The 2016 Brown County Youth Fair Fashion Show took place Tuesday evening giving entrants a chance to show off their self-made clothing projects.
Exhibitors modeled outfits they personally sewed, which were judged Monday on appearance and construction. Each competitor was judged on their modeling abilities as well.
Home Economics General Supervisor Beverly Sullivan stated that each year the entrants continue to impress her with projects that get “better and better every year.”
“In the judges’ comments, there were only a few things that were overlooked such as pressing the garment,” said Sullivan. “In choosing grand and reserve champions, the judges often had a difficult time choosing between the two.
Sullivan stated that the entrants not only get to construct a garment they will enjoy wearing, but that they also learn a lot, including how to spot quality construction, avoiding cheaply made clothing when they purchase ready-to-wear clothing from a store, and that homemade clothing is not cheap – that it often costs much more to construct than garments bought in a retail store.
Regarding the skill of contestants Sullivan stated, “These kids are using materials I wouldn’t try, and I’ve been sewing since I was six. They pull out all the stops. That’s the reason I keep coming back. I enjoy it, it’s strictly for the kids.”
Top Models awards were presented in each division as follows:
Junior: Henslie Hohertz, Early 4-H
Intermediate: Rylah Morgan, Brownwood 4-H
Senior: Emily Brown, 4-H Horse Club (also pictured is Alex Hetzel, Brown County Youth Fair queen contestant)
A grand and reserve champion were named in each age division as follows:
Senior Division
Grand Champion: Emily Brown, 4-H Horse Club
Reserve Champion: Hannah Hull, Early FFA
(Pictured above are Senior Division 1st Place entrants, from left to right: Hannah Hull, Alex Hetzel, Hope Heard (BCYF queen candidate), and Emily Brown)
Intermediate Division
Grand Champion: Erin Gotcher, Bangs 4-H
Reserve Champion: Kayleah Hall, Bangs 4-H
Junior Division
Grand Champion: Lillie Brandstetter, Early FCCLA
Reserve Champion: Aubrey Bishop, Bangs 4-H
Photos of top award winners along with full results from the fashion show are below. CLICK HERE to view a photo gallery of the fashion show on BrownwoodNews’ Facebook page.
SENIOR DIVISION
Class 400 – Boxer Shorts
1st: Hannah Hull, Early FFA
2nd: Hope Heard, Blanket FFA
3rd: Kaitlyn Sierson, Early 4-H
Class 401 – Formal Wear
1st: Hannah Hull, Early FFA
2nd: Emily Brown, 4-H Horse Club
Class 402 – Specialty Outfit
1st: Emily Brown, 4-H Horse Club
2nd: Hannah Hull, Early FFA
Class 403 – Casual Dress
1st: Hope Heard, Blanket FFA
2nd: Emily Brown, 4-H Horse Club
Class 406 – Lounge Wear
1st: Alex Hetzel, Brownwood FFA
INTERMEDIATE DIVISION
Class 430 – Boxers
1st: Vance Cady Gordon, Early FFA
Class 431 – Dressy Dress
1st: Kayleah Hall, Bangs 4-H
2nd: Rylah Morgan, Brownwood 4-H
3rd: Erin Gotcher, Bangs 4-H
Class 432 – Specialty Outfit
1st: Vance Cady Gordon, Early FFA
2nd: Erin Gotcher, Bangs 4-H
3rd: Logan Bishop, Bangs 4-H
Class 433 – Casual Dress
1st: Rylah Morgan, Brownwood 4-H
2nd: Kimberly Diaz, Brownwood 4-H
Class 434 – 2-Piece Sportswear
1st: Rylah Morgan, Brownwood 4-H
Class 435 – Casual Jacket
1st: Erin Gotcher, Bangs 4-H
Class 436 – Lounge Wear
1st: Logan Bishop, Bangs 4-H
Class 437 – Aprons
1st: Nova Poe, Brownwood 4-H
2nd: Abigayle Millican, Brownwood 4-H
3rd: Allison Leach, Early FFA
JUNIOR DIVISION
Class 461 – Boxer Shorts
1st: Henslie Hohertz, Early 4-H
2nd: Peyton Cockerham, Brownwood 4-H
Class 462 – Casual Dress
1st: Lillie Brandstetter, Early FCCLA
2nd: Aubrey Bishop, Bangs 4-H
3rd: Henslie Hohertz, Early 4-H
4th: Zoey Storch, Bangs FFA
Class 463 – Vest
1st: Henslie Hohertz, Early 4-H
2nd: Aubrey Bishop, Bangs 4-H
Class 464 – Skirt
1st: Peyton Cockerham, Brownwood 4-H
Class 465 – Casual Jacket
1st: Lille Brandstetter, Early FCCLA
Class 466 – Lounge Wear
1st: Aubrey Bishop, Bangs 4-H
2nd: Peyton Cockerham, Brownwood 4-H
Class 467 – Aprons
1st: Evelyn Millican, Brownwood 4-H
