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Cosmetology Connection
Cosmetology is a unique occupation that requires a large amount of beauty skills of the body. The amount of young men and women who are becoming cosmetologist around the nation has increased. Many argue that this profession isn’t a useful job that requires any effort or skill- some even think cosmetology is a waste of a profession and time. However, the few who enjoy perfecting clients appearances disagree. Cosmetology comes with many benefits and should be appreciated. Helping others feel beautiful is a key role in the job. Keeping a calm and level head while dealing with clients is also very important. Providing personal touch, opinions, and suggestions will make clients feel special and that their best interest is in mind. “In less than a year of school, you’ll have the needs and skills to succeed. By the time you complete your training, you’ll be fully prepared to sit for and pass for your license exam. Being friendly and hardworking to any type of person is an important step to have returning customers. According to Jobmonkey, “Some of the most challenging aspects today are trying to get young students to understand the importance of hard work and dependability.” To be a young cosmetologist, the requirements are to be understanding, have quality skills in beauty and pursue the desire to continue hard work for the license.
There are countless people in the world who would consider cosmetology as a smooth sailing type of occupation, but they haven’t thought deeper and more carefully into what really happens behind the scenes. Becoming a young cosmetologist is not all about the skill level that is possessed. When being a cosmetologist, you must be level headed, calm, collected, considerate, hardworking and understanding. Learning to cooperate with clients before taking charge of cutting their hair off or creating a makeup design to cover their face the day of their marriage is important because you can connect with them on a more personal level and can understand their desires more clear. Hairstylist/ cosmetologists have to have the proper products to manage their jobs and people. Being committed to a vision will reach more success for an individual in cosmetology. In addition, when taking the role of a cosmetologist, the main task is to be wired enough in the brain to stay focused and use a certain extent of creativity to keep yourself focused on the task. Usage of time is important and should be handled very wisely, also including personal touch will reassure your clients that you truly care for them. Acting professional is the best way to have returning clients as well as practice, patience and purpose. Learning to display your skills in attractive ways will be easier to to sell yourself to others. In order to impress those in the workplace you have to have strengths without boasting or making the business line come off unattractively. When collecting the right materials to succeed in the job, simply taking on the task will seem more fun and less stressful. “Having these strengths without successfully displaying them will mean absolutely nothing. In order to be successful in your workplace, learning to display the tools, chair, desk, etc, in the best and cleanest way.” (Cory Pick) Keeping a clean area is one of the many requirements of having an attractive workspace for an appealing look for your clients.The more your workspace has a more attractive and clean look to it, the more customers will feel comfortable with trusting you to work on their skin and hair. For many people, if the work area is unorganized, they will not give the employer a chance to be their cosmetologist. While working on your client, many will look for little things such as how you clean your brushes or dust off your counter- because of their careful examination, it will determine their returning appearance. Going into the job young will teach you early to learn some organization, and educate yourself on how to properly handle the general public in an orderly way.
While continuing a career for any job one must have the capability of working hard every day for every client and task. Cosmetologists have to continue working on their license if wanting to pursue their role as a cosmetologist. Cosmetology jobs are increasing around the nation and employers are looking for reliable, responsible and hardworking students to take the position. Working with other people may already be a difficult task to some, but include the work hours, messes, clean-ups, financial and business bills- it adds up to a stressful job. Cosmetology is a difficult job but can easily be maintained by keeping responsibility rates high. Teaching self responsibility and motivation during cosmetology is a key to enjoy the job. According to Smallbusiness.com, jobs can help teenagers learn important financial skills and develop a strong work ethic. As easy as it sounds to tell people “I can’t do it”, “This might be out of your price range” “Let’s pick out a different style to fit you”- it’s not. Being a cosmetologist means you have to have determination to complete a request that has been given to recreate a look. If starting the job early, a few high schools across the country offer an opportunity to start cosmetology classes that will prepare you for an actual cosmetology course.Though many high schools aren’t as complex with their courses and don’t provide a high school cosmetology level class it is easy to find a college around your general area to fulfil your dreams. “Students determine how long it takes to graduate… young motivated students are capable of getting 1800 hours before they graduate. According to Pat Henning. “Tailored programs allow students to learn through hands on activities and practice in the beauty trade.” Hard working students who pursue the dream of earning their cosmetology license will put in many hours just to accomplish their goals and move onto the next step. Finally, being a young cosmetologist requires a consistent mentality that you can assist others when they are reaching out for you to help.
Cosmetology is a career for people who can work hard and are skilled in the beauty profession. There are many requirements the job that have many different skills from actual talents in creating a different look for someone to organization in your space. This job fits perfectly for me because I am creative, and love the beauty of the body. Many are not fit for this type of work, which is why I want to step out and change the way people look at this profession. Cosmetology is an important job, and young employees who have the skills to occupy this position should look into it because it boosts others confidence and is a great way to spend your time if you enjoy these types of tasks.
Works Cited
Beauty School MArketing Group, “Cosmetology Careers and Cosmetology Education” Beauty Schools Marketing. 2004-2016
EverGreen Beauty College, “From Humble Beginnings to A NAtionally Accredited College” 2011
JobMonkey Colleges, “Coolest Jobs On Earth” 1999- 2016
Cosmetology-License, “How To Become A Cosmetologist In Texas” 2016
Richard Cory& The Unknown Citizen.
“Richard Cory” and “The Unknown Citizen” are both conveying that a person cannot be judged by his outward appearance. In “Richard Cory”, you would expect a well- rounded man who is generally happy and has his life laid out on a silver platter, while the “Unknown Citizen” had worked for his life, and received everything perfectly, just as he had worked for. These two poems clean up the idea of “Judging a Book By It’s Cover” and are expressed through irony, symbolism and social rank.
“Richard Cory” is more directed at a man who is specifically admired by the general public. Robinson’s opening stanza, “he was a gentleman from sole to crown. Clean favored, and imperially slim.” (Lines 3-4) suggests Cory was a well-rounded individual who’s life was perfectly puzzle pieced out. By contrast, “The Unknown Citizen” is not individually singled out, but is left as a perfectly unhappy man, “for in everything he did, he served the Greater Community.” (Line 4) Though these two men are admired by society, the feelings are not presented, to give off the effect their lives are flawless. Both Robinson and Auden pro I irony through the men’s appearance by saying they were “richer than a king” and “fully insured,” when in reality, loneliness and misery consumes the men as they walk through their daily life under the titles, “Richard Cory” and “JS/07/M/378.”
Despite the differences of the poems, both poets are symbolic and present the loneliness of each man in the same way. Robinson presents Cory as a “king” who is “admirably schooled in every grace.” For example, Cory was “everything (Line 10) and people believed his presence was a supply of “meat” and he had ability to “curse the bread.” Cory was seen as a man who could not only supply himself, but give off the positive, radiant vibes to others. His appearance was glamorous “sole to crown,” and he was “clean favored” (Lines 3 and 4) yet the high class, respectable man was troubled on the inside. Appearance is the perfect was to present wholeness as an individual because it flatters the outer shell of the body, reflecting the thoughts and feelings. Though appearance does not show misery and loneliness. While Robinson represents a well known man as being happy and content, Auden reflects on an unknown man who was “popular with his makes,” more than he was “The Greater Community” (Line 5) Though Auden presents his subject as an unknown citizen, he expirences the same misery as Cory. “Was he free? Was he happy? The question is absurd.” (Lines 28 through 29) The appearance of the two men is overwhelming and certainly a deep subject to think about, but while “being human” (Line 6) is important, it is even more so to open our eyes and let reality take a stab at us humans, and our life.
Along with the similarities and differences, to each of the poem, the social rank of the two men have similar positions. Robinson presents Cory as a well-known man when “people on the pavement looked at him.” (Line 2) their “pulses fluttered when he said good morning.” (Line 8 through 9) but if the community members were really interested in Cory’s true standing, they would’ve been a better whole if they would’ve stepped back to reassure Cory he wasn’t just liked because of his looks. In comparison, Auden gives off the impression the citizen had “no official complaint. (Line 2) he never stepped out of his comfort zone and took his own path, he was demanded by government’s persuasion to make his life a robotic and “useful” time. “When there was peace, he was for peace. When there was war, he went.” (Line 25) appearance is important to reality because, like these two men, money and always following the rules does not supply all life’s needs, and will end in misery.
Though these poems have two different scenarios, the both reflect on the same topic of a stereotypical reality. Cory, as a godly man who’s respected, and the unknown own citizen, who is an ordinary man who is only respected for “following rules.” Overall, these two poems teach us that appearance can damage our personal needs with society around us, and following the perfect rule book will lead us into wondering if we are fully happy. It is important to make sure our appearance isn’t too overwhelming, and blinding us from reality, because we could miss out on an opportunity of a lifetime.
Feature Writing
He had not seen a smile on her face in a long time, and that was because of Locks of Love. Jim Stack requested to grow his hair out for the non-profit organization, because of his sister, who received a wig from the organization. “Had I approved Jim’s request, then I would have students every day asking if they also could break the dress code.” Tonya King said. Denying the request she explains how “the school would be in chaos” and how the school “have rules for a reason.” King does not want to have many kids breaking dress code. But, the school board will vote if there will be an exception to the request. “Girls have long hair,” Gilbert Castillo said, “and no one is distracted.” he continues with “Rules were made to be broken, and this is a very good reason to break one.”
In hopes the council will pass the request, Jim hopes the board approves the request. “Donating my hair to Locks of Love is very special to me. When we recieved my sisters wig, she was so happy.” Stack said. “Before the wig, she had to wear hats all the time, and she hated them. The wig was perfect, though. It is made of human hair, so it looks natural.” Jim finished.
The school board presidents reveals that he cannot comment on the issue at the time. “We will discuss it at the board meeting next week. I will say that the letter was well written and had some good points.” Bill Valdez said. Valdez knows the Stack family well and says they were all relieved when the little girl was released.
News Story
As runners come upon the approaching track season in East Texas, they’re beginning their training for February.
“I’m excited for the upcoming season,” junior Cayman Sutton said. “We have a lot of talent from the freshman class coming up and I think we will have a good year, in the track and field events.”
Sutton had run the 800 and the mile relay in the 2013 season.
“I’m going to state in pole vault,” sophomore Logan Rowe said,” I also run the mile relay.I feel relays will also be good this year because the freshman are fast.”
Runners must prepare for these relays and field events by conditioning and spending time at the track or other places to run. The season begins in February for these athletes and conditioning is important for the challenging season.
“My favorite race is the sprint relay because you take the fastest people from the whole team.” Freshman Colby Siegley said. “I participate in the 100 meter dash, 400m relay, 800m relay and pole vault.”
Field events are important to the point system in track.
“Long jump is my favorite event because I’m a competitive person and because I’m not the tallest, I have to push to compete.” freshman Taylor Self said.
“I picked triple jump to participate in because I like to jump,” sophomore Luka Patton said, “I can’t wait for track because I love to compete.”
Track season is right around the corner and the White Oak athletes are ready to begin training for another successful year to try and attempt to make it to state.
News Story 2
A freshman boy was found trying to hang himself in the boys’ locker room, this December due to bullying. The student council will hold a meeting Thursday to come up with a solution to the tragedy and come up with ways to eliminate bullying,
“We were very fortunate that Coach Steele found the young man before he harmed himself. The incident opened our eyes and showed us that we must act before one of our students seriously hurts himself.” Principal Shai Tsur said.
The school is creating an advisory period to focus on communication and relationship- building skills.
“Bullying has gotten out of hand at the school, and I think Principal Tsur is taking the right steps,” Elisabel Cordero ( junior president of student council ) said, “His advisory period sounds like it will help students get to know each other better. If we are all friends, bullying will stop.”
In addition to the advisory period, the school is starting 10 minutes earlier.
“We don’t agree with an earlier start time for school or losing 10 minutes from lunch. The officers are meeting this week to suggest an alternative.” said Cordero.
The freshman have joined into the movement and have added their voice into the situation.
“The advisory class sounds pretty cool.” Regina Yselta said. “It will benefit the freshman the most. It seems like the freshman boys are bullied the most.”
Many other students and teachers have joined in agreement of the new period.
“Every faculty member I know buys into the advisory period ideas. We are frustrated with the bullying as well. Mr.Tsur assured us that it would not be more work for us, and I believe him. It will be nice getting to know the students at a deeper level. I don’t have time for much relationship- building in Chemistry 2.” said Olga Camps, science teacher.
The student council will discuss more on April 28th to decide on the final decision.
Slope Project
News Story One
The school board will vote Monday on Jim Stacks request to grow his hair out for Locks of Love at 7 o’clock pm.
“We have rules for a reason, we can’t just go around breaking them,” principal Tonya King said. “the school would be chaos.” King denied a request from Jim Stack, asking to grow his hair out for Locks of Love, an organization that makes wigs for cancer patients.
King stated that if she lets Stack break the dress code rules, the whole school will break the rules, which would end in trouble.
“Every month we receive about 200 requests from families, and we have to turn down 150.” Gisel Roco said, the president of the Locks of Love organization Roco was moved by Jim’s passion to donate hair to the desperate foundation.
Roco argues that Stack should be able to grow his hair out for the Locks of Love organization. He recognizes Stack for wanting to donate his hair and supports him. He too hopes the school board will pass the request, because of the lack of human hair they have for the wigs.
The student council shows support to Jim Stack’s request and says that he should be able to grow his hair out.
“Girls have long hair and no one is distracted” Gilbert Castillo said, student council president. “I think its cool Jim wants to do this,” Castillo said, “He was so upset last year when his sister was diagnosed with cancer. He didn’t think there was a way to help. Now he can.”
Castillo shows his support to Stack by saying, “Rules were made to be broken, and this is a good reason to break one.”
The school board will decide if the rule really is worth breaking.
“I hope the school board understands,” Stack said, “I won’t be hurting anyone when it gets longer.” Stack will discover what he gets to do after 7pm on Monday.
Peru
Lost Sight Lost Hope
I have never thought of losing my sight, but I realize what effect it has to my life. The most important reason why I like my sense of sight is because I get to see what I am doing. Also, I am able to make connections with it. What would I be able to do with or without my sight? It makes my life easier by seeing the color of things, and the things that are in front of me, but yet, I can’t see it. I still have my sight,and I am able to see what I am doing, what I am learning and what I have.
My life would be as difficult as touching the clouds from the ground with out my sight. I wouldn’t be as easy to cheer, dance ,or play volleyball as it is now. If all of the sudden my sense of sight were taken away from me, I’d be devastated. Not only because I couldn’t do my favorite hobbies, but also because I wouldn’t be able to see the board or my work in school. I wouldn’t be able to see my friends or their hobbies, either. I would probably lose my hope in what skills I have. Maybe , being blind would teach me to be grateful for what I have. Also, it would teach me to realize how fortunate my life, today is.