NewsSeptember 13, 2019

Students and teachers at Jefferson Elementary School got a chance to show off their styles in a school fashion show Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at the school in Cape Girardeau. Principal Leigh Ragsdale said some of Jefferson’s students “love fashion so much” and many Jefferson teachers are “inspired by fashion.” “Why not bring that to light and create a fashion show and an experience that they’ll remember?” she said.

Jefferson Elementary School assistant principal Kara Jokerst and fourth grader Jamari "Jay" Barnhill go down the runway during a school fashion show Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at the school in Cape Girardeau. 
Jefferson Elementary School assistant principal Kara Jokerst and fourth grader Jamari "Jay" Barnhill go down the runway during a school fashion show Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at the school in Cape Girardeau. 
Jefferson Elementary School principal Leigh Ragsdale and fourth grader Ivyana Myers share a hug during a school fashion show Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at the school in Cape Girardeau.
Jefferson Elementary School principal Leigh Ragsdale and fourth grader Ivyana Myers share a hug during a school fashion show Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at the school in Cape Girardeau.
Jefferson Elementary School principal Leigh Ragsdale and fourth grader Isaac Hampton, left in red, watch as students prepare to walk the runway during a school fashion show Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at the school in Cape Girardeau.
Jefferson Elementary School principal Leigh Ragsdale and fourth grader Isaac Hampton, left in red, watch as students prepare to walk the runway during a school fashion show Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at the school in Cape Girardeau.
Jefferson Elementary School first grader Jailaya Boyd shows her style during a school fashion show Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at the school in Cape Girardeau.
Jefferson Elementary School first grader Jailaya Boyd shows her style during a school fashion show Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at the school in Cape Girardeau.
Jefferson Elementary School kindergarten teacher Chelsie Huskey and kindergarten teacher's assistant Brent Good, right, go down the runway during a school fashion show Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at the school in Cape Girardeau.
Jefferson Elementary School kindergarten teacher Chelsie Huskey and kindergarten teacher's assistant Brent Good, right, go down the runway during a school fashion show Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at the school in Cape Girardeau.
Jefferson Elementary School fourth grader Ka'Laia Harris, a "press" member, uses a tablet during a school fashion show Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at the school in Cape Girardeau.
Jefferson Elementary School fourth grader Ka'Laia Harris, a "press" member, uses a tablet during a school fashion show Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at the school in Cape Girardeau.
Jefferson Elementary School teaching assistant Jecala Amos walks the runway near a child during a school fashion show Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at the school in Cape Girardeau.
Jefferson Elementary School teaching assistant Jecala Amos walks the runway near a child during a school fashion show Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at the school in Cape Girardeau.
Jefferson Elementary School fourth graders Zakaila Allen, left, and Emaria Brinkley walk the runway during a school fashion show Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at the school in Cape Girardeau.
Jefferson Elementary School fourth graders Zakaila Allen, left, and Emaria Brinkley walk the runway during a school fashion show Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at the school in Cape Girardeau.
Jefferson Elementary School first grader Jaylah Smith walks down the runway during a school fashion show Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at the school in Cape Girardeau.
Jefferson Elementary School first grader Jaylah Smith walks down the runway during a school fashion show Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at the school in Cape Girardeau.
Jefferson Elementary School principal Leigh Ragsdale and kindergarten teacher's assistant Brent Good go down the runway during a school fashion show Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at the school in Cape Girardeau.
Jefferson Elementary School principal Leigh Ragsdale and kindergarten teacher's assistant Brent Good go down the runway during a school fashion show Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at the school in Cape Girardeau.
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Students and teachers at Jefferson Elementary School got a chance to show off their styles in a school fashion show Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at the school in Cape Girardeau. Principal Leigh Ragsdale said some of Jefferson’s students “love fashion so much” and many Jefferson teachers are “inspired by fashion.” “Why not bring that to light and create a fashion show and an experience that they’ll remember?” she said.

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