Western District 4-H Fashion Revue Results

JAMESTOWN, NEW YORK (June 18, 2024) -- The stage was set on a beautiful Saturday afternoon on June 8th, in Wyoming, NY for the annual Western District 4-H fashion revue!

Participation in the 4-H clothing and textiles project builds self-esteem, develops a sense of accomplishment, and allows youth to express their individuality by tapping into their personal creativity! Nineteen 4-H members from five of the Western New York Counties, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Orleans and Wyoming, showed off their sewing projects at this annual event. Youth were selected at their county level based off the quality of their work and experience. Items such as dresses, aprons, pajamas pants, vests and coat were showcased, and more! The 4-H members had a chance to model on stage while being evaluated on fit, poise, posture, and style of the item they had sewn.

This year’s event was hosted by the Wyoming County 4-H program. The revue was held at the Church on the Green, a public event space. Over 50 families gathered for the day’s event. Lunch was provided, and a presentation was given by local historian Kay Swyers on some local history of sewing, and how patterns were utilized in the late 1800’s. The group also had the opportunity to visit and tour the Middlebury Academy.

Congratulations to all clothing revue participants! For more information about the 4-H clothing program or other programs for youth, contact your local Cornell Cooperative Extension office!

4-H Youth participants included:

Leah Olejniczak - Cattaraugus

Miranda Ritter- Cattaraugus

Claudia Almekinder - Chautauqua

Tiana Bova - Chautauqua

Drake Joy – Chautauqua

Ava Carmella Valone - Chautauqua

Fiona Cortright – Chautauqua

Logan Ellsworth - Chautauqua

Grace Reid - Chautauqua

Mitchell Tauzel - Chautauqua

Sophia Kalinowski - Erie

Esme Coleman - Orleans

Shania Mathes - Orleans

Olivia Mathes - Orleans

Adele Mathes - Orleans

Vera Cooper - Wyoming

Kennedy Francis - Wyoming

Tenley Harris - Wyoming

Leah Jones – Wyoming

The 4 H Program is one of many programs offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County (CCE-Chautauqua).CCE-Chautauqua is a subordinate governmental agency with an educational mission that operates under a form of organization and administration approved by Cornell University as agent for the State of New York. It is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The association is part of the national cooperative extension system, an educational partnership between County, State, and Federal governments. As New York’s land grant university Cornell administers the system in this state. Each Cornell Cooperative Extension association is an independent employer that is governed by an elected Board of Directors with general oversight from Cornell. All associations work to meet the needs of the counties in which they are located as well as state and national goals.For more information, call 716-664-9502 or visit our website at www.cce.cornell.edu/chautauqua. Cornell University Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities.

Last updated June 18, 2024