Cosmetology juniors reached an important milestone on their path toward professional careers on Thursday, successfully completing Hair Cutting 101 and receiving their first pair of professional shears during the program’s annual Shear Ceremony.
The ceremony marks a significant step in each student’s cosmetology education, symbolizing their transition from foundational learning to hands-on, professional-level training. Earning their first set of shears brings students one step closer to achieving their Ohio cosmetology license.
The following students were recognized for this achievement:
- Brynna Avila (Indian Lake)
- Ava Backus (Marysville)
- Lilly Burks (Mechanicsburg)
- Abigail Church
- Kaylynn Crumm (Benjamin Logan)
- Petyon Duckro (Riverside)
- Abigail Foster (Marysville)
- Hailey Hilliard (Indian Lake)
- Haley Hughes (Benjamin Logan)
- Miley Humble (Indian Lake)
- Jaylynn Ladd (Indian Lake)
- Scarlet Martin (Mechanicsburg)
- Scarlette Miller (Benjamin Logan)
- Abigail Mooney (Marysville)
- Alana Purnell (Ridgemont)
- Jacob Riley (Indian Lake)
- Mariah Robinson (Indian Lake)
- Alexandrea Slygh (Benjamin Logan)
- Paige Smith (Bellefontaine)
- Lily Strouse (Marysville)
- Olivia Warye Pickerton (Bellefontaine)
- Payten Whitaker (Upper Scioto Valley)
Program instructors congratulated the students on their dedication and progress, noting that the Shear Ceremony is a proud tradition that celebrates both skill development and professional growth.
