Students Model Recycled Creations in Annual 'Trashion Show

Local student brought new meaning to fashion when they walked the runway recently in their creations designed from recycled materials.

They, along with family and friends, were welcomed by The Town of North Hempstead welcomed to the “Yes We Can” Community Center in Westbury on January 16 for the Town’s 3rd Annual “Trashion Show.”

Organized by the town’s Office of Sustainability, the show features clothing and accessories created from recycled materials. Each year, students from the nine school districts participating in North Hempstead’s School Recycling Partnership Program are invited to design and model their creations on the runway. This year’s entries included students from local elementary, middle and high schools.

“North Hempstead is proud to offer our students a means of using their creativity in a way that benefits the environment,” said Supervisor Bosworth. “The ‘Trashion Show’ helps teach our children about the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling.”

Nearly 100 proud parents, friends and family members were in attendance at the event, as well as Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio. All of the students who entered the contest were eligible to participate in the show. The winners were selected by the North Hempstead Arts Advisory Committee based on the judging criteria.

“The projects completed this year served as excellent examples of how items that we consider trash can be repurposed for other uses,” said Chief Sustainability Officer Erin Reilley. “Looking at all of this year’s entries, we can see how items as overlooked as old newspapers, food packaging, and even bike tires can be turned intofunctional and wearable art.”

“The Trashion Show is undoubtedly one of the most creative events you’ll ever witness on Long Island, and we’re proud to be able to nurture the creative spirit of these children, while also supporting the Town’s continued effort to promote sustainability,” said Edward Paternostro, president and CEO of NEFCU, which sponsored and emceed this year’s show.

This year, the winning pieces will be on display at an exhibit at the New York State Legislative Building in Albany during February, courtesy of Assemb. Michelle Schimel.

2015 “Trashion Show” Winners:

Elementary School

1st – ‘Second Hand Rose’ – Litzy Serrano, Andrew Almonacy, Linzy Perez Pineda, Dioceline Remirez, Maria Moreno, Thaina Innocent, Rebecca Guerrier, Emanuela Rancy, Drexel Avenue School, Grade 4

2nd – ‘Landfill Cowboy’ – Litzy Serrano, Andrew Almonacy, Linzy Perez Pineda, Dioceline Remirez,Maria Moreno, Thaina Innocent, Rebecca Guerrier, Emanuela Rancy, Drexel Avenue School, Grade 4

3rd – ‘Off to Work!’ – Julian Biederman, JFK Elementary, Grade 1

Hon. Mention – ‘Flowery Petals’ - Samantha McCloskey, Center Street School, Grade 2

Middle School

1st – ‘Formal Female’ – Jennifer Kim, Michael Fiore, Jasmine Aceituno-Novoa, Weber Middle School, Grade 8

2nd – ‘Sippin Snapple’ – Lior Cole, Great Neck North Middle School, Grade 8

2nd – ‘Ball Dress’ – Martha Romero, Eneyda Cortez, Karla Reyes M, Karla Contreras, Christy Contreras, Westbury Middle School, Grade 7

3rd – ‘Beauty and the Book’ – Jenny Kim, Elizabeth McDermont, Jazmin Pickid, Paul Park, Westbury Middle School, Grade 8

Hon. Mention – ‘Calling the 1990’s’ – Jillian Parrino, Mineola Middle School, Grade 6

High School

1st – ‘Glimmer of Hope’ – Ayanna Chambliss, Jael Ferguson, Angelica Membreno, Westbury High School, Grade 11

2nd – “‘Cap’tain Corona” – Getho Brevette, Westbury High School, Grade 12

3rd – ‘Couture Can Evening Accessory’ – Hallie Liman, Great Neck South High School, Grade 11

Hon. Mention – ‘Paper Angels’ - Kaitlin C. Hon, Great Neck South High School, Grade 11

Photos:

Students participate in North Hempstead’s 3rd Annual Trashion Show

Getho Brevette from Westbury High School models an old suit jacket with bottle caps at North Hempstead’s 3rd Annual Trashion Show

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