Mission, Texas- Veterans Memorial High School (VMHS) cosmetology student, Cynthia Gonzalez will be advancing to the SkillsUSA national cosmetology contests to be held in Louisville, Kentucky in June. Gonzalez earned first place in the state competitions in the area of nail care. This consisted of an interview, a skills test in nail enhancements and nail art, a written exam, and an oral presentation.
Pictured is Cynthia Gonzalez (right) and her model Yvette Jimenez (left).
The VMHS cosmetology program had a very strong showing at the recent SkillsUSA state competition with many students placing in the top three of their respective contests.
In the area of nail art: Cynthia Gonzalez, first place; Bryanna Melendez, first place; Daniela Olivarez, first place; Kimberly Garcia, second place; Yulissa Gomez, second place.
In the braiding contest: Yvette Jimenez, second place.
In the fantasy contest: Kearistan Riley, first place.
In the innovative category: Norely Chapa, first place; and the team of Analley Cortez, Alejandra Martinez, San Juana Rocha placed second.
In the evening hairstyling contest: Lorena Olea, first place; Natalie Duran, first place; Alondra Del Angel, first place; Brianna Garza, second place; Marina Ochoa, second place; Lupina Regalado, second place; Elsa Vasquez, second place; Jerylin Bazaldua, second place; Alondra Cardenas, second place; Kayla Montelongo, third place.
For the photo panel contest: Lizet Garcia, first place; Aimee Morales, first place; Esmeralda Villarreal, first place; Nyla Licerio, second place; Norma Salgado, second place; Nicole Del Bosque, third place.
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