Pretty in Pink
By Mark O’Connor
Usually runway shows are accompanied by your tall, slim, pretty, young ladies in high heels. But Taft College was not hosting the typical runway show; this was a runway show with a twist.
The models were males athletes disguised in women’s clothing and makeup. The purpose behind the six models strutting up and down the courtyard last Wednesday was to promote breast cancer awareness. The whole week was dedicated to helping spread awareness about breast cancer.
Despite losing their dignity and opening themselves up for blackmail and harassment from their peers, the six brave men did a great job spreading the message. While doing the catwalk, the boys carried signs that displayed facts about breast cancer. The purpose was not to humiliate them but to spread the word about a potentially life threatening disease that has taking so many lives across the globe.
Even though there were a lot of laughs, the models were still being judged by a panel of runway experts. The models went through three tests to become the “Miss Taft College.” First they were judged on their runway skills, then they participated in a choreographed dance, and finally were quizzed on their knowledge about breast cancer.
In the end the judges could not decide on one true winner because, of course, the competition was that great. There was a two way tie between Christina and Abigail. The tie breaker was a 15 second dance off that resulted in a landslide win for Christina.
Christina “Miss Taft College 2016”
Adriana trying to win over the judges with a smile
Abigail seductively tying her shoes?
Madeline trying to provoke the crowd
Tyra blowing kisses hoping to get the judges hearts
The crowd getting their laughs in and ready to blackmail their friends