ECC Barbering Students Win Big in State Competition

Students in Edgecombe Community College’s Barbering program were recognized for their skills on Monday Nov. 4.

Five individuals received high placements in the NC Student Barber Competition held in Raleigh, and a number of students received high acclaim for their participation in a quiz bowl at the event.

Justin Edwards claimed the first-place prize for roller placement within a 20-minute time allotment, with Daniel Bridges coming in third. Claiming the first-place position for the best signature haircut was ECC student Jamar Ellis. Jadon Bryant won third place in the same category. ECC students competed against students from four other schools in attendance.

The barber competition also included a fastest fade and state board taper challenge, as well as a Kahoot! Quiz Bowl. ECC students won first in the Kahoot! Quiz Bowl. Quiz participants were Daniel Bridges, Jadon Bryant, Justin Edwards, Jamar Ellis, Dimahnes Fleming, Jamar Freeman, Jaquan Jones, Reginald McLean, Dale My, Steven Twiddy, Jordan White and Damonte Whitehead.