Fickenscher, Spady Top 4-H Fashion Revue

By Kay Kasza

Extension Agent

August 15, 2003

Megan Fickenscher and Milly Spady were named Senior Champion and Reserve Champion at the Kiowa County 4-H Fashion Revue held last week in Plainview. Fickenscher modeled a cream wool coat made for her Clothing project, while Spady wore a basic black dress sewn in Clothing Unit 21. Both will represent Kiowa County in the State 4-H Fashion Revue August 16 at CSU-Pueblo.

Intermediate Champion was Jessica James, modeling black slacks she sewed. Reserve Champion in the Intermediate Division was Brandy Turcotte. Brandy modeled Capri pants and a t-shirt embellished with butterflies. In the Junior Division, Champion Kelcie Smith modeled comfortable, cotton flannel pajamas she made. Reserve Champion was April Turcotte, who modeled Capri pants and t-shirt with a patriotic theme.

Champions and Reserve Champions won beautiful bouquets donated by Teresa’s Maine Street Boutique, and banners given by 4-H Council.

Twenty 4-H members modeled 27 garments sewn, crocheted, or embellished in a 4-H project. Models not already named were: Marisa Dixon, Katie Sanders, Megan Linder, Shelby Harris, Andrea Williams, Ciara Lyons, Jennifer Negley, Dally Lessenden, Chevaun Glover, Shalyn Laird, Carrie Roberson, Tara Spady, Brandi Roberson, and Matea Mayo. All won a blue ribbon, meaning they did an excellent job.

Sheridan Lake Livewires hosted the 2003 Exhibit Day, and Fashion Revue and Awards Program. Members helping during the Fashion Revue and Awards Program were: Vincent Koeller, Lana Weber, Tyler Harris, Kirbi Stum, Kami Stum, and Cassie Harris. Club organizational leaders are Gail Koeller and Linda Stum.

4-H is the youth development organization of CSU Cooperative Extension. Membership is open to all.