UF/IFAS News Release
2.17.00 4-H Fashion Show At The Florida State Fair Teaches Skills & More.
By: Ami Neiberger (352) 846-0996 ext. 237
Photo 1: Boys can sew too!
Israel, 8 demonstrates before the judges the blue and plaid-trimmed robe with matching
pajamas that he sewed at the 4-H Fashion Show at the Florida State Fair.
He captured first
place in his category and says that sewing is fun. Organizers from the Institute of Food and
Agricultural Sciences at the University of Florida say it's not uncommon for boys to participate in
the annual event. Of the event's one hundred participants this year, 16 were boys.
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Photo 2: Getting Ready to Go On-Stage
Chelsea, 11, gets last minute stage directions for the 4-H Fashion Show at the Florida
State Fair from Joy Jordan, 4-H youth development specialist at the University of Florida's Institute
of Food and Agricultural Sciences. She received first place in the separates category for the blue dress she made with the help of her grandmother. Organizers
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Photo 3: A Family Affair
(L to R) Israel Mahoney, 8, smiles with his sisters, Christy and Katie, 11, at the 4-H Fashion Show
at the Florida State Fair. Israel placed first in his category and says that sewing is fun. His sister
Christy won first place in the Sewing for Others category in her age division for a dress she made
for Katie. Organizers from the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
say that the event helps families work together on projects and allows kids to explore their
creativity. |
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Photo 4: Ready for a Night on the Town
Delaney, 18, of Sorrento in Lake County, models the black evening gown she won first-place
for in the 4-H Fashion Show at the Florida State Fair. She plans to wear it to the Homeschool
Prom in May. Organizers from the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural
Sciences say that sewing an evening gown is very popular among teens, especially those who want
to explore their creativity. She won best of show overall and is vice president of the Florida 4-H
Council. |
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News organizations can obtain photos by contacting Ami Neiberger, state 4-H public relations coordinator, (352) 846-0996 ext. 237 to request photo. Specify deadline and format needed.
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