Herald and Review from Decatur, Illinois • Page 4

Decatur, Illinois, Sunday, January 4, 1987 Central Illinois Teens do model job at the mall 'Some people have to come up and touch you to make v. -4f rj s. iff1' itV' fft'' JV ticSa, sure Model Laura Suckow By DAWN MORVILLE Herald ft Rtvttw Staff Writer FORSYTH They stand as still as fiberglass mannequins. Then you see them blink. If they look life-like, that's because they are.

When shoppers pass by, "I think they think we're real," 14-year-old Jennifer Meyer said. Rudi Pyle, 14, agreed. "At first they do, and then they look closer and see you blink." They and two other Decatur girls were working as "freeze models" in front of the Ups 'n Downs clothing store in Hickory Point Mall. The store has 30 models who pose on weekends. Some people are scared when they see the "mannequins' move, said Karissa Koyak, 13.

"Some people have to come up and touch you to make sure." said Laura Suckow, 13. "And then they feel like fools," added Jennifer. Do the models feel like fools? "Sometimes," Laura admitted. "When they say some really weird comment to make you laugh." The girls agreed that keeping a straight face is one of the more difficult parts of the job. "A person in his 70s said my fly was undone." Jennifer said.

It wasn't. At school, she said, some students "make fun of me. They stare in space like (I'm a) space case." Karissa said when she sees people she knows, "I get red." But Rudi said she just smiles "so they know I'm not stuck up or anything." The models aren't paid. Instead they get a 20 percent discount on clothing they buy in the store on the days they work. Some, interested in being professional models, value the experience.

Others just see it as a way to pass the time, and enjoy shoppers' reac- tions. "It's sort of something for them to do for fun," said Dawn Lazell. assistant store manager, who coordinates the program. She said it successful in attracting people's attention. The girls choose poses that resemble the non-living mannequins seen in storefront displays.

They alternate sitting and standing so their feet don't get too tired. Their positions change about every IS minutes during the two-hour period they Rudi said. The girls are not allowed to chew gum or start conversations among themselves or with shoppers though Laura admitted they do whisper to each other sometimes. Lazell said the freeze model idea was the company's and is a first for the mail. However, it is seen frequently in bigger cities such as Chicago and St.

Louis to promote clothing, store Manager Paula Jones said. The store sought applications before it opened in August. Models can be from 13 to 18 years old. Lazell Photo by Doug Gaumoi Laura Suckow, left, and Jennifer Meyer make like mannequin at Up 'n Downs in Hickory Point Mall. eanines tog." tage of the clothing discount and like said.

I started because 1 want to oe a uenniier saw, i jusi umi a mcj urej are some-- The models can be seen from 1 to model when I get older so I thought fun. something to do on weekends times bothered by the fact that they 3 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday this would be a good opportunity to because there's nothing to do." It are working for free, wearing clothing usually new practice," Laura said. also looks good on a resume, she merchandise, price tags and all "I just thought it was interest- said. "Plus, the 20 percent off on "Some people ask why you're chosen by store employees.

The girls Karissa said. "A lot of people clothes." she quickly added. doing it if you don't get paid." Laura provide their own shoes, socks and will come up to us, so it's not bor- Although the girls do take advan- said. Teen-agers find academy's tough By LAURA GLENN Htrald ft Review Staff Writer MATTOON Mark Armantrout and Katina Daniell are studying harder than they ever have before. The two high school sophomores from Mattoon are among 210 students, selected from 750 applicants.

in the first class of the new Illinois dance and a Halloween masquerade dance. They also have sports teams in basketball, soccer, golf, tennis, cross country, bowling and girls' volleyball. Mark and Katina decided to go to the academy after learning about it from their science teacher at Mattoon High School. Both students plan to stay at the academy until they graduate in 1989. Mark, 15, is the son of Glenny and Charles Armantrout.

Katina. 16. is the daughter of Richard and Vicki Daniell. iPi mm SAVE Mathematics and Science Academy in Aurora. Katina and Mark, who were both at the top of their class in Mattoon.

say the work is much harder at the academy. While Herald Review of mf r. sugg. pricos on selectei items in even department! Mark Armantrout they are used to gelling siraigiu J' i (USPS 150-800) Published daily and Sunday by Decatur Newspapers a wholly owned subsidiary of Lee Enterprises Inc. Box 311 601 E.

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