The Lindenhurst School District launched its Cosmetology Program in September of 2024, with an inaugural cohort of 14 students. After completing the program's rigorous 1,000-hour training requirement over a two-year period, students became eligible to sit for the New York State Cosmetology Licensing Examination.

Pictured with their instructor, Jaclyn Coscia, are the first seven students to complete the entire program in Lindenhurst and successfully pass the New York State Cosmetology Board Examination. These students are now the first fully licensed cosmetologists to graduate from the district's cosmetology program.

Front row, from Left to right: Superintendent Vincent A. Caravana, Instructor Ms. Jaclyn Coscia, Students Carolyn Rivera, Lolita Graur, Elena Crooker, Isabella Sobolewski, Alexandra Ehrlinger, Gianna Aiello, Julia Chrzanowska, CTE Chairperson Tom Scarola, and Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum Dr. Kimberly Nunez- Boccanfuso.

Back row, from left to right: Deputy Superintendent Bret Kearney, High School Principal Dr. Matthew Boccanfuso, Assistant Superintendent for Business Bill Ludeker,

In addition to the seven students pictured, the remaining students from the inaugural class are either awaiting examination results or are scheduled to take the licensing exam in July and August.

This milestone marks a significant achievement for both the students and the Lindenhurst School District, highlighting the success of a program that provides students with industry-recognized credentials and career-ready skills while still in high school.