Jefferson Elementary's "virtual fashion show"

Jacob Wiegand

Thursday, April 16, 2020

Scenes from the making of a "virtual fashion show" Thursday, April 16, 2020, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau. Families who came through the food distribution line at the school could have their picture taken there, but those who didn’t could post a picture on the school’s Facebook feed. Principal Leigh Ragsdale said all the footage would be compiled into a video to be shared. Ragsdale said the school typically does a fall and spring fashion show. “Even though we’ve been doing things every single day through the food line — crafts, academic packets — this is just something to add a little bit of flare, and a little zest and a little life, you know, because we can kind of just get so bored and stir crazy and this is just something for our kids to look forward to,” Ragsdale said. She said they were “following all the rules” and social distancing.

Jefferson Elementary special education teacher Ashley Carter and her daughters, from left, Cora, 3; Maebry, 6; and Mila, 7, have their picture taken by Jefferson Elementary kindergarten teacher Bailey Kralemann for a "virtual fashion show" Thursday, April 16, 2020, at the Cape Girardeau school. Families who came through the food distribution line at the school could have their picture taken there, but those who didn't could post a picture on the school's Facebook feed. Principal Leigh Ragsdale said all the footage would be compiled into a video to be shared. Ragsdale said the school typically does a fall and spring fashion show. "Even though we've been doing things every single day through the food line -- crafts, academic packets -- this is just something to add a little bit of flare, and a little zest and a little life, you know, because we can kind of just get so bored and stir crazy and this is just something for our kids to look forward to," Ragsdale said. She said they were "following all the rules" and social distancing. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)
Jefferson Elementary speech pathologist Amy Seabaugh has pictures taken for a "virtual fashion show" Thursday, April 16, 2020, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)
Lennie Becking, 5, takes part in a "virtual fashion show" Thursday, April 16, 2020, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)
Addison Seabaugh, 15, takes part in a "virtual fashion show" Thursday, April 16, 2020, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)

A fashion show sign is seen Thursday, April 16, 2020, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)
Lennie Becking, 5, (left) and Dolly Becking, 6, have their picture taken for a "virtual fashion show" Thursday, April 16, 2020, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)
Jefferson Elementary student Matthew Barinque, 6, walks the red carpet while taking part in a "virtual fashion show" Thursday, April 16, 2020, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)
Leo Barinque, 4, and Sophia Barinque, 2, take part in a "virtual fashion show" Thursday, April 16, 2020, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)
From left, Leo Barinque, 4; Sophia Barinque, 2; and Matthew Barinque, 6, have their picture taken by Jefferson Elementary kindergarten teacher Bailey Kralemann for a "virtual fashion show" Thursday, April 16, 2020, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)

Lennie Becking, 5, has her picture taken by Jefferson Elementary kindergarten teacher Bailey Kralemann for a "virtual fashion show" Thursday, April 16, 2020, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)
Siblings from left: Arley Hernandez and Jefferson Elementary students Angel Garcia, Jayla Hernandez and Daleyz Hernandez have their picture taken for a "virtual fashion show" Thursday, April 16, 2020, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)
Jefferson Elementary kindergarten teacher Bailey Kralemann poses for a photo while working on a "virtual fashion show" Thursday, April 16, 2020, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)
Jefferson Elementary School principal Leigh Ragsdale poses for a photo while working on a "virtual fashion show" Thursday, April 16, 2020, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau. (Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian)