WHARTON — Three Wharton High School students have reached a first for the district’s cosmetology program, becoming licensed Texas cosmetology operators after passing their state board examinations.
Wharton ISD announced Monday that Nevaeh Earls, Jasmine Maldonado and Ariana Garza are the first graduating students from Wharton High School’s cosmetology program to earn their professional licenses.
All Three Pass On First Attempt
According to Wharton ISD, all three students completed the required cosmetology training and passed their state board examinations on their first attempt, with the district saying each earned high scores.
The accomplishment marks an important milestone for a program designed to give students an opportunity to leave high school with career training and professional credentials.
Jasmine Maldonado — Wharton High School Class of 2026 graduate Jasmine Maldonado earned her Texas Cosmetology Operator license after passing her state board examination on her first attempt. Photo courtesy of Wharton ISD.
Ariana Garza — Wharton High School Class of 2026 graduate Ariana Garza is among the first students from the school’s graduating cosmetology class to become a licensed Texas Cosmetology Operator. Photo courtesy of Wharton ISD.
Nevaeh Earls — Wharton High School Class of 2026 graduate Nevaeh Earls earned her Texas Cosmetology Operator license, becoming part of the school’s first graduating cosmetology class to enter the industry as licensed professionals. Photo courtesy of Wharton ISD.
A First For Wharton High School
Earls, Maldonado and Garza are members of Wharton High School’s Class of 2026 and represent the school’s first graduating cosmetology class to enter the beauty industry as licensed professionals.
The district indicated that the program’s success is continuing, saying additional students from the Class of 2026 are still working toward the same achievement.
For the three newly licensed graduates, the milestone means they are entering the next stage of their careers with a state-recognized professional credential already earned.
Wharton ISD celebrated the students in its announcement, congratulating them on their achievement and saying the district looks forward to seeing what comes next for them.
Source: Wharton ISD