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Career and technical education is fashion forward at Lamar High School 

Career and technical education is fashion forward at Lamar High School  Hanani Owekha brings the world of fashion into the classroom

Hip hop, Prada, and fashion all have one thing in common: Lamar High School fashion design teacher Hanani Owekha.   Owekha’s career in fashion design is deeply rooted in his love for singing and R&B, as well as his passion for showcasing his art in multiple ways. His career and technical education journey began when he was a student at Bowie High School, where he first developed an interest in standing out among his fashionable peers while walking the halls.  “The diversity of ...
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