Cerritos College Foundation-News

NORWALK, Calif. – March 24, 2009 – The Cerritos College Foundation presented the $500 City of Norwalk Cosmetology Scholarship to two cosmetology students Alecea Duran and Bryan Griffith during its March board meeting.

Photo of Gina Cosylion, Bryan Griffith, and Alecea Duran. The scholarship was recently established by the City of Norwalk as a symbol of its gratitude for the student volunteers from the Cerritos College cosmetology department who volunteered at “The City of Norwalk Locks of Love” hair drive event in September 2008.

“The event was an opportunity for women, men and children to donate their hair to cancer patients,” said Gina Cosylion, recreation coordinator for the City of Norwalk, who presented the checks to Duran and Griffith. “Thanks to the Cerritos College cosmetology student volunteers the event was a huge success.”

Duran, of Rossmoor, loves helping others feel good about themselves, which is why cosmetology is such natural fit for her. Duran’s interest in the field began back in high school when her friends would ask her to do their hair and makeup for the school dances. Duran is currently working on her associate degree in Cosmetology and also plans on pursuing her bachelor’s degree in business.

Griffith’s passion for hair styling is in his blood. Coming from a family of hairstylists and barbers, enrolling in the cosmetology program was a logical and natural choice. Griffith, of Downey, is the Vice President of the Cosmetology Club and volunteered his time for the “Locks of Love” hair drive. Upon completing his associate degree in cosmetology and bachelor’s in business, he eventually plans on opening his own hair salon.

The Cerritos College Foundation, a non-profit organization, serves as a charitable vehicle for the community, individuals and alumni, to assist with financial support of Cerritos College. Visit the Foundation online at www.cerritos.edu/ccf.

Cerritos College serves as a comprehensive community college for southeastern Los Angeles County. Communities within the college’s district include Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Norwalk, and portions of Bell Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, Santa Fe Springs and South Gate. Cerritos College offers degrees and certificates in more than 180 areas of study in nine divisions. Annually, more than 1,200 students successfully complete their course of studies, and enrollment currently surpasses 24,000 students. Visit Cerritos College online at www.cerritos.edu.

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