PR2011 Aug 16

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August 16, 2011

SSCC Cosmetology Department Achieves 100% Pass Rate

Tuscaloosa – Under the direction of Shirley Nix, division chair, students in the Shelton State Community College Cosmetology division achieved a 100% pass rate on the state cosmetology board exams.

Students participating in the exam included Heather Carpenter, Laura Hurst, Hiawatha Monroe, Jessica Johnson, Tierra Lawrence, Ciara Lee, Karlie Nichols, Daphine Scott, Alison Skelton, Janelle Taylor, and Emily Thompson.

At the conclusion of the spring semester, the Cosmetology Department hosted its first fashion show with competitions in four categories. The winners were in “Spring Fling” Tiffany Dale, first place; Traniqua Winn, second place; and Marchere Crews, third place.

In the “Red Carpet Ready” category the winners were Tiffany Dale, first place; Christie Sharp, second place; and Victoria Blackburn, third place.

The “Dimensions and Designs” category was won by Angel Williams, first place. Second place went to Haleigh Boothe, and third place to Traniqua Winn.

Winners in the “Bridal Bliss” category were Kelly Busby, first place; Haleigh Boothe, second place; and Natasha Alford, third place.

Judges for the completion were Robin Sullinger (DV8 Salon and Spa), Jennifer Fountain (Tera Lane Salon and Spa), and Kim Carruth (Image Makers Salon and Spa).

The Cosmetology Department is one of the oldest divisions of Shelton State Community College. For more information on programs offered visit the web site at www.sheltonstate.edu.

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