BY ALICIA DORSET
Clarkston News Staff Writer
Sometimes the best way to learn about something is to try it yourself. That’s exactly what the students of Doug Slater’s marketing class at Clarkston High hope to do.
With the help of Glitz Salons of Clarkston, students will unveil ‘Day to Night?, a fashion show highlighting the experience of getting ready for a senior prom.
‘The students learn about different careers instead of just the basics,? Slater said.
Lead by Heather Esterline, Emilianne Smark, Jackie Kaminski, and Amy Montero, students pulled rehearsals for the show together in a matter of weeks. Official planning began in December.
‘I’m looking forward to seeing it done,? Esterline said. ‘This is our thing.?
Businesses at Great Lakes Crossing Mall donated clothes for use the night of the show. Students were able to secure outfits from such places as After Hours, Windsor, Forever 21, and Finish Line.
‘It’s been a good experience putting on a big production,? Kaminski said. ‘It’s been very time consuming.?
Students held a model call for parts in the show. Interested participants provided head shots and modeled just as they would for a real production.
‘This has been part of a big year being exposed to fashion,? Slater said. ‘It’s all tied together. The students worked really hard, extremely hard.?
To get a professional spin on the event, students contacted Glitz Salons to help with the production. The salon is known for producing such as events that they refer to as ‘trend shows?.
‘It’s not just a runway,? Lisa Szymanski, Image Director for Glitz Salons, said. ‘We have scenes and scenarios.?
Both the stylists and the students worked together on the theme to carry it throughout the show, picking dance moves, music, and trends that reflected not only the evening’s style, but current youth movements as well.
‘The kids are like rock stars,? Szymanski said. ‘You should see their faces.?
Working with students is a pleasure for the stylists, such as Szymanski, at the salon. The eight directors and 30 show-day stylists donated their time spent working on the show.
‘I enjoy being behind the chair every day, but this allows me to get out and be creative,? Szymanski said. ‘The shows bring excitement to the community.?
The show is just one of many efforts to provide realistic looks at how various industries work, according to Slater. His students went to New York earlier in the school year to meet with various marketing groups, anywhere from sports to entertainment, to get a firsthand look at what careers are possible.
Taking place at the school’s auditorium on Feb. 11, tickets for the 6:30 p.m. show are $5 at the door. For more information, call the high school at (248) 623-3600.