CO-DIRECTOR

Celeste Graciano is a senior in the Fashion Studies program, specializing in Fashion Design and minoring in Business. This is her second year being a part of the Showcase of Excellence class. For Celeste, being a part of a program with a 150-year legacy means having an amazing opportunity to learn from and contribute to an incredible tradition of excellence.

CO-DIRECTOR

Ashlynn Bledsoe is a junior in the Fashion Studies program, specializing in Fashion Business. This is her third year being a part of the Showcase of Excellence class. To Ashlynn, being a part of the 150-year legacy is an empowering and motivating experience, as it signifies that the achievements of those who came before us can inspire us to carry on the tradition of excellence in our college.

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS

Lindi Peterson is a senior in the Fashion Studies program, specializing in Fashion Business. This is her second year on the Showcase of Excellence Production Team, and she can’t wait for the live, in-person fashion show this year. Lindi is honored to be involved in a program that has empowered women for over 150 years and is proud to help continue the legacy!

DIRECTOR OF FRONT OF HOUSE

Parker Oliver is a sophomore majoring in hospitality management, specializing in event planning and minoring in fashion business. This is Parker's second year of being on the team and she is so excited to be a part of the first live show since 2019! To Parker, the legacy of 150 years means that there is a bright future ahead and perseverance prevails! Cheers to 150!

DIRECTOR OF BACK OF HOUSE

Agel Yor is a senior in the Fashion Studies program, specializing in Fashion Design and minoring in Business. This is Agel’s second year in the Showcase of Excellence class working with the garment and model team. To Agel, the 150-year legacy showcases our ability to adapt to the changing environment and recognize the great talents past students have possessed.

PUBLIC RELATIONS TEAM MEMBER

Gabriella Bagnieski is a junior majoring in Fashion Studies, specializing in business, and minoring in Marketing. This is Gabriella’s first year in the showcase of excellence class. For Gabriella, the 150 years’ legacy shows the dedication of students prior to her, and she is grateful to be a part of an amazing program.

PUBLIC RELATIONS TEAM MEMBER

Ariana Pelzer is a junior in the Fashion Studies program, specializing in Fashion Business with a minor in Management. This is her first year in the Showcase of Excellence course. For Ariana, being part of this legacy of 150 years is so incredible and there is so much more to come!

FRONT OF HOUSE TEAM MEMBER

Courtney Baysinger is a freshman majoring in fashion studies with a specialization in both fashion design and business. For Courtney, our 150-year legacy shows the hard work and dedication of the people that came before her. She is grateful that these people paved the way for her to be able to do something she loves

BACK OF HOUSE TEAM MEMBER

Natalia Mendoza is a junior in the Fashion Studies program, specializing in both business and design. This is her first year being a part of the Showcase of Excellence course. Sewing has been a skill passed down from generation to generation in Natalia’s family. Being in a program that has a legacy in sewing spanning 150 years makes her college experience just that much more special.

BACK OF HOUSE TEAM MEMBER

Lola Stice is a freshman in the Fashion Studies program, specializing in Fashion Design. This is Lola’s first year being part of the Showcase of Excellence class. To Lola, the 150-year legacy is an amazing thing to celebrate, especially our history and past and is an exceptional example of perseverance and collaboration through the years.

WEBSITE COORDINATOR

Lucy Weston is a junior in the Fashion Studies program, specializing in Fashion Business and minoring in Mass Communications and Public Relations. This is Lucy’s first year being a part of the Showcase of Excellence class and has allowed her to meet so many new people. Lucy is grateful for fashion studies’ legacy of 150 years at K-State and she can’t wait to see what the future has to hold!

FRONT OF HOUSE TEAM MEMBER

Sunny Webb is a junior majoring in Mechanical Engineering and is so excited to get the chance to be a part of the Showcase of Excellence Class. She has spent every second soaking up all the knowledge she can, and it’s been such a fun experience. For Sunny, a legacy of 150 years means a legacy of successful and strong people leaving their mark on K-State.

FACULTY ADVISOR

I am incredibly proud of the Showcase Team for their outstanding performance, drawing from their past experiences, cultivating new skills, and putting their trust in one another to achieve excellence. The team's dedication and hard work are truly commendable, and I extend my heartfelt congratulations to these empowered IDFS students.