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To the Graduates, Whether Headed to Beauty School or Not: Congratulations!

Published: June 07, 2008
by Rosanne Ullman

The May/June corridor of graduation ceremonies is a special time to me and, for those of you who are new g

raduates, this year it’s probably a special time to you, too. I really hope that for your next adventure you’ll choose cosmetology school, because going to beauty school will launch you onto a wonderfully rewarding career path. Whatever your plans, though, I want to extend formal recognition of the accomplishment you’ve already achieved.

Congratulations if you’ve just completed coursework at a two- or four-year college, but here I’m going to focus on you new high school graduates. To me, this is a big thing. Every one of you could have made the decision to leave high school a year or two ago and not bother picking up a diploma. It isn’t easy to get through all of the math, English, science and social studies requirements, especially if you’re more of an artistic type. Where I live, Illinois, the kids are even required to take gym! In fact, many college students will tell you that high school was harder than college, because in college you have more opportunity to specialize in the subjects you love.

Subjects you love? That brings me to you graduates who enjoy art, fashion and/or working with your hands. Go to cosmetology school! You’ll do great there. And meanwhile, every one of you graduates give yourselves a big pat on the back for me.