Pioneer Valley High School’s Apparel and Construction and Design Program presented handmade garments to the public during a recent exhibition. “upcycled”Hancock College fashion show
The fashion show was part of Hancock College’s Career Exploration Day on April 1, when more than 1,500 high school students were on campus to hear from local businesses. Pioneer Valley students made dresses, a floor-length coat, and pajama pants. They also created tote bags.
“Seeing my dress displayed on a hanger is one thing, but watching it come to life on the runway is another. Being a first-time sewer [seamstress], I never imagined this to be possible,” said senior Stephanie Aparicio. “Thanks to the guidance from my teacher Melissa Diaz and the acceptance from the fashion department at Allan Hancock College, it became a reality. It was truly an amazing event.”
Students who are part of Pioneer Valley’s Apparel and Construction Design Program are concurrently enrolled at Fashion 110 at Hancock. This allows them to earn college credits while they work on Pioneer Valley’s campus.
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“I have been so proud of my students’ commitment and hard work this year. The Hancock fashion show was the perfect opportunity to show off their beautiful projects,” Diaz said. “The best part for me was getting to see the sense of pride in my students. I look forward to continuing the partnership with Hancock through concurrent enrollment and future fashion shows.”
According to Paul Robinson (director of SMJUSHD career technical training), the Santa Maria Joint Union High Schools District offers 17 concurrent courses with Hancock.
