Standing backstage with the rest of the group, junior Rubi Marroquin is surrounded by the blinding blue lights, upbeat house music and a closed curtain. She stands ready, talking to her new friend and Fashion Show coordinator, sophomore Paige Bean. East's student-run fashion show occurred on Oct. 5., bringing designers, fans and East families to the auditorium to celebrate student artists and raise money for her ChargePoint Charger project. This project was created by Bean to fund electric car charging spots in the East parking lot. Bean puts a hand to her heart as she struggles to get her words out. She feels rewarded for all her work emailing students, getting permission to use the East auditorium and setting up in person and online ticket sales to prepare for this moment. #storybyisabelbaldassaro #designbykaimcphail #photobylivmadden #socialmediabymaggiekissick