LEXINGTON – Dawson County’s 4-H sewers displayed meticulously sewn garments at the 2023 Fashion Show. The event was held Wednesday, July 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the Lexington Middle School Auditorium. These hardworking 4-H’ers have developed a skill that will be useful to them for the rest of their lives.
The theme for the show was “Fashion Extravaganza.” The narrators for this event were Greta Rickertsen, Saidi Ringenberg, and Sydni Ringenberg, all of Lexington.
The highlight of the evening was the announcement of the Dawson County delegates to the State Fair Fashion Show. Andrea Nisley, UNL Extension Educator, announced the following trophy winners and State Fair delegates, which included Lexington’s Karla Herrarte and Sydni Ringenberg.
Alternates and medal winners were Kearney’s Maya Soria, first alternate, and Saidi Ringenberg, second alternate. Also announced were the delegates to the State Fair in the Shopping in Style Fashion Show. The trophy winners and delegates were Kearney’s Melissa Montano and Oconto’s Aven Zimmerman. The first alternate was Maya Soria and the second alternate was Mollie Spradlin of Cozad.
Judges for the Fashion Show and Clothing Construction were Marilyn Martin, Sandy Stockall, Elaine Redfern, Dianne Keller, and Jeannie Stade. Carol Keiser of Gothenburg and Sharon Pearson of Brady were the superintendent and assistant superintendent of clothing.
Helpers for the day were Cozad’s Sarah Dillon and Karon Spradlin, and Amy Pepplitsch (L), Stephanie Ringenberg, Tina Thompson, all of Lexington. Barb Batie, also of Lexington, served as the photographer at the Clothing Contest. A full list of ribbon winners is below.
STEAM Clothing – Beyond the Needle – Intermediate or Advanced Embellished Garment with Original Design
Purple: Mollie Spradlin Cozad and Aven Zimmerman, Oconto.
Blue: Bristol McConville, Lexington
STEAM Clothing 1 – Fundamentals – Simple Top or Vest
Purple: Barrett Hunke, Lexington
STEAM Clothing 1 – Fundamentals – Simple Bottom – Pants, Shorts, Capris, or Skirt
Purple: Gabrielle Caraway, Lexington and Anna Dillon, Cozad
STEAM Clothing 1 – Fundamentals – Coordinating Simple Top and Bottom
Blue: Bodee Klemm, Lexington
STEAM Clothing 1 – Fundamentals – Upcycled Simple Garment
Blue: Maggie Duryea, Lexington
STEAM Clothing 2 – Simple Sewing – Top or Vest
Purple: Alexandra Rickertsen, Lexington
Blue: Josue Casanova, Lexington.
STEAM Clothing 2 – Simply Sewing – Bottom
Purple: Bristol McConville, Lexington
STEAM Clothing 2 – Simply Sewing – Skirt
Blue: Makennah Sauer, Lexington
STEAM Clothing 2 – Lined or Unlined Jacket
Purple: Greta Rickertsen, Lexington
STEAM Clothing 2 – Simple Sewing – Dress
Purple: Kathryn Bartruff, Gothenburg, Jaden Hunke, Lexington, Joslynn Lans, Lexington, Elena McFarland, Lexington, Millie Pepplitsch, Lexington, Lorelai Rickertsen, Lexington and Leah Sauer, Lexington
STEAM Clothing 2 – Simple Sewing – Romper or Jumpsuit
Purple: Mollie Spradlin, Cozad, Melissa Montano, Kearney
STEAM Clothing 2 – Simple Sewing – Skirted Outfit
Purple: Maya Soria, Kearney
STEAM Clothing 3 – A Stitch Further – Dress or Formal
Purple: Saidi Ringenberg, Lexington
STEAM Clothing 3 – A Stitch Further – Specialty Wear
Purple: Wesley Thompson, Lexington
STEAM Clothing 3 – A Stitch Further – Tailored Coat, Blazer, Suit Jacket, or Outerwear
Purple: Karla Herrarte Lexington, Sydni Ringenberg, Lexington
SHOPPING IN STYLE FASHION SHOW
Purple: Melissa Montano, Kearney, Maya Soria, Kearney, Mollie Spradlin, Cozad, Aven Zimmerman, Oconto
Blue: Joslynn Lans, Lexington, Bristol McConville, Lexington.
