Creativity and sustainability took center stage as seven entries from Great Bend High School (GBHS) participated in the “Trash to Trends” Fashion Show, hosted on Wednesday, Nov. 20, by St. John High School and Emery Photography. 

This unique competition challenged students to design and construct fashion-forward creations using recycled materials, showcasing innovation and environmental responsibility.

Competing against schools from Kiowa County, Larned, McPherson, St. John, and Medicine Lodge, GBHS students entered the Recycled Costumes and Recycled Interesting and Creative Materials categories. Using trash bags, duct tape, and paper as their primary materials, the GBHS teams showcased ingenuity and craftsmanship.

While GBHS had seven entries in all, two earned “Top 7” honors:

• Candy Land - 6th Place: Designed by Nataly Chavez, Marianna Juarez, Eden Ensley, Fabiola Lara, and Aby Arnold. Modeled by Aby Arnold.

• Angel Wings - Tied 7th Place: Created by Katrina Wood, Natalia Loera, Diana Piedra, and Abigail Melson. Modeled by Diana Piedra.

“Trash to Trends gives students a platform to combine art, fashion, and sustainability,” said GBHS Art Teacher Laurel Haley, “the creative process leaves a lasting impression on the students.”

For more information about the GBHS Art Club, please contact Great Bend High School at 620-793-1521. 

For more information about Trash to Trends, please contact St. John High School at 620-549-3564.