OCM BOCES Fashion Show is collaborative effort

OCM BOCES Cosmetology instructors and students held a very successful fashion show at the Lee G. Peters Career Training Center on Monday, April 20.  The event included students and staff from OCM BOCES Career Academy, Innovation Tech, Special Education and Adult Education programs, along with administration, office personnel and advisory committee members, making it a true collaboration!

Adult Education Carpentry Instructor John Sweeney and his students built a beautiful (and edgy)  arch designating the show's "runway" entrance.  A red carpet, wall and arch decorations, along with some upbeat music played by an event DJ, brought lots of excitement to the scene.

As the show went on, the school's halls filled with students and staff from the various OCM BOCES programs. Runway models were announced as they entered through the arch and walked or danced their way along the red carpet.

"The student models were clearly in the moment and very proud to be showing off their creative make up and  chosen fashions," said Linda Horton Cook, OCM BOCES Assistant Director of Adult and Continuing Education. " It was awe inspiring seeing them step out of 'student mode' and into a world that let each one shine, regardless of age or program," she added.

The idea for the fashion show originated from OCM BOCES Adult Education Cosmetology Instructor, Cindy Foran...in one of her dreams!  She captured the vision, shared it, and dared to accept the challenge of making it all happen.  

"I believe this event demonstrates the true spirit of OCM BOCES. Creative and caring educators, guiding and supporting students; inspiring confidence and courage," said Linda Horton Cook.

Many thanks to everyone who supported the event and (literally) helped a dream become reality!