Dear Friends,
I have had the distinguished honor of teaching Fashion Design at The High School of Fashion Industries for the past thirteen years, and am proud to declare that it remains a haven which many of us call “a home away from home.”
This unique trade school in “the heart of Manhattan” has experienced an evolution of titles stemming from Central Needle Trade to vocational, and currently Career and Technical Education. Nevertheless, our dual focus studies continue to offer
enriching academics, as well as Fashion Design, Graphics Art and Illustration, Visual Merchandising and Fashion Marketing majors.
Our goal is to teach students to identify and solve real – world problems, give them an
Your generous contributions will help
us provide the resources for:
Funding the “Alumni College Scholarship”
Build our association
Upgrading the Computer Labs
Funding for the P.B.I.S.program
In this issue:
State of the School 1
Events 3
Alumni Partnership Programs
6
In Appreciation 7
Noteworthy Alumni
8
Spring / Summer 2013
Volume 1, Issue 1interdisciplinary, team – oriented approach to challenges, and train them to use technology in these tasks.
Alumni, collectively we can help build resources to upgrade classroom technologies, and offer internships and college scholarships to graduating seniors. The words you share, time you render, generous contributions you make will shape the future of our students. We have the distinct
opportunity to create a legacy that will support our alma mater by building partnerships which can prepare students for college and to compete in the 21
stcentury work force.
At HSFI, we are moving forward with new innovations and collaborations that will involve alumni, faculty, students, and parents.
With heartfelt thanks,
Belinda David ‘93 Alumni
Associate Director
“ E n d e a v o r i n g t o k e e p o u r p a s t c o n n e c t e d t o o u r f u t u r e ”
D a r y l B l a n k , P r i n c i p a l
“The words you share, time you render, gener- ous contributions will shape the future of our
students.”
State of the School
Daryl Blank, Principal, High School of Fashion Industries
I am thrilled to be writing this state of the school summary for the High School of Fashion Industries Alumni Association. Even though I did not graduate from HSFI, I feel like my 17 years here at Fashion should qualify me for an honorary degree. I am very proud to be the Principal of this amazing school that is currently thriving and has a rich history.
I want to congratulate all High School of Fashion Industries alumni as we have earned an A grade on the New York City Progress Report for the sixth consecutive year. We received A grades in every category of the school report card including Student Progress; Student
Performance; School Environment; and College and Career Readiness. This impressive
accomplishment is a testament to both the past and present group of Fashion students. My roots at HSFI are being a history teacher so I know something about history repeating itself. It is clear that the dedicated work of HSFI alumni laid the foundation for these six consecutive ‘A’ grades.
Another tremendous development for the school is the state certification of all four of our major programs – Fashion Design; Graphics & Illustration; Visual Merchandising and Fashion Marketing. Presently, there are approximately 125 schools in New York City that offer over 300 Career and Technical Education programs. Sadly, only about 40 programs in the entire city are state certified and the High School of Fashion Industries has four of them. The certification process was a grueling ordeal, but the approval affirmed the fact that our programs are rigorous and of high quality.
As Principal, I have worked with the entire HSFI community to bring a Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS) to the school. Under this research proven system, HSFI students are rewarded for positive behavior with a monetary currency of Fashion Dollars. Students use these Fashion Dollars to purchase everything from school supplies to Fashion sweatshirts to the chance to shadow me as “Principal for a Day.” The school community has worked together to create a matrix of positive behaviors that serve as a value system. The HSFI community is focused on a commitment to Safety; Ownership; Achievement; Respect; and Responsibility. If you take the first letters of these five words, you get the word SOARR. SOARRing towards college and career readiness is what the High School of Fashion Industries is all about.
The High School of Fashion Industries Alumni Association means a great deal to me. I want HSFI alumni to share in the school’s current success because you made the school what it is today. I want HSFI alumni to feel that Fashion is their home away from home and you are always welcomed back. The teachers and supervisors might have changed, but the HSFI spirit remains as strong as ever!
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Fashion High’s Website http://fashionhighschool.net/
In Appreciation
Sponsors (up to $50)
Wendy Bernard Bernette Brice Mark Centeno Ngai Chan Rosa Chavez Selacy Chimilio
Malika Cuffie Judith Dahill Isabel DelaRosa
Zaire Fletcher Celso Flores Sara R. Hendricks
Luz Hernandez Linda Herzog Tushiya Hunter
Jackie Ince Sha-Quana Jenkins
Maria Jimenez Christie Jones Maria Lamar Wanda Locke Sandra Manning
Jeff Newman Giovanni Raschilla Inmaculada Serrano
Kiamesha Smalls Sharon Soobrian
Olga Sostre Anita Trottman Freddy Villanova
Joanne Wright Richard Wieda Diane Williams
Supporters ($50 - $99) Leon Barber Daryl Blank Randolph Cary
Patricia Cuffie Belinda David Frederick Melvin
Nelson Yuen Benefactors ($100 - $249)
Patrons ($250 - $499)
Green Club ($500 - $999)
Donations can be submitted via PayPal
or
via Money Order Payable to:
Alumni Association of HSFI Please Contact:
Belinda David At hsfiaa@gmail.com The Alumni Association extends its gratitude to every donor and donation
made to our association. We operate as a separate entity and your contributions is a meaningful help to our growth.
A special thank you to our 2012 - 2013 Alumni Association committee.
Each member helped to ensure the success of our fundraisers and events.
Kyle Alfred, Senami Atinkpahoun, Daryl Blank, Hakim Bradford, Randolph Cary, Selacy Chimilio, Patricia Cuffie, Judith Dahill, Keith Garcia, Nekya Holmes, Frederick W. Melvin III, Kiamesha Smalls, Marvin Inabinet, Deonna Spence,
Quintasha Watson, Nathaniel White, Caroline Wiejak
Alumni are welcome to get involved in :
* association activities
* come to meetings
* visit the school
* join a committee
* mentor students
* donate your time
Upcoming Events / Activities
* FASHION WEEK RAFFLE Fall / Winter 2014 Collection Dates: 02/7—02/14
Time: Varies
Place : Lincoln Center
Admissions $5 each raffle entry or $50 per ticket
* ZUMBA Health and Fitness Party Date: Friday, February 8, 2013
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Place: Fashion High’s 10th floor gym Admissions: $5 per participant
* Alumni Nation Paint, Poetry & Fashion Extravaganza Date: Saturday, May 18, 2013
Time: 6 PM to 9 PM
Place: HS of Fashion Industries Admissions $15 in advance
$20 at the door
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
* Annual Fashion Show Date: Friday, May 10, 2013 Time: 5pm—10pm
Place: High School of Fashion Industries Industry Show Wednesday,
May 15, 2013 6pm—8pm (Contact us at hsfiaa@gmail.com to be placed on the RSVP list)
T he Alumni Association of the High School of Fashion Industries is very proud to bring you some very exciting events this
spring. Proceeds from these events will fund our
2014 Alumni College Scholarship.
Alumni “T” Shirts are on sale for $10
Featured Model Alumnus Malika Cuffie Class of
2012
“All Class Alumni Fash- ion Show” made this Scholarship possible.
Take a bow Fashion High alumni!
“ YOU SHOWED UP TO SUPPORT ”
Class of 1940’s, 1950 ’s, 1960’s,
1970’s, 1980’s, 1990’s, 2000
Thank you to Principal, Daryl Blank for his unending support and alumni Antonio Fargas for reconnecting and influencing the development of
this scholarship.
2012 ALUMNI COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
O n Tuesday, April 24, 2012 our Alumni Association hosted our first college scholarship judging.. Each recipient of the 2012 Alumni College Scholarship in honor
of Antonio Fargas was awarded $1000
ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP JUDGES
Alumni Mr. Hakim Bradford, Mr. Randolph Cary, Ms. Belinda David, Mr.
Marvin Inabinet, Ms. Quintasha Watson, Guidance Counselors: Ms. Jenny Vongerichten, Ms. Kate Mkeon, Fashion Design Teacher Ms. Gladys James Thank you to Ms. Dahill for housing this event in the library and the fashion
community at large for their support of our students.
Alumni Partnership Programs DO YOU WANT TO LEARN FASHION
SKILLS?
Join SMB’s Saturday Fashion Design Academy Learn how to design and construct hand and
machine sewing techniques, prepare for entrance admissions into secondary level and
undergraduate studies.
Spring Dates: Saturdays, March 9, 16 April 6, 20, 27 May 4
Time: 10am—1pm
The Alumni Association is proud to partner with H.S.F.I.
10% of the proceeds is donated to the H.S.F.I Positive Behavior Intervention System program.
To learn more about this program log on to http://smbfashionclass.com
Are you interested in becoming a Guest Speaker?
This June of 2013 the H.S.F.I. College Access – APPS Committee will be hosting a guest speakers series on college readiness
□ Advocating & Preparing for Post-secondary Success Alumni will participate in this discussion. If you are interested in participating as a guest speaker please
contact us at hsfiaa@gmail.com
Do you plan on being in N.Y.C. for a few hours and are in need of office space?
Our alumni office conveniently located in H.S.F.I. is available to alumni. RATES are VERY reasonable. Proceeds will benefit alum-
ni college scholarship issued to Fashion High students. email us
at hsfiaa@gmail.com to reserve the space
Noteworthy Alumni
1. Antonio Fargas
Comedian, Actor, Entertainer
Click on this link to learn more about Antonio
2. Randolph Cary
Former Fur Fashion Designer, owner of Ramar Associates LLC, a company that sells and services ATM machines and credit card terminals for retail clients. Click on this link to learn more about Randolph
3. Angela Simmons
Reality Star, Business Entrepreneur
Click on this link to learn more about Angela
4. Ruth Hunt
Ms. Hunt received the Champion of the African Diaspora award and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, INC. Physical and Mental Health Award Click on this link to learn more about Ruth
5. Chantele and Danielle Dwomoh—Piper Dpipertwins Click on the this link to learn more about Dpipeertwins
6. James McFarland Educator, Tailor
Click on this link to learn more about James
In Memorium
Mr. Bailey , Former Principal
Barbara Singleton, Fashion Design Teacher
Pat McNeil, Alumnus
Fashion High would like to extend our condolences to the family and friends of our community members who have recently passed on. May each of you
REST IN PEACE. George Browne, Art Teacher
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