2008 Woodie Awards
Student org shows off "glamorous" side
Rachael Jennings
Issue date: 5/1/08 Section: Features
With flashing lights, trendy clothes and contagious music revved by DJ Thompson Davis '08, McCullough Social Space definitely got a taste of the glamorous life on April 26. That night, under pulsing spotlights and encouraged with warm applause, Middlebury's African American Alliance (AAA) put on an amazing and entertaining fashion show entitled "Glamorous."
"It's hard to come up with a theme for the Fashion Show that can encompass so many diverse sections," explained Maegen North '08, one organizer of the event, "but we were inspired by Fergie's 'Glamorous' song. Everyone loves the song and it gave us room to be creative with advertising and individual sections."
This year - though the AAA fashion show has been a long-standing tradition - the organization was trying to capture "more of a supermodel feel," according to AAA treasurer Melissa Espert '09. Further, the lingerie section was new to this runway - it is only in its second year in appearance.
Organized by North and Johnny Williams '10, the fun-spirited event had a serious mission: at the door, guests were invited in for free but a suggested donation was requested. All donations benefited the Angel Award, which is given annually to a sophomore woman of color.
"Since the Angels Award Fund was established, AAA has always raised money to donate to the fund," said North. "The president of AAA is also on the selection committee for who receives the scholarship, so we always try to contribute."
A solid crowd filled McCullough in support of friends, classmates and the Award. "The show is always one of the most populated events AAA holds. It is a great tradition," said Espert.
The show started off with what Davis called "The Inaugural Act" - the lingerie set. Certainly the most risqué set, the models wore long coats with heels and started with their backs to the audience, Beyonce's "Ring the Alarm" pounding across the room. One by one they strutted down a long runway, unbuttoning their jackets and revealing silky nightgowns and strappy lingerie.
"It's hard to come up with a theme for the Fashion Show that can encompass so many diverse sections," explained Maegen North '08, one organizer of the event, "but we were inspired by Fergie's 'Glamorous' song. Everyone loves the song and it gave us room to be creative with advertising and individual sections."
This year - though the AAA fashion show has been a long-standing tradition - the organization was trying to capture "more of a supermodel feel," according to AAA treasurer Melissa Espert '09. Further, the lingerie section was new to this runway - it is only in its second year in appearance.
Organized by North and Johnny Williams '10, the fun-spirited event had a serious mission: at the door, guests were invited in for free but a suggested donation was requested. All donations benefited the Angel Award, which is given annually to a sophomore woman of color.
"Since the Angels Award Fund was established, AAA has always raised money to donate to the fund," said North. "The president of AAA is also on the selection committee for who receives the scholarship, so we always try to contribute."
A solid crowd filled McCullough in support of friends, classmates and the Award. "The show is always one of the most populated events AAA holds. It is a great tradition," said Espert.
The show started off with what Davis called "The Inaugural Act" - the lingerie set. Certainly the most risqué set, the models wore long coats with heels and started with their backs to the audience, Beyonce's "Ring the Alarm" pounding across the room. One by one they strutted down a long runway, unbuttoning their jackets and revealing silky nightgowns and strappy lingerie.
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