SIC students wait tables to raise money

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">HARRISBURG &#8211; Students from Southeastern Illinois College's cosmetology program raised money for their upcoming spring educational trips by waiting tables at Ponderosa in Harrisburg Thursday evening.

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Renee Boots and Stephanie Dunning, instructors for the program, said the students will use the funds raised for trips in March and April.

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">"They are raising money for the spring hair shows we go to in Nashville and St. Louis," Boots said.

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Experiencing the hair shows is an important part of the students' learning, Boots said.

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">"It's educational for them. All of the new 2017 hair fashions, along with makeup that are upcoming and new will be shown," she said.

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Attending the shows also helps toward state requirements for continuing education credits for student and teacher alike, she said.

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Dunning and Boots said licensed cosmetologists must complete 14 hours of continuing education credits every two years, and licensed instructors must complete 24 hours.

<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Anyone who wishes to donate to the cosmetology program may call (618) 252-5400 ext. 2217.