South Suburban College Celebrates First Class of Barber College Graduates
of Barber College Graduates
graduating class from its Barber College on Wednesday,
May 18, 2022. Called, the “Final Punch Out,” the ceremony was attended by students, faculty, administrators, SSC President, Dr. Lynette D. Stokes, members of the Board of Trustees, including Chairman Terry R. Wells, as well as Illinois
State Representatives Thaddeus Jones (29th District) and William “Will” Davis (30th District). Attendees observed special remarks, various student awards and each of the nine cohort completers log their last punch card, noting 1,500 hours of successful completion. It was a bittersweet moment for everyone involved in pioneering the program.
said Lucas Gunby, SSC Barber College Program Coordinator.
Once an award-winning barber for television shows like
“Empire” and “Chicago Fire,” Gunby now teaches the next
generation of barbers at SSC. “One of the things that makes
SSC’s program so unique is that you can earn a Barber Technician Certificate or an Associate in Applied Science in barbering degree,” he stated, noting that students may transfer in credits from traditional barbering institutions. “Not only that, but if you’ve never attended classes on a college campus, you can enter this program and get the full student experience.”
the SSC Barbering Program, many of which have made connections in the field that led to employment opportunities.
One student, Shuntai Robinson, earned an AAS degree in
barbering. Similar to Gunby, Robinson has an interest in
training new students. “I’m looking to expand the knowledge
I already received in order to teach others properly. I’m really eager to learn,” she stated. Robinson spoke as the SSC Barber College class valedictorian. She tipped her cap
to Gunby and remarked, “He is very knowledgeable about
cutting techniques. He can use a comb and clippers without
guards. It takes years of experience to get to that level.”
in the SSC Barber College. This program is expected to grow
tremendously in the near future, according to Gunby, with plans
to incorporate a mobile barbering bus to serve the community
at various events. He added, “In 2023, there are plans to add a
cosmetology program [and] instructors’ program, so you can
come to SSC and we can teach you how to teach these classes. We are doing our best to lead students and give them the key to success.”
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