CLASS OF 2026: McKay grad balances passions for cosmetology, law enforcement

Vanessa Duarte Ignacio, a graduating senior from McKay High School, found her talent for esthetics and working with hair at the Career Technical Education Center's cosmetology program. (MADELEINE MOORE/Salem Reporter)

Salem Reporter is publishing profiles about one graduating senior from each Salem-Keizer School District high school for its Class of 2026 series. The seniors were selected by their teachers, coaches and advisors for exceptional leadership and perseverance. See the other profiles here. 

Before becoming a star cosmetology student, Vanessa Duarte Ignacio had to be convinced the program would be worth her time.

At her mom’s direction, Duarte Ignacio applied and got into the…

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