that excellence every single day.
As the beloved culinary arts teacher at Marathon High School, Chef Carl brings unmatched knowledge, talent, and enthusiasm to his program. His students learn every aspect of the culinary world:
Creating incredible dishes
Competing — and winning — at the highest levels
Supporting school and community events with professionalism and pride
Chef Carl is the driving force behind their success. More importantly, he makes a meaningful difference in the lives of his students and colleagues through his mentorship, kindness, and passion for the craft.
Congratulations, Chef Carl, on this well‑deserved honor! Your impact reaches far beyond the kitchen, and MCSD is proud to celebrate you.
On hand to celebrate with Chef Carl was MHS principal Christine Paul and Board Members Mindy Conn and Darren Horan.

