With preceding momentum, Millikan’s Fashion has exhibited non-stop growth since the program began in 2016. Every year, the program hosts a fashion show in front of the Auditorium courtyard where students showcase the garments they have been working on throughout the year. Without a doubt, Millikan Fashion’s springtime show is one of the most anticipated yearly events for Millikan.
An extravagant production such as the springtime runway show takes many hands to assemble. To put together a show this size, lighting, stage, judges, and a DJ are some of the outside resources that are recruited to put the final touches together.
Millikan fashion students brainstormed ways to fundraise money for the fashion show until the idea of a clothing sale was brought up by Advanced Fashion student and COMPASS junior Yathai Pina.
“I really just thought about my target audience,” states Pina. “Thrift stores are becoming so popular with most sales coming from teens.”
Students had been collecting clothing donations across the school to build inventory for the sale.
Brands such as Doc Martens, Nike, and Brandy Melville were donated. Advanced Fashion and COMPASS junior Grace Iannessa said, “We sorted the clothes by type. We got a laugh out of the weird stains or sticky clothing that was donated, which we had to discard.”
From Feb. 13-16, Millikan Fashion took to the rally stage during lunch to run a pop-up, with prices ranging from 1-10 dollars. Students headed over to the rally stage to snatch deals and support the upcoming springtime runway show, roaming through tables and racks of clothing separated by style.
To encourage students to visit daily, inventory was replenished with new pieces throughout the four consecutive days the pop-up was held. After making her rounds throughout the store, QUEST senior Kayla Walker lined up at the register.
“I thought the prices were very good and the clothing is good quality,” she said.
With students embarking on the start of the second semester, Millikan Fashion students are entering the “crunch time” phase of their outfit creation. To multitask bringing to life a thrift store to the Millikan High School rally stage on top of planning the springtime runway show is nothing but astonishing.
The runway extravaganza is free admission, so bring a friend! Millikan Fashion’s annual springtime runway show takes place this May.
Danielle HItt • Mar 26, 2024 at 10:34 am
On March 1 2024 Ian Henriquez wrote an article titled, “Millikan Fashion Presents Thrift Store Fundraiser”. I believe this article was very well written and thoroughly explained the event that had taken place on the rally stage. I enjoy the inclusion of quotes from various people. This helped to explain the event from the point of view of someone who took part in creating it. I also enjoyed how Henriques fully explained the motivation behind the thrift store. He explained why they decided to host the event, and what the funds were going towards. I would’ve liked to see quotes from someone not in fashion who attended the store, possibly talking about their view on it. If they enjoyed the selection of clothing, and if they would like to see the event retake place in the upcoming years. I also enjoyed the photos that were included in the article, which I had noticed were taken by the author themself.
Anna Amaya • Mar 26, 2024 at 10:33 am
This article does an excellent job of presenting an event that happened at the school and gains attention from the students on how it came to be. The article informs how the fashion team here at Millikan are working hard to make an effort in doing what they love and how they were able to come up with the idea of a thrift store on campus. Spreading the word about the works of the people in the fashion group brings attention to the efforts they make and applaud their dedication to the industry.
Although the article does include quotes from students that participated in buying from the thrift shop, I think there could have been more involvement of those who were there and volunteered their time in making the event happen. The main director of the idea was interviewed but more people involved could have been included as well. Overall, the article was very informative and important in showing how hard the people running the fashion events work and their contribution to the school.
Sincerely,
Anna Amaya
Jude Moore • Mar 21, 2024 at 11:17 pm
I really enjoyed this piece because of the way they explained how the idea for a pop-up thrift store came about in the first place. The writer does a good job of gathering first hand quotes from a very wide range of students to get their ideas.
I also enjoyed this piece because I myself enjoy thrifting and I also attended this pop-up thrift store that was organized by the fashion students. I like the way that they explained how the idea came from a student, who they gave credit too of course, and even got quotes from that student about how she got this idea.
Overall, this story was very interesting because not only does it give a great perspective on the experiences of a Millikan student, it also provides a positive view of the school for parents, friends, or even students of other schools to see what life is like as a millikan student. This piece also did a great job of creating awareness for the upcoming spring fashion show that many people, myself included, could have forgotten about.
Hana Word • Mar 21, 2024 at 11:53 am
On March 1st, 2024, Ian Henriquez a staff reporter wrote an article titled “Millikan Fashion Presents Thrift Store Fundraiser”. Besides the details about Milliakn pop-up thrift store, the writer also describes an upcoming fashion event. This article put into perspective how much work our fashion program at Millikan puts into its Spring Fashion show, “…one of the most anticipated yearly events for Millikan.” wrote Henriquez, the pop-up thrift store being one of them. To obtain money, the fashion program set up a three-day fundraiser to raise money for their approaching event. As a teenager who loves shopping at thrift stores not only was the pop-up shop exciting to scavage through but fun to have right in our school. One Millikan QUEST senior, Kayla Walker said “I thought the prices were very good and the clothing is good quality.” Just like Walker I completely agree, all the clothes for sale ranging in brands, designs, and colors all for a decent price. This article did a good job of sharing how Millikan’s fashion program fundraised money through their fan-favorite rally stage thrift store to get ready for their annual spring runway show “extravaganza”.
Amie Soto • Mar 21, 2024 at 6:46 am
On March 1, 2024, Ian Henriquez wrote an article titled “ Millikan Fashion Presents Thrift Store Fundraiser”. The article highlights the impressive growth and organization of Millikan Fashion’s annual springtime runway show, which has become a significant event for the school community since 2016. Through the dedication of students like Yathai Pina, who’s initiatives such as a clothing sale to fundraise for the event, Millikan Fashion has managed to create a platform for students to showcase their designs and creativity. The article emphasizes the collaborative effort required to execute such an astounding production, from recruiting outside resources like lighting and stage setups to managing inventory for the clothing sale.
The author effectively captures the enthusiasm and energy surrounding Millikan Fashion’s activities, painting a picture of the hustle of students preparing for the upcoming springtime runway show. The article’s structure effectively guides readers through the various stages of preparation, from brainstorming fundraising ideas to the execution of the pop-up clothing sale, and ending in the anticipation of the upcoming runway show in May.
This article admirably showcases the passion, creativity, and teamwork of Millikan Fashion students as they work tirelessly to bring their vision to life. The author’s attention to detail and engaging storytelling style draw readers into the world of fashion design at Millikan High School, highlighting the importance of extracurricular activities in encouraging student talent and community spirit.
Sofia Uribe • Mar 20, 2024 at 12:24 pm
Ian Henriquez wrote an article entitled “Millikan Fashion Presents Thrift Store Fundraiser”. The author did a good job providing context as to why and how the thrift store idea came about. The article was insightful and showed the real life collaboration of Millikan students. The thrift store pop-up was a success, and hopefully raised the funds needed for the fashion show. This fundraiser was so successful partly because it was a refreshing approach to fundraising. Especially with the popularity of second-hand clothing, this idea was genius.
In addition, this thrift pop-up offered a sustainable approach to shopping. The donated clothes in the pop-up may have been saved from potentially entering landfills, and many students were able to buy clothes they wanted without buying it new. As societal overconsumption continues to increase, it is even more significant that we find and implement ways to shop mindfully. This thrift pop-up represents a step in the right direction and will hopefully be one of many thrift pop-ups to come.
Orlando Mayorga • Mar 20, 2024 at 12:20 pm
The article talks about the implementation of a “thrift store” that the Millikan Fashion team designed in order to raise money for the fashion show in the spring. It’s very informative to understand how they came up with this idea, which was very clever. The Compass Junior who came up with the idea did a perfect job in targeting the audience. During the last couple of years, thrifting clothes has grown greatly with high school students due to both good quality clothing and low prices. It does a great job of informing us of the advancements and growth to the Millikan fashion team. For example, I was not aware that this was taking place, despite the fact that I spend all lunches around the quad. It’s great that they replenished supplies daily because it could help draw in bigger crowds throughout the whole event as well as display different styles. I think that they should have done an outreach to Millikan students who wanted to donate clothes so that they could be part of the thrift fundraiser. Was there a way that Millikan students could have contributed more? The article does a great job on informing about a topic many students may not be familiar with.
Julianne Bermudez • Mar 20, 2024 at 11:02 am
This article is a very well written report about how students from Millikan have brought a thrift store to life on campus. The writer does an excellent job at introducing the amount of effort this program endures over the years in order to put on a good fashion show for many individuals such as students and teachers. The writer adds that such an extravagant production involves full hands on deck, including outside resources such as DJ’s and judges that are able to help pull this off. He states that in order to create the fashion show for the new season, students came up with the idea of throwing together an outdoor thrift store on campus in order to help raise money. As a person who enjoys thrifting, I think this was an incredible idea. Over time, thrifting has become quite popularized and trendy by the newer generations. By continuing to do events such as these, I can definitely see more attraction towards the Millikan fashion program.
To add on, the writer goes on to engage the audience by adding how the fashion students made sure to replenish the pop-up with new, affordable clothing items for the four days this event took place. This information can serve as a huge benefit in many ways, possibly for those who are searching for cheaper clothes and may not have access to transportation to certain stores. A pop up event such as this one with fashionable items for individuals to easily access on campus is a very intelligent idea. Overall, I found this article to be very well informed and cool! The fashion program should definitely keep up with these pop up events.
Melia Kukahiko • Mar 20, 2024 at 10:46 am
Dear Corydon Editor,
On March 1, 2024, Ian Henriquez wrote an article titled “Millikan Fashion Presents Thrift Store Fundraiser” which was a very interesting article to read. From the start, the article explains Millikan Fashion as a class and what their biggest event of the year is, the Spring Fashion Show. This I am sure takes a lot of work and hands to accomplish, learning that people outside of Millikan fashion are recruited in order to help out with the lighting, music, or even models. I like how this article then flows into the reasoning behind the on-campus thrift shop. This thrift shop was a smart idea especially because thrift shops are big with teens and that is the targeted audience here at school. The fashion students seemed like they put in some creative thought into something like this, as well as extra work in order to fund for their fashion show to be the best it can this year!
Sincerely,
Melia Kukahiko
Alyssa Carrillo • Mar 20, 2024 at 9:35 am
On March 1, 2024, Ian Henriquez wrote an article entitled “Millikan Fashion Presents Thrift Store Fundraiser.” This article does a great idea of informing readers about Milliakn’s fashion program and why they chose to do a thrift store pop up. By providing information on the backstory of the annual spring fashion show, this will let the people who did buy something at the thrift store know where the money was going and why it is needed. As a fashion student, I believe that this was a great idea and by adding Yathai Pina’s insight, “Thrift stores are becoming so popular with most sales coming from teens” this makes the thrift pop up make even more sense. Connecting the fashion program to something like thrifting for clothes which has become very popular with teens was a great idea to raise money. By giving credit to the person who came up with the idea and using direct quotes from people within the program, Henriquez does a great job of speaking for the fashion program and giving insight behind the scenes.
Sincerely,
Alyssa Carrillo
Luke Gossage • Mar 20, 2024 at 9:32 am
Mar 20, 2024
Dear, Ian henriquez
On Mar 1, 2024 Ian Henriquez wrote an article named “Milliman Fashion presents the thrift store fundraiser” The article goes over the fundraiser placed in the center of the lung field at school where clothes were all presented to the students for purchase for the fundraiser. The author does a good job interviewing a lot of people to get their perspectives on the fundraiser. Some mentioned they were excited to be there and then thrift clothes were very appealing to the students and themselves. There was a lot of expression in the clothes as millikan only allows its own dress code. Some students were puzzled at the sight of bright colored clothes within the millikan gates. In order to encourage students to return every day there were new placed clothes to attract them once again. The article was very well written and provides a lot of information about the thrift store event in case anyone who reads it is interested and wants to join.
Sincerely,
Luke, Gossage
Chiala Villanueva • Mar 19, 2024 at 11:51 pm
This well written article covers the recent efforts by Millikan’s fashion program to brilliantly host a fundraiser for their upcoming talent show, through an on campus thrift store.Throughout the article, Henriquez sheds light on the pop up thrift store fundraiser held in the courtyard at Millikan. He goes into detail about the purpose of the thrift store, as well as inputs quotes and credible facts from students in the fashion program. This article is especially appreciated because it gives great insight on what the Millikan community is doing to create unity, while also producing money to better the programs at the school. It also shows how the school is keeping up to date on recent trends. As someone who visited the thrift store, it was interesting to read this article to gather a background and more important information about the event. Henriquez also provided helpful details, by including the brands that were being sold at the store, as well as the price range of the clothing.
Andrew Oum • Mar 19, 2024 at 11:40 pm
This article was interesting because it was very informative and allowed me to learn more about the Millikan Fashion program. By introducing their annual show, learning why they started this fundraiser and how those purchases lead towards a better experience for attendees is very important.
The inclusion of interviews from fashion students Yathai Pina, Kayla Walker, and Grace Iannessa were a fun part to read and kept me interested in the article. As someone who walked around the thrift store, I thought it was a very cool experience and I would love to buy some clothes next time if they were to do this fundraiser again. Likewise, the added photo to the article was a good inclusion for students who were not there. The photo provided a visual glimpse into the event, enhancing the reader’s understanding and engagement.
Overall, the combination of personal insights from the fashion students and the visual element added depth and appeal to the article, making it both informative and enjoyable to read. It not only highlighted the success of the fundraiser but also sparked curiosity and interest in participating in similar events in the future.
Chukwuoma Uchegbulam • Mar 19, 2024 at 11:21 pm
Dear Corydon Editor,
On March 1, 2024, Ian Henriquez wrote an article entitled “Millikan Fashion Presents Thrift Store Fundraiser”. After reading this article I not only received insight into the pop-up shop event but also the entire fashion program as a whole. Ian’s article revealed that the Thrift shop was there to raise funds for the fashion show they put on every year. When it comes to the planning and execution of the pop-up, we received insight on both ends from this article, specifically from the people Ian interviewed. He interviewed a plethora of students who were a part of fashion but also a few kids who just went to enjoy the thrift pop-up. One thing that I have always enjoyed about Corydon’s articles is how the perspective of students is used to strengthen what is being reported.
Despite the many things that worked well in the article, there are a few things that I wish had been added. first off I wish there were a few more interviews with students who weren’t in fashion and I also think the addition of seeing if their popup was a success would a bit more information to the article. I truly did enjoy Ian’s article and I hope he continues to push out more great and insightful articles.
Eric Carranza • Mar 19, 2024 at 8:38 pm
Dear Corydon Editor,
On March 1, 2024, Ian Henriquez wrote an article titled “Millikan Fashion Presents Thrift Store Fundraiser”. This was a well written article that gave me every detail about what the fundraiser was like and it described how the money was put toward the Millikan fashion show. Solid quotations were included from people involved with this fundraiser program and also one from a student customer describing the quality which is always nice to hear about. I had no idea that this event was even going on so this article definitely got my interest by describing just the right amount without saying unnecessary information. So it got the reader’s attention with things they might want to know such as the brands of clothing that are sold, the price range, and the organization. Another reason why this gets my interest along with several other teenagers is because I like thrifting as well, so I would be interested in events like these coming in the future.
Daniel Flores • Mar 19, 2024 at 11:31 am
This article was very interesting because I enjoy thrifting in my freetime and I happened to have missed this school event. Upon reading this article I was filled in on what I had missed that day and I got to learn about how they were able to get all the clothes that Millikan’s fashion sold that day. I really like how the article was also very informative on what Millikan Fashion does yearly. After reading about how well the fashion shows go I am now considering going to the next Millikan Fashion show that is held! Ian Henriquez did a very good job at highlighting what Millikan Fashion does and how fun their events are. After reading this article I am left very fascinated with what Millikan Fashion does and I am now looking forward to attending the spring time show with some friends! Amazing topic, coverage, and attention to detail, Great article Ian Henriquez!
Riley Ortiz • Mar 19, 2024 at 11:21 am
As someone who had a somewhat inside perspective on what was taking place, I really enjoyed reading this article. I have been a model in previous fashion shows and am close friends with Grace Iannessa who was quoted in the article. I love seeing Millikan’s fashion department getting more attention and am so excited that their thrift fundraiser was a success. I like that this article gives inside perspectives from people who are in fashion and also talks about the clothing collection process that went on weeks prior to the event.
I also enjoyed how this article promoted the upcoming show and elaborated on the effort that goes into it. I really liked reading this piece. I found it to be an entertaining and enjoyable read. I also liked the photos included in the article as they allow the reader to see what a success the fundraiser was. Overall, I think that this article is really insightful and may even inspire students to join the fashion program or attend the Spring Fashion Show.
morgan nowak • Mar 19, 2024 at 11:15 am
Ian Henriquez does a good job at thoroughly explaining not only the thrift pop up, but as well as the Millikan Fashion program as a whole. He introduces us to the program, which is helpful for audiences who are not so familiar with it. Henriquez tells us a little bit about the spring time fashion show, that is put on in May, where all the fashion students come together and make it possible. As a student in advanced fashion, all the behind the scenes within our fashion community are highlighted very well. Henriquez was able to get insight from two more fashion students, Grace Iannessa and Yathai Pina, who played a big role in organizing the thrift pop up. They gave us a look into the planning process of something like this, and how much they had to do to achieve such a successful fundraiser. This process included taking into consideration their target audience and being able to have students, school wide, donate clothes as a contribution to the fashion program. A lot of clothing from big brands were donated, such as Doc Martens, Nike, and Brandy Melville which was able to boost the profits of the fundraiser. With the smart idea of having the clothes donated, there was a one hundred percent profit gain which is so helpful when it comes to planning and executing the spring time fashion show that is put on in front of the auditorium every year. I agree with Henriquez when he said, “To multitask bringing to life a thrift store to the Millikan High School rally stage on top of planning the spring time runway show is nothing but astonishing”.
Tien Woodward • Mar 19, 2024 at 10:11 am
On March 1st 2024, Ian Henriquez wrote an article titled “ Millikan Fashion Presents Thrift Store Fundraiser,” to recognize the success of this impressive program. Since ‘thrifting’ has become such a popular activity amongst teens, this article is perfectly geared towards Henriquez’s intended audience (Millikan High Schoolers). This article highlights the importance and popularity of the Fashion program, stating that Fashion’s springtime show is one of the most anticipated yearly events. From my own experience, this is completely true. Every spring, as the fashion show nears, it becomes a popular topic for all of Millikan. Personally, I think that this year’s thrifted clothing fundraiser was an amazing strategy to raise money for the upcoming fashion show. Henriquez also states in the article that prices for the thrifted clothing ranged between $1-$10; a reasonable price for a high school student’s budget. In conclusion, Henriquez did an amazing job writing an article perfectly geared towards Millikan’s high schoolers. On top of this, this article does a great job of getting the word out about the upcoming fashion show. After reading this well-written article, I am clearing my schedule to make sure I can attend!
Natalia W Bonilla • Mar 19, 2024 at 10:08 am
I attended the Milikan Fashion thrift store fundraiser and was pleasantly surprised by both the selection and the prices. I typically have the same reaction at thrift stores in Long Beach: their prices are extremely adorable and the pieces there are unique and stylish. And although I am intrigued by the prices and fashion found when thrifting, my favorite part about second hand shopping is that it is environmentally sustainable
A single piece of clothing puts so much strain on our already overworked earth. Gas energy is needed to power the factories that make the clothing. Cars that ship the clothing to distribution centers and stores create loads of car exhaust. The average shirt takes 712 gallons of water to create. The cotton, leather, or even the materials that are in synthetic fabrics need to take up even more of the earth’s very limited resources. So by thrifting, we’re giving those gallons of water and mountains of energy an extra life. By thrifting, we are making a choice to put less strain on our beautiful earth.
Alex Malleis • Mar 19, 2024 at 9:59 am
On March 1, 2024, Ian Hernandez wrote an article titled “Millikan Fashion Presents Thrift Store Fundraiser.” I like this article because it raises awareness to what Millikan Fashion does and praises the club. As a new student to the school I did not know that Millikan Fashion was such a big deal. I find it very insightful. I think with the recent popularity of thrifting and buying clothes second hand it is cool to read about Millikan doing their very own pop-up. I like how the article is short but it is not lacking any information and gets to the point fast. I also like how Ian included quotes from Millikan Fashion students. This adds to the text and shows that you really put effort into getting the perspective of other students as well as your own. In the last sentence you gave a shout out to the spring fashion show which was a nice way to use your platform as a writer.
Natalia Avina • Mar 19, 2024 at 9:56 am
I visited the thrift store when it was open and was amazed by the good quality items that were donated. There was a variety of sizes, types, and styles of clothing for a large group of people while also aiming for a target audience (thrift store lovers.) I’m so excited for this year’s Spring Fashion show in May. This would be my third year participating as a model for the Fashion students and it’s always such an enjoyable experience. It’s like stepping into a whole new world of creativity and style. It engages the audience with the latest trends and stunning designs created by our very own students at Millikan. The lights, music, and decorations are all crucial ingredients to the ambiance and environment of a successful Fashion Show. So I’m happy to see that donations are being made towards this event.
Kylie • Mar 19, 2024 at 9:44 am
The article discusses the pop-up thrift store that just recently took place at Millikan High School which was hosted by the fashion program. Millikan’s fashion program has become a very popular program as noted in the article. With the program becoming such a success it has created the need to fundraise money for their highly anticipated fashion show. With the help of students’ ideas the pop-up thrift shop was created.
I really enjoyed this article as it allowed me to see deeper into the fashion program at Millikan. The insight and quotes from current fashion students gave good insight into the works of fashion and how the idea of the pop-up thrift shop was created. Though this article was really well written I would have liked to see more things Millikan Fashion does. The fashion show is a big aspect of the fashion program at Millikan but there is much more to the program than the fashion show.
Overall Henriquez gave very good insight into the Millikan Fashion program. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the perspectives of fashion students who ran the pop-up thrift stores as well as those who shopped from it, this further strengthened my personal knowledge on the fashion program that takes place at Millikan.
Lainey Chan • Mar 19, 2024 at 9:44 am
The article is very well written and gets right to the point reporting on the “Millikan Fashion Thrift Store Fundraiser”. I believe that it was a brilliant idea to do a thrifting fundraiser because it appealed to the right audience. Most teens nowadays thrift their clothes. This is an affordable and sustainable way to shop. Using this way to raise money not only benefits Millikan Fashion, but the students at Millikan High School.
Henriquez does an excellent job getting quotes from multiple sources which provides even more great insight. He shows the hard work and dedication that the fashion students have been going through. These moments leading up to the fashion show are crucial and definitely have the fashion students working harder and harder. Overall, this type of fundraiser is one of a kind and unique to Millikan.