DR. SEUSS'S THE CAT IN THE HAT
Winner: Cole Boyd
Age: 9
School: St. Thomas Aquinas
What I want to be when I grow up: Architect.
Why I wanted to enter DCT's Hats Off to 30 design contest: I think it would be so cool to see something that I made up on stage.
GHOULS & GRAVEYARDS
Winner: Shannah Roberts
Age: 11
School: Longfellow
What I want to be when I grow up: An artistic cupcake shop owner.
Why I wanted to enter DCT's Hats Off to 30 design contest: I thought it would be fun and help me get into Booker T. Washington High School.
'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Winner: Paige Hounsel
Age: 8
School: The Kessler
What I want to be when I grow up: Artist, writer, vet or musician
Why I wanted to enter DCT's Hats Off to 30 design contest: 1. I like to draw. 2. It was fun. 3. It was fun coming up with ideas for the hats.
'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Winner: Hailey Duggan
Age: 6
School: Homeschool
What I want to be when I grow up: A mommy.
Why I wanted to enter DCT's Hats Off to 30 design contest: It looks very fun!
THE NUTCRACKER
Winner: Diego Hernandez
Age: 8
School: Kleberg
What I want to be when I grow up: Police Officer.
Why I wanted to enter DCT's Hats Off to 30 design contest: I like drawing.
CHARIVARI
Winner: Claire Spigel
Age: 14
School: Booker T. Washington HSPVA
What I want to be when I grow up: A professional costume designer.
Why I wanted to enter DCT's Hats Off to 30 design contest: I entered DCT's "Pinkalicious" contest last fall, and really enjoyed the experience. Although my passion lies in costume design, I also love coming up with hat designs.
GO, DOG. GO!
Winner: Sophie Hooper
Age: 12
School: William B. Travis Academy
What I want to be when I grow up: Fashion Designer.
Why I wanted to enter DCT's Hats Off to 30 design contest: I wanted to enter this contest because I love to wear hats and design different fashions, and this contest combines those two things together.
LITTLE WOMEN
Winner: Emilea McCutchan
Age: 11
School: Christ the King
What I want to be when I grow up: Creative artist and/or doctor.
Why I wanted to enter DCT's Hats Off to 30 design contest: I thought it would be fun. I love seeing costumes on stage; I love being on stage! I wanted to support what a wonderful place Dallas Children's Theater is for kids wanting to be in creative arts.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Winner: Elizabeth Stratton
Age: 12
School: St. Elizabeth of Hungary
What I want to be when I grow up: Actress.
Why I wanted to enter DCT's Hats Off to 30 design contest: I wanted to enter because if my dream of acting fails, I want to be a fashion designer. I might even do my own line of clothes if I become an actress. I also like entering contests and competing, even though I haven't entered many.
MARIACHI GIRL
Winner: Harper Burt
Age: 9
School: White Rock Montessori
What I want to be when I grow up: A famous musician.
Why I wanted to enter DCT's Hats Off to 30 design contest: I think I'm very creative, and I like to draw. I think it would be cool to see my personal design come to life in a musical.
CHARLOTTE'S WEB
Winner: Caleb Jackson
Age: 9
School: Texas Elementary School of the Arts
What I want to be when I grow up: Actor.
Why I wanted to enter DCT's Hats Off to 30 design contest: I thought it would be fun!
STUART LITTLE
Winner: Kerry Gleim
Age: 12
School: Mary Immaculate Catholic School
What I want to be when I grow up: Designer.
Why I wanted to enter DCT's Hats Off to 30 design contest: I love showing my passion for design! It would also be really cool to work with a professional like Lyle!