RCC Cosmetology Students Win Awards in Two Competitions

Randolph Community College's Cosmetology students attended their first hair styling competitions recently and earned several awards.

At the 45th Annual North Carolina Skills USA Leadership and Skills Conference held in Greensboro April 14 and 15, RCC's students dominated the hair color category, winning all five places. The winners were Tiffany Patterson of Asheboro, 1st place; Michelle Lewis of Asheboro, 2nd place; Toshia Cox of Ramseur, 3rd place; Jennifer Gneiting of Randleman, 4th place; and Kelsey Gallegos of Asheboro, 5th place.

In addition, Angela Knewstrick of Sophia won 1st place in men's haircutting. The students had to perform three haircuts on mannequins in the competition.

Also on April 18, the RCC students attended the Hairstrophy student competition in Winston-Salem at the Millenium Center. Felix McNeil of Asheboro won 2nd place and Tiffany Patterson of Asheboro, won 3rd place. "The students had to do at least three models," said Tammy Matthews, program head and instructor for Cosmetology. "They had to have a theme and do a walk on the runway. They had a lot of tough competition."

In RCC's Cosmetology program, students can obtain an associate degree, diploma or certificate. They gain hands-on experience through a salon environment operated by the College and open to the public at 1003 S. Fayetteville St., Asheboro. The Cosmetology Center is open Wednesday-Friday, 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. and Saturday, 8:15-11:30 a.m. when RCC classes are in session. Senior Appreciation is Wednesday with all services 1/2 price for those 55 and up.

For more information on the Cosmetology program, contact Tammy Matthews at 336-610-4248. For enrollment information, go to RCC's Web site at www.randolph.edu.