BOSS hosts fashion show at Stanley

By Pfc. Jamal WalkerJune 2, 2009

BOSS hosts fashion show at Stanley
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CAMP STANLEY, South Korea Aca,!" Better Opportunities for Single and Unaccompanied Soldiers exhibited their mantra of three pillars: well being, community service, recreation and leisure in a fashion show hosted by the Camp Stanley BOSS program May 16 in Stanley's Reggie's Club.

For Soldiers stationed in South Korea, clothing is priced more reasonable than in the states. In addition, most Soldiers are able to have their clothes tailored to fit.

"When I go to church, I wear a lot of different suits," said Command Sgt. Maj. Bobby Williams, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 304th Signal Battalion Command Sgt. Maj. and model. "Sgt. La Chanda Dangerfield (Stanley BOSS president) and other people tell me I am always coordinated and wanted to know where I bought my suits. I decided to come out and show all the Soldiers some of those suits and show how they do not have wear their pants 'sagging' to look good; they can have a clean-cut appearance and wear fashionable clothing that fits them."

The show featured different clothing styles showcased in a variety of scenes beginning with the club scene.

Sarita Taylor was the first model to walk the runway wearing a black skirt and brown top featuring a variety of assorted colors.

"Just getting my clothes together is the hardest part," Taylor said while preparing for the show. "I really enjoy seeing people come out so they can see the show. It is clean fun for Soldiers of all ages. I want Soldiers to see BOSS doing positive and fun things so they will get involved with BOSS instead of going to 'the ville' or sitting in the barracks," Williams said, supporting Taylor's point about making sure Soldiers in Korea have positive choices for recreation.

During the breaks between scenes, Stanley BOSS put together a variety of side shows, with the help of their master of ceremonies, Kenneth Norman, including one of pop sensation Michael Jackson's hit song "Thriller." Warrior Readiness Center dancers recreated the very same dance Jackson used in his video of the same name while models were preparing for their next scene.

"We had to get all of the models together, find a good disc jockey, and get the music together for each model and scene," Dangerfield said. "BOSS is not here to make money or collect money from the Soldiers; we strive for the (three) pillars, so we wanted to do something different to provide entertainment for the single and unaccompanied Soldiers. We are delighted the event is a success, especially with the participation from the Warrior Readiness Center."

Stanley BOSS will host a go-cart event July 4, at Gangcheon Resorts. The transportation fee is $10 and participants will need to bring at least 20,000 won for admission to the event.