The Mount Pleasant High School Cosmetology students kept their annual tradition of providing manicures to residents of the Greenhill Villas of Mount Pleasant. The students visit on Halloween every year dressed in costumes to spread a little cheer and give back to their community. “I think it is important that students are given the opportunity to work with a variety of people, especially elderly residents living in facilities,” said MPHS Cosmetology instructor, Aleshia Rivera. “In return it helps students develop a sense of social awareness and compassion while experiencing first-hand how they as young adults can have a positive impact on their community.”

Photos:

1. MPHS Cosmetology students

Front row (L to R): Raquel Martinez, McKinsee Oviedo, Elva Garcia, Dori Macedo

Back row (L to R) Maria Suarez, Odalis Leyva, Vanessa Ramirez, Lesly Canada, Bryanna Nava, Jennifer Pena, Aleshia Rivera, Tania Rangel, Laiklyn Epps, Jay’Cee Alvarez, Amy Carrillo, Perla Gaytan, Yoselin Lopez

2. Jennifer Pena changes a resident’s nail polish

3. Laiklyn Epps gets ready to give a new friend a manicure

4. McKinsee Oviedo files a resident’s nails