Fitch High School held its 2008 Talent and Fashion Show April 26, an evening filled with entertainment and some modeling. With radio personality Angie from 102.3 FM, The Wolf, as the emcee, the seniors modeled the latest fashion trends and impressed the audience with their talents.
Co-chairman of the fashion show Lisa Dennison of Noank said she became involved with the show last fall when she joined Fitch’s 2008 Drug- and Alcohol-Free Graduation Party Committee because her daughter, Jessica, is a senior this year.
“I decided to volunteer when I heard how much the students enjoyed doing the show and that it was really missed last year when there was no...show,” Dennison said. “Sue Taylor, whose son, Geoff, is also a senior, and I have been working on the fashion show since last November.”
This year’s talent portion of the show featured students of all grades using their wide range of abilities. Most of the students performed original songs, showcasing a variety of choreography, instrumental accompaniment, and several duets.
“With the prom season upon us, the fashion show [highlighted] formal wear from Deb’s and Sir Tux,” Dennison said. “Bob’s Stores, Chico’s, and EMS [showed off] the latest in the look for spring and summer.”
“It’s a combination of fashion so they can show the current trends and then explore the talents of the senior class this year,” Principal Robert Bacewicz said, adding that the event is one of the school’s more successful and popular programs. He said the event is truly run by the parents of the senior class and all of the proceeds go toward the seniors’ after-graduation party.
Dennison said the show began to really come together in the last few weeks before the event.
“I would say the hardest task for me has been finding stores willing to participate in the fashion show,” Dennison said. “The stores that are participating this year have been incredibly enthusiastic and helpful in working with the students. It’s also been difficult staying in contact with students despite the fact that they all have cell phones. Word-of-mouth seemed much more effective!”
The best part of the show, she added, was working with the students who were all very enthusiastic.
“The talent is impressive, and although it’s been quite a challenge to
coordinate 50 or more students, Sue and I agree it’s a lot of fun,” Dennison continued.
The Graduation Party Committee is also hosting a golf tournament at the Shennecossett Golf Course May 16. To participate, payment fees are due by May 2.
For more information regarding the golf tournament, contact Annette Lapietra at 536-6703 or Liz Walsh at 446-1690.