INEVENTS
A CINDERELLA STORY
Once upon a time, on a snowy evening in 1924, several area
young ladies gathered for a Debutante’s Ball on the arm of their
fathers – and the event proved to be a magical evening that has
continued almost every year since.
The Cinderella Ball in Pittsburgh is the country’s second oldest
cotillion for promising young ladies.
This year, Allison Park resident Olivia Cochran, daughter of Rob
and Christina Cochran, was chosen as Cinderella. Cochran’s name
was drawn from among 20 young ladies who were presented as she
was escorted by her father in a beautiful white ball gown.
More than just an observance of tradition though, the ball
raises several thousand dollars each year for area nonprofits such
as Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy,
Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve,
Animal Rescue League, the National Aviary and many more.
Additionally, the young ladies presented at the ball are
required to complete a minimum of 30 hours of
volunteer service, with most girls contributing much
more.
This year’s event was held Jan. 25 at the Omni
William Penn in downtown Pittsburgh with the
presentees appearing in their traditional white
lace and silk gowns amid a sea of pink roses
and crystal.
The Cinderella Ball is open to all races,
nationalities and schools.
For more information
on the event, visit
CinderellaBall.info.
PHOTOS AND TEXT BY
Kathy Rudolph
Olivia Cochran, seated, daughter of Robert and Christina
Cochran, attends Shadyside Academy and lives in Allison Park.
Donna Francesca Pellegrini, standing, daughter of Dr. Ronald
Pellegrini and Dr. Donna Lucas, attends Shadyside Academy
and lives in Wexford.
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