Prince Edward County High School (PECHS) cosmetology students showcased their creativity, technical skills, and dedication at the SkillsUSA State Fair of Virginia competition, earning multiple awards, including two first-place finishes in Total Fashion.
The students represented PECHS with an impressive showing across several categories. Their placements included:
1st Place, Total Fashion: Amairani Garibay, Tania Benitez, and Damiya Coleman
1st Place, Total Fashion: Kami Patterson, Maiya Wyatt, and Raven Agnew
3rd Place, Natural Hair Braiding: Nevaeh Marshall
3rd Place, Fantasy Nails: Shamyla Foster and Jamirra Hatcher
4th Place, Natural Hair Braiding: ShawnAsia Brown
6th Place, Natural Hair Braiding: Aniyla Miller
9th Place, Natural Hair Braiding: JaOnna Johnson
Both PECHS Total Fashion teams earned first-place honors, recognizing the students’ creativity, preparation, and hard work. The competition also provided an opportunity for students to demonstrate the skills they have developed through the school’s cosmetology program.
Dr. Chip Jones, Superintendent of Prince Edward County Public Schools, congratulated the students and their instructor.
"What an incredible showing at the State Fair competitions! Watching our students excel across every category is a true testament to their dedication and the top-tier instruction from Ms. Reese. Congratulations to our talented Eagles!"
The division congratulates all participating students and Ms. Reese on their accomplishments and thanks them for representing Prince Edward County High School at the State Fair.