The choice was easy. Take a traditional final exam. Or walk the runway. And students in the cosmetology program at Milwaukee Area Technical College were more than glad to earn their grades, one strut at a time. “I thought it would be a good idea instead of having a final exam, they would put together this fashion show,” said instructor Megan Jackson. “I know at the end with finals and everything, it can be a little stressful. So my goal is to make it fun, and every year make it a little bit better.” Do you have feedback on Milwaukee NNS's reporting? Take our survey to let us know how we're doing! Styles ranged from traditional to wildly imaginative at the MATC summer fashion show for cosmetology students. (Photo by Mark Doremus) It took hours to prepare models for the show, which was the final project last month for students in the Advanced Style class. The show was moved from the classroom to the Cooley Auditorium so the students could invite family and friends to see their final projects. Graduates are eligible to become state-licensed cosmetologists. Mark is the video content strategist for NNS. He holds a Ph.D. in journalism and a law degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He worked as an administrator for the University of Wisconsin System for 20 years before he retired in 2015. You can email him or call the newsroom at (414) 604-6397. Email is highly effective. We can be reached at [email protected]. Our newsroom phone number is (414) 604-6397. news published As a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to telling your stories, we need your help. Make sure you and your friends SUBSCRIBE to our daily newsletter. And DONATE. Every little bit helps.