Remembering a classmate lost in a tragic car accident: Peers reflect on her ambitious spirit.
The atmosphere at the O'Brien Aveda Institute in Williston was filled with sadness on Thursday as the cosmetology program mourned the loss of a dear peer. Program director Penny Foster described the morning roll call as deeply emotional, as students grappled with the news of Hailey Westcot's tragic passing at just 21 years old. Hailey had been halfway through the program when she was involved in a fatal accident on I-89. Her classmates remembered her as a kind-hearted soul who spread love to all those around her. In a touching tribute, students arranged a memorial at Hailey's workstation, including a Polaroid photo, a degree made in her honor, and a plant she had cared for. Additionally, classmates added pink highlights to their hair, Hailey's favorite color, in remembrance of her vibrant spirit. Hailey's peers expressed their deep sorrow over her loss, recalling her aspirations to achieve great things beyond the world of hairdressing.
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