Photos: Hollinger K-8 students strike poses while wearing light-up clothes they designed | Local news | tucson.com

2022-04-02 08:26:57 By : Mr. Elana Tuo

Students at Hollinger K-8 School modeled their own light-up clothes, which they designed in class and after school, during a photoshoot at Hollinger K-8 School in Tucson, Ariz. on March 26, 2022. 

The program, MakeFashion Edu, allows kids to work with their hands and be creative while learning about coding, technology and fashion. 

This years theme surrounds the idea of change such as animals with different colors and using recycled items in a different way. 

The 34 students, from Hollinger K-8 and Drachman Montessori Magnet School, will model their clothes during a runway show at the MSA Annex on April 2nd at 7 p.m.

Sebastian Duenas, 10, models his “Change Altitude” light-up outfit for volunteer photographer Liz Hardesty during MakeFashion Edu’s photoshoot at Hollinger K-8 School.

Jonathan Sanchez, 9, wears a fellow classmate’s light-up octopus shirt during the photoshoot.

Before modeling his cowboy chaps made of plastic bags, Dominick Leon, 8, smiles under his mask while getting help from Hollinger K-8 teacher Twila Busby and her sister Elisa Busby, teacher at Drachman Montessori Magnet School, during MakeFashion Edu’s photoshoot at Hollinger K-8 School.

Michael Juarez, 10, receives help making his light-up badge after modeling his light-up fire shirt during MakeFashion Edu's photoshoot at Hollinger K-8 School, 150 E. Ajo Way, in Tucson, Ariz. on March 26, 2022.

Sebastian Duenas, 10, checks his programed lights on his hiking stick before modeling his outfit, "Change Altitude," during MakeFashion Edu's photoshoot at Hollinger K-8 School, 150 E. Ajo Way, in Tucson, Ariz. on March 26, 2022.

Anahi Lozano, 9, poses for volunteer photographer Liz Hardesty while wearing her light-up Arctic Hare hooded cape during MakeFashion Edu's photoshoot at Hollinger K-8 School, 150 E. Ajo Way, in Tucson, Ariz. on March 26, 2022.

Garrison, 6, receives help from Drachman Montessori Magnet School teacher Elisa Busby while getting ready during MakeFashion Edu's photoshoot at Hollinger K-8 School, 150 E. Ajo Way, in Tucson, Ariz. on March 26, 2022.

Hollinger K-8 teacher Twila Busby and her sister Elisa Busby, teacher at Drachman Montessori Magnet School, help a student put on their light-up skirt made of bubble wrap and toilet paper rolls during MakeFashion Edu's photoshoot at Hollinger K-8 School, 150 E. Ajo Way., in Tucson, Ariz. on March 26, 2022.

Dayanira Lopez, 8, smiles while wearing her light-up shirt during MakeFashion Edu's photoshoot at Hollinger K-8 School, 150 E. Ajo Way, in Tucson, Ariz. on March 26, 2022.

Hollinger K-8 teacher Twila Busby, left, takes a peek at the photos of Alina Lozano, 9, in her snow fox outfit during MakeFashion Edu's photoshoot at Hollinger K-8 School, 150 E. Ajo Way, in Tucson, Ariz. on March 26, 2022.

Small LED lights are placed on a student's hat during MakeFashion Edu's photoshoot at Hollinger K-8 School, 150 E. Ajo Way, in Tucson, Ariz. on March 26, 2022.

Rebecca Sasnett has been a photojournalist with Star since 2019. Previously she worked as a freelance photographer for Arizona Athletics and USA Today Sports. She loves hanging out with her three cats and four dogs.

After several years spent stuck in the rough, an abandoned Oro Valley golf will become a nature preserve.

After being on a pandemic pause for the last two years, Cyclovia returned to the streets of Tucson for a variety of activities, food and enter…

Joe Pagac is painting his largest mural to date at the Zion City Church. Pagac says he was approached by church officials and went back and fo…

Over the years, readers of the Arizona Daily Star have sent photos of bobcats. They've seen bobcat families, bobcats drinking, bobcats napping…

Take a peek at fixer-uppers with potential to beautiful old homes around Tucson

Look through budget-friendly homes for first home buyers and flippers

Tucson homes with at least five bedrooms.

The Orchard River Garden Park, located in the Old Fort Lowell Neighborhood, has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Orcha…

Browse through recently listed homes in the Tucson real estate market and find your next home!

Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device.