07/03/2026
Howdy everyone!! Here’s a look at Days 2 & 3 of our time at the Elevate Symposium in Orlando!!✨🌴
Day 2 we got to check out the PFDE competition pieces and sit in on a Principles & Elements class with and . One of our favorite moments was getting to celebrate our advisor, Mrs. Osburn, as she received her chapter pin! 🎉
Day 3 started off with the AIFD Annual Membership Meeting, followed by two hands-on workshops with and . We wrapped up the day at the Opening Ceremony and had so much fun taking pictures with the beautiful “Silhouettes & Selfies” designs created by Mr. Bill McKinley.
Additionally, one of our floral team students, Kourtney Hopcus, was awarded a scholarship from the AIFD Foundation. We are incredibly grateful for the continued support and funding from its members that help shape and empower future floral designers.
Swipe to see some of our favorite moments from the past couple of days! We’re so grateful for all the opportunities to learn, connect, and represent Texas A&M SAIFD here at Elevate!