A senior project was the inspiration for the creation of Jr. Cadet Tee shirts.The “Jr. Cadet Tee Shirt” was the marketing idea for Hilton High School Business student Shawn Cervini’s Senior Project. Shawn began working on his senior project in October 2011 and is currently checking on the final printing stage of what will be the Jr. Cadet Tee shirts. The order forms were sent to the teachers in grades 1 through 4 of each of the elementary schools. The students and parents had until April 16, to submit their payment. The shirts cost $10 and came in four colors: red, black, tie-dye red and tie-dye black.
“Shawn wanted to create a product that would create Cadet Spirit for our elementary students that would transcend into the middle and high school years,” said James Colacecci, Hilton High School business teacher. “Shawn knew that in order for the shirt to be successful he would need to have a strong image of a young cadet.”
Shawn recruited senior Danielle Bradant, an art student at Hilton High school to create the image of the Jr. Cadet. Danielle, who will be attending RIT in the fall to study in illustration, came up with her concept of the friendly young cadet and his trusted horse by having a unique understanding of children and how they relate to fun things, friends and animals. Under the mentoring of Art Program Coordinator Jan Dentino, Danielle has produced a number of outstanding drawings and illustrations that she has displayed at both RIT and at the Village Gate in Rochester. The Jr. Cadet Tee Shirts are expected to arrive at the elementary school by the end of May.
