Newburgh Free Academy Hosts Annual Fashion Show!

Newburgh Free Academy, Main campus hosted their annual Fashion Show on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Students in Fashion 2, Fashion 3, and Independent Study showed off looks that they have been working on all year.

Students were challenged to put a versatile spin on uniforms worn in traditionally male roles as part of their Women Empowerment focus. Students were also asked to design their own line. Students in Fashion 2 were required to design and create two pieces. Students in Fashion 3 were required to design and create three pieces.

Designs included:

Fashion 2:

Isabelle Nester – That’s Se 70’s

Sabelle Texeira – Molly’s Closet

Jose Sanchez – Mindful

Blanca Luna – Metallic

Anabel Marquez – Amore

Mikayla Cardona – Summer Breeze

Sydney King – Sonny’s Salute

Kaylani McDowell – African Pride

Naomi Roach – Tropical Fun

Melazia Jackson – Glamour

Maritza Mejia – Shady

Audrey Hemingway – Ballare

Isabel Medina – Alma Boricua

Fashion 3:

Jillian Bunch – Jillian Rose Collection

Amanda Bittles* - Evening

Roe’Dasia Hargrove – Eye of the Beholder

Stephanie Miranda – Simply Summer

Lily Tejada – Prom

Brianna Masciola – Meri

*independent study

A special thanks to the emcee of the evening, Mr. Robert Shust, assistant principal pf Newburgh Free Academy, North Campus, to Ms. Leanne Paganelli for help with hair and make-up, and to the models for the show. The judges for the show also deserve some special thanks: Gwynne Rose, Emma Broderick, Toni Carlone, Kiari Rivera, and Lydia Biskup.

Fashion classes and the Fashion Show at Newburgh Free Academy, Main Campus are taught and advised by Ms. Karen Stafford.

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