April 28, 2014
Sophomores win alpaca design group awards
Madison Koopman, a sophomore in apparel and textiles, received first place for her essay "Ahead of the herd" in student design competition sponsored by the national Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association. She also received $500.
Brenna Connor, also a sophomore in apparel and textiles, was awarded fifth place in the national competition for her design board titled "Big Adventures."
Faculty adviser to both students was Sherry Haar, professor in the apparel, textiles and interior design department of the College of Human Ecology.