WSWHE BOCES ‘Summer with Cosmetology’

SARATOGA SPRINGS — satisfactory completion of at least one year of an accredited New York State College, character, leadership, and service.

Preference may be given to but not limited to applicants from Saratoga County and those with special interest in farming and pursuing an agricultural degree. To receive an application, email Wendy McConkey at wlm8@cornell.edu.

HRCCU Awards College Scholarships to Three Graduating Seniors

CORINTH — Hudson River Community Credit Union has awarded three local high school seniors with $1,000 college scholarships. These scholarships will allow the recipients to offset the cost of studying at a 2- or 4-year college or university this fall.

The recipients of HRCCU’s 2023 College Scholarships are Ethan Schwaner, Saratoga Central Catholic School; Tess Gleason, Waterford-Halfmoon Junior/ Senior High School, and Emma Moore, Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School.

“We congratulate our 2023 scholarship winners for continued excellence in their schools and communities,” said CEO Sue Commanda in a press release. “This year’s winners not only excelled academically, but also supported their communities by volunteering their time to local charitable groups. They exemplified the ‘people helping people’ philosophy that drives credit unions every day. We’re proud to help these talented and hard-working young members to attain their educational goals.” Applicants were asked to submit references, list school and community activities, and write an essay about how they plan to give back to their communities following college graduation.

Finalists were selected based on a 100-point scoring system.

In an effort to provide a career & technical education cosmetology program, students with more real-world practice and to excite younger aged students to learn a trade, WSWHE BOCES will be hosting several free Braid & Glam Style sessions for ages 5 to 12:

•Saratoga Springs Public Library: July 24, 10-11:30 a.m.

•Glens Falls Family YMCA: July 19 & 26, 10-11:30 a.m.

During the sessions, participants will be doing simple braided hair styles with accessories, as well as basic face painting. CTE students will assist participants with styling mannequins. Adult supervision is required.

An additional event will be held at the Southern Adirondack Education Center, 1051 Dix Ave. in Hudson Falls.

On July 17, 12-2 p.m., cosmetology students will host Basic Eye Makeup for Tweens & Teens, also at the Southern Adirondack Education Center. The fee for this session is $3 to cover supplies. Cosmetology students will demonstrate how to creatively apply basic makeup, such as mascara, eyeliner and eyeshadow. The Cosmetology program is a two-year, 1,000-hour program dedicated to preparing students for current and emerging careers in the professions of natural hair styling, esthetics, nail specialty and cosmetology. It combines crucial elements of art, science, technical skills, interpersonal skills, and entrepreneurship and adheres to all ethical and professional standards of the cosmetology industry.