Photo shoots and fashion shows may be what comes to mind in terms of the Auburn Modeling Board, but much more goes on behind the scenes than what meets the eye.
During O-Days, the Modeling Board joins other organizations on the Concourse to encourage new students to join who are interested in fashion or modeling. The interview process consists of a brief interview before a panel of the group's executives and a runway walk demonstration.
"It seemed like something I'd like to get involved with, but I was really nervous," said Hannah Berryhill, junior in public relations. "I went through the interview process though, and it was really fun and laid-back."
Once members are selected, they begin attending monthly events to learn about events that will be carried out and other modeling opportunities.
The Auburn Modeling Board held its fourth-annual Couture for the Cure fashion show at the Opelika Event Center Thursday, Oct. 25. The event was created as a means to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research by a past president whose mother was affected by the cause. The philanthropic cause remains particularly important to members still, however, because of their current adviser's battle against the disease.
Funds raised by Couture for the Cure goes to research in the Auburn area. One of the goals of the event in raising awareness is to encourage local women to stay up-to-date with exams and healthy against breast cancer.
Berryhill said members say this was the most successful Couture for a Cure so far and that the event has given a lot of purpose to the group.
Each member was assigned a local boutique to model its merchandise. Members got to choose what they would wear for the show, selecting a casual and a dressy outfit.
"The boutiques loved getting to show off their merchandise, and we loved getting the experience," Berryhill said.
Fashion shows are not the only time local boutiques utilize the Modeling Board to advertise their merchandise. Auburn boutiques will often contact the president of the group, requesting models for photo shoots.
Though the Modeling Board is a great way to gain experience in the fashion industry and support a noteworthy cause, members have different reasons for why they enjoy being part of the group.
"I just really love meeting all the people," Berryhill said. "We had so much fun at the fashion show. It was great being able to make new friends I wouldn't have met otherwise."
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