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Cosmetology department showcases hands‑on curriculum; senior passes state exam
Summary
The cosmetology department head presented program requirements and student work, noting that students complete 1,000 hours toward Massachusetts licensure, participate in industry certifications and that a senior passed the state cosmetology exam on Jan. 15.
Miss Rette, cosmetology department head, gave a brief presentation describing Smith’s cosmetology curriculum, licensing pathway and recent student achievements.
She told trustees students must complete 1,000 supervised hours and the program follows the Massachusetts Cosmetology State Board requirements and CTE frameworks. Students purchase a cosmetology kit for practical work and the department uses classroom strategies such as word walls and guest demonstrations to build technical vocabulary.
The department highlighted industry partnerships and a recent $3,000 donation from alumnus Ryan Sanger that subsidized a vendor certification (approximately $350 per student). Miss Rette also announced that a senior passed the Massachusetts cosmetology state board on Jan. 15, a milestone the department celebrated.
Trustees responded with questions about certification requirements and praised the program’s community engagement and hands‑on learning experiences.
