ASHLAND — Cosmetology students from Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center (ACWHCC) had a banner day on Nov. 21 as they participated in the National Association of Beauticians annual State Beauty School Student Competition in Columbus.
Five ACWHCC seniors walked away with five first place awards in the contest which showcased talents of high school students from around the state. Liz Henley, of Loudonville, was awarded first place in the Mohawk Avante Mannequin Garde category.
The four-person Career Center team was named the first place overall team. Elyse Kulka, of Ashland, was the model for the team while Makayla Roush, of West Holmes, received the first-place Hair award, Lilly French, of Mapleton, placed first in Nails, and Ashley Pay, of Mapleton, was the first-place winner in Makeup.

