Remote-learning student Luna Pavon excels in textiles class

Whether remote or in person, Cape students are working hard and showing off their skills.

Luna Pavon, a Sussex Consortium student at Cape Henlopen High School, designed and created a kimono for her textiles class, all while working as a remote-learning student.

Textiles classes at the high school develop students’ skills and knowledge of the fashion industry as a whole. They focus on the history of the fashion industry, and highlight the fundamentals of textiles and textile design.

“The class brings so much to our students,” said Pam Willmot, Sussex Consortium assistant principal. “It teaches them valuable life lessons such as research skills, problem solving and increased independence.”

This year, staff have been working extra hard and getting creative in meeting the needs of all students in a format that varies from years past. They have been dedicated to ensuring students continue to be motivated and active participants in their own learning.

“Luna is tenacious about learning and perfecting, and is willing to redo things until it is as excellent as her vision. I’m very proud of her,” said Alayna Aiken, textiles teacher. “She has been dreaming about this kimono for over a year, and now she’s enjoying the fruit of her labor. I can’t wait to see what else she imagines and then creates!”

“I am very proud of the person she is turning out to be,” said Greg Wengryn, Sussex Consortium teacher, “Luna has an eye for fashion and art, so it is really exciting to see her turn her thoughts into a physical product.”

Luna has interests in Japanese culture, and she enjoys reading graphic novels. She has also been voted vice president of the Manga Club at Cape Henlopen High School.