By: Adyson Wallander
Kacie’s Closet, Falls High School’s Formal Dress Drive and “borrowing closet” was created in October of 2021, in memory of 2006 FHS grad, Kacie( Acacia) Dault. Kacie unexpectedly passed away in October of 2018. Her obituary shared that “ she was an empath full of compassion for everyone she met. The impact she made in everyone's lives could not be fully expressed with words, but forever felt and cherished in their hearts.”
In October of 2021, Kacie’s sister, Hailey Dault reached out to Toni Korpi in hopes to continue Kacie’s legacy by graciously donating some of her dresses that she wore to past formals and proms.
This led to the idea to organize and open “Kacie’s Closet at FHS” in Kacie’s memory, for our local girls to come in and try on/borrow dresses as needed. Toni reached out to Karla Line, in hopes that she would be supportive and open to partner up on this project. Karla not only graciously accepted and donated her classroom space to home these dresses and accessories, but also had a brilliant idea to get their daughters, Minnesota Honors Society members, Karsen Korpi and Olivia Line, involved to help lead the memorial project. In October of 2022, they had collected enough dresses to open their doors for try-ons and check-outs.
They do set up “open” days and times during the busier scheduled events, but feel free to reach out to Toni, Karla, Karen, or Olivia anytime to set up dates that work best for you.
FHS students are open to try on dresses during their lunch breaks, before, or after school. They do ask that upon borrowing and signing out a dress in your name, that you add a return date. The goal for the return date is to be about a week after your event, and add a contact number, so that they can keep the closet updated to their best ability.
“We are completely new to this, but want to see a successful and honorable project to carry on in Kacie’s name. We are open to ideas and suggestions you may have to make this project a success.” -Toni Korpi
Dresses can be dropped off by community members in the entryway of Falls High School(in the large red tote) between 8am-4pm or FHS staff can take them directly to Mrs.Lines room. If a drop off or pick up is needed after those hours, contact Toni at 218-244-4741.
They ask that dresses are clean, with no stains, or tears, Minor mending can be fixed and handled by their team.
