More than 200 fashion academy students modeled their own creations for the 8th Annual Fashion Show.
Former Santaluces student Althia Rolle, drove all the way from Miami to host the show. She graduated in 2006.
"I was excited to host today, it was the hardest thing Ive done since I opened my company," said Rolle.
Cameras flashed and people roared as one by one each female and male came out to model their outfits.
"i felt so nervous about the fashion show because I didn't want to fall and back stage was crazy because girls were running around, throwing clothes, trying to put on their next outfit," said Junior Derline Merancier.
The highlight of the show was when the boys came out to model their outfits. For example, senior Daniel Fernandez, who modeled his silver vest.
"There were a lot of girls and it was fun to be in the fashion class because I learned a lot and I thought because I'm level one that everything was going to come out bad but it came out perfect," said Fernandez.
Just like last year, tickets were sold out. The Performing Arts Center was packed, hot and stuffy because the air conditioner wasn't working and seat were all taken, leaving some of the audience member standing up and many uncomfortable because of the heat.
"Some of the garments were real nice and it was real hot but it was worth the show," said Sophomore Nedjie Loreston.
Program completers and producers Amanda Rance and Kelly Schulz both helped planed for the Fashion Show. It was also the first time that a catwalk was included in the show.
"I am excited and nervous at the same time I am really confident with this fashion show this year because my students are ready," said Mrs. Matella. "They were prepared and all done on time and we've been practicing since Friday,"
A combination of the academies came together to help with the fashion show. The Visual Arts Academy students from Mr. Badome's class designed the tickets and students from Ms. Ardner's class sold pictures at the show. The Culinary Academy made chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin cookie that were handed out for free to people in line.