Student Marcela Sandoval gets a picture taken with Megan Ervin, Miss Illinois 2012, who was a guest speaker at West Leyden High School meeting with the fashion classes, Fashion Club, and Work Coop classes from both campuses | James C. Svehla~for Sun-Times

West Leyden High School students Sonia Flores, Ileana Carpena and Marissa Gollogiy view a signed photo of Megan Ervin, Miss Illinois 2012, who visted the school on Dec. 6, 2012. | James C. Svehla~for Sun-Times Media

West Leyden High School student Marissa Gollogiy poses with Megan Ervin, Miss Illinois 2012, on Dec. 6. Ervin was a guest speaker at West Leyden High School. | James C. Svehla~for Sun-Times Media

Megan Ervin, Miss Illinois 2012, was a guest speaker at West Leyden High School on Dec. 6. Ervin met with the fashion classes, Fashion Club, and Work Coop classes from both campuses | James C. Svehla~for Sun-Times Media

Megan Ervin, Miss Illinois 2012, was a guest speaker at West Leyden High School Thursday December 6, 2012 . Staff members take photos during the event. | James C. Svehla~for Sun-Times Media

West Leyden High School students (Left to Right) Yoana Cortez, Marcela Sandoval and Cesar Porro listen to Megan Ervin, Miss Illinois 2012 Thursday December 6, 2012. Miss Illinois 2012, was a guest speaker at West Leyden High School. Ervin meet with the Fashion classes, Fashion Club, and Work Coop classes from both campuses | James C. Svehla~for Sun-Times Media

Megan Ervin, Miss Illinois 2012, was a guest speaker at West Leyden High School Thursday December 6, 2012 . Ervin meet with the Fashion classes, Fashion Club, and Work Coop classes from both campuses | James C. Svehla~for Sun-Times Media

Megan Ervin, Miss Illinois 2012, was a guest speaker at West Leyden High School Thursday December 6, 2012 . Ervin meet with the Fashion classes, Fashion Club, and Work Coop classes from both campuses | James C. Svehla~for Sun-Times Media