The MU Student American Institute of Floral Designers (SAIFD) Chapter placed 2nd in the nation in the student competition during the American Institute of Floral Designers National Symposium in Palm Springs, July 12-15.
Four students, Emma Baepler (junior, agricultural education), Gavin Bennett (senior, plant sciences), Nancy Brush (senior, plant sciences), and Isabella Cavanagh (junior, health sciences), competed individually, and their scores were combined to determine the team placing. Students are told the design categories the evening before the competition and receive a surprise package of fresh products and hard goods upon arrival the next morning. The students then have four hours to complete four designs. Each student is evaluated based on the elements and principles of floral design.
Individual placings are as follows:
- Emma Baepler
- 2nd Place Overall Student
- 1st Place, Flowers to Carry
- Gavin Bennett
- People’s Choice Overall
- 6th Place, Fashion Flowers
- Nancy Brush
- 7th Place, Arrangement
- 8th Place, Fashion Flowers
- Isabella Cavanagh
- 7th Place Overall Student
- 2nd Place, Flowers to Carry
- 1st Place, Interpretive Design
Students interested in learning more about floral design and SAIFD should contact Lesleighan Kraft Cravens.