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(Memphis 12/14/2009) At Lester Elementary School in Binghampton, a prayer, a handclap, and a hug all before a haircut. With hair trimmers in hand, twenty of the city's best barbers, along with Vibe Barber College, volunteer their time trimming, and cutting hair for about 75 students for the holidays for free.
Cedric Barnett is a student at Vibe. He says students and their parents need help and this is one way for barbers to lend a hand.
Barnett said, "A lot of people don't have the money to go in the shop and get the kids hair cut. It's kind of expensive these days. There's a recession going and they're trying to give back to the kids."
Second grader Taquarrius Holmes says he's ready, but not nervous for his haircut. Holmes said, "I'm here to get my hair cut and be decent everyday in school."
Armed with permission slips and instructions for students, parent counselor Landaria Blake says this is about student pride.
Blake said, "They will have more integrity and have lots of love saying there is someone out there who cares for me and wants me to do better in school, act better and be as handsome as they can be."
It's a fresh new cut, and a clean new look for dozens of young men with a word of thanks for their special holiday barbers.
Students said, "Thank you barbers. You did a nice job with my haircut!"
- Free Haircuts For Students At Memphis Elementary School
- Barbers Cut And Trim Hair Of Students At Lester Elementary
- Dozens Of Students Receive Free Holiday Haircuts
(Memphis 12/14/2009) At Lester Elementary School in Binghampton, a prayer, a handclap, and a hug all before a haircut. With hair trimmers in hand, twenty of the city's best barbers, along with Vibe Barber College, volunteer their time trimming, and cutting hair for about 75 students for the holidays for free.
Cedric Barnett is a student at Vibe. He says students and their parents need help and this is one way for barbers to lend a hand.
Barnett said, "A lot of people don't have the money to go in the shop and get the kids hair cut. It's kind of expensive these days. There's a recession going and they're trying to give back to the kids."
Second grader Taquarrius Holmes says he's ready, but not nervous for his haircut. Holmes said, "I'm here to get my hair cut and be decent everyday in school."
Armed with permission slips and instructions for students, parent counselor Landaria Blake says this is about student pride.
Blake said, "They will have more integrity and have lots of love saying there is someone out there who cares for me and wants me to do better in school, act better and be as handsome as they can be."
It's a fresh new cut, and a clean new look for dozens of young men with a word of thanks for their special holiday barbers.
Students said, "Thank you barbers. You did a nice job with my haircut!"
