UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Fifty-seven regional finalists modeled outfits constructed as part of their 4-H textile science projects, Wednesday, Aug. 2 at the Eisenhower Auditorium on Penn State's University Park Campus.

Stephanie Hale, 16, daughter of David and Lorin Johnson of Saltzburg, received the top score and was selected to participate in the 2000 National 4-H Fashion Revue at the National 4-H Congress to be held in Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 24-28 this year. She made and modeled a gown of pink taffeta that featured a bustle and a gold, organza wrap.

Special honors went to nine other Pennsylvania contestants based on their exceptional construction skill, fit, appropriateness, modeling and poise.

Dana Schrantz, 18, of Bethlehem, Heather Will, 15, of Somerset and Sherry Marie Tucker, 18, of Venetia also made and modeled gowns.

Amanda May, 16, of Industry, made and modeled a four-piece classic outfit with pea coat, sailor pants, a navy beret and red fleece scarf with hand-stitched blanket stitch.

Mathew Reichard, 14 of Waynesboro, made and modeled a herringbone wool jacket, cranberry shirt and corduroy slacks. Aleecha Jones, 16, of Loysburg, made a suit and coat of 100% wool. Rachael Risser, 17, of Middleburg, made and modeled a plaid top and skirt with a diagonal yoke. Carolyn Hafer, 18, of Lansdale modeled a cotton damask sun dress and Jennifer Uhrin, 14, made and modeled a powder blue dress and jacket combination.

The 2001 state revue will be held July 25 in Eisenhower Auditorium.

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