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Nearly 40 Central High School students had their moment in the spotlight last week, as they modeled prom dresses and tuxedos at the annual Central/Memorial PTSA Fashion Show.
The annual event, which raises money for scholarships for graduating seniors, was held on May 5 at the Coral House in Baldwin. Students walked up and down the runway with more than 200 sets of eyes on them.
“They loved it,” event organizer Annette Gray said the student models. “They had a great time. This bunch was very enthusiastic.”
The nearly 40 models were a record for the fashion show. Gray said she didn’t want to turn anyone away. The girls wore dresses from Estelle’s of Farmingdale, and each model got to select which gown they wanted to show off. Senior Joanne Imbert said she loved the dress she modeled and wants to buy it for her upcoming prom.
Wilmina Sainbert said getting ready for the fashion show was good practice to get ready for the prom — getting into the dress, doing hair and makeup and having everyone taking pictures. “I think it was an amazing experience,” she said of the fashion show, noting that she enjoyed having the spotlight on her for a few moments.
The guys had tuxedos from Di Re Formal Wear in Franklin Square. Kevin Irving said he made the most of his time on the runway. “It was great,” he said. “Once you get out there, you just enjoy yourself.”
Victor Ochi, who said this was his first time in a fashion show, complimented the audience for their support of the models. And Jordan Woo, who said he likes being on stage, gave credit to the other half of the modeling team. “It was the ladies,” he said. “The ladies stole the night.”
Before the models took to the stage, there was a performance from the Central High School Jazz Band. There were also numerous raffle baskets that piqued the interest of guests with prizes ranging from a basket of car care goods, to picture frames, to assorted gift cards. The raffles alone raised $2,500 and the event as a whole brought in about $7,000 for scholarships and PTSA-sponsored events.
