Each year, the floral design classes honor the Texas tradition of making mums for homecoming by giving students the opportunity to create their own.
Adding personal decorations to express oneself are often a highlight of getting to complete this kind of project.
“I added me and my boyfriend’s names and like little glitter stickers, I put a little bear in the middle and I added an FFA ribbon,” said Aydia Brock (12).
Other than making a mum for oneself, there’s also the option to make a garter that is meant to pair up with the original creation.
“I was really proud of myself cause I made a garter, and it was a lot bigger than I expected, but I loved it,” said Brock.
Though mums are known for their size and complexity, learning how to make one isn’t as difficult as it seems.
“They look really, like, extravagant and big and, like, hard to do. But when you break it down step by step over consecutive weeks for a month, it’s really easy” said Khloe Mora (10).
Instead of buying premade mums or supplying themselves with the materials needed to craft one, students are learning how to embrace creativity while also saving money. There is constant gratitude expressed towards the class for the accessibility of supplies.
“She provided us with all of our ribbons, the staples that we needed, the hot glue guns that we needed, the decorative ribbons and even some of the flowers as well, “ said Mora.
Floral design students like Brock and Mora enjoy crafting mums as it is meant to be a fun project that increases engagement in floral design and enhances an artistic mindset.
This hands-on experience not only adds to homecoming celebration but also strengthens community and school spirit in preparation for the event which occurs Sept. 27.