Alliance High School has a new culinary arts program, made possible by a $3 million state grant.

The program's first lead instructor is Kaitlyn Gibson, executive chef at Aeonian Brewing Company.

The student-run Jetway Cafe is expected to open in November, if students are ready.

Editor's note: The Canton Repository and Alliance Review asked school officials in every Stark County area public school district to share some highlights of what they have planned for the 2025-26 school year.

ALLIANCE ‒ Kaitlyn Gibson has been pouring her heart into cooking and baking since childhood, finding joy in every whisk, stir and sprinkle.

Gibson, the 29-year-old executive chief at Aeonian Brewing Company, is eager to share her passion with high school students at Alliance High School as lead instruc

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