Sophisticated debutanes and their charming escorts , The “ Greatest Love ” Cotillion- images of a Vision Fair .
their charming escorts . Golden Soror Wilma Holmes Tootle , 28th North Atlantic Regional Director , served as the mistress of ceremonies and Soror Chantel Harris , the great great granddaughter of Founder Ethel Hedgeman Lyle , was in attendance . Six hundred guests were delighted by the program , and the event was chaired by General Chairman Soror Dawn Granville and Vice Chairman Andrea Keva Cherry . Chapter Basileus Nkenge W . Gilliam reminded all in attendance that The " Greatest Love " cotillion has been an integral part of the proverbial village for almost forty years . Board Chairman Valerie R . Tingle , Ivy Foundation Suffolk / Nassau Counties Inc ., thanked our corporate sponsors for their support , and Miss Cotillion 2016 Jahnaee Nataliya Marie Harris crowned Miss Cotillion 2018 Nia Mack from Freeport , New York . Congratulations to Miss Cotillion 2018 Nia Mack , Mr . Escort Extraordinaire Tayvion Clayton , all participants , families , committee members , and all members of Theta Iota Omega Chapter .
The Palmetto Pearls Foundation and Epsilon Chi Omega Hold 55th Debutante Cotillion
Florence , SC – Epsilon Chi Omega Chapter and The Palmetto Pearls Foundation presented its 55th Debutante Cotillion virtually on Saturday , November 14 , 2020 . This signature scholarship program recognizes young women in surrounding communities who exemplify impeccable character , have high moral standards and outstanding educational achievement . The theme was " Elegant Pearls : Extraordinary and Enlightened ." Introduced to society during the biennial event were nine young ladies and their escorts . Soror Kierra Carter served as mistress of ceremonies . The court included the following winners :
Miss Marjorie Kennedy was crowned Miss Debutante 2020-2022 . She placed first in the talent presentation . Miss Morgan Davis was recognized as first attendant to Miss Debutante . Miss Samaria Ellerbe was recognized as second attendant to Miss Debutante . Other 2020 debutantes participating in the cotillion included : Miss Jalyse Harrell , Miss Ryein Bennett , Miss Amaya Lewis , Miss Rae Ayanna Scott , Miss Octavia Edwards , Miss Brianna Scott and Miss Kennedy Montgomery . Debutantes also received awards for their talent and electronic portfolio competition . The second and third-place winners were Miss Jalyse Harrell and Miss Octavia Edwards respectively . Winners of the electronic portfolios were Miss Ryein Bennett- first place , Miss Morgan
Epsilon Chi Omega ’ s 55th Cotillion Debutante winners .
Davis- second place , and Miss Jalyse Harrell- third place . All debutantes will receive scholarships of varying amounts . The facilitators were Soror Myretta Lane , chairperson , Sorors Virginia Byrd and Jessica James , co-chairpersons , Soror Patricia Toney , basileus and Soror Elizabeth Augustus , The Palmetto Pearls Foundation chairperson .
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Upsilon Omega Omega Gives Away $ 75K In Scholarships
Irmo , SC – Upsilon Omega Omega Chapter in partnership with the Ivy Heritage Foundation of Irmo , Incorporated , hosted their 12th Biennial " Emeralds of Excellence " Debutante Cotillion . Twentyone debutantes and eight ladies-in-waiting were presented virtually . The cotillion was the culminating activity for the 2019- 2020 Emeralds of Excellence Scholarship Program . Over $ 75,000 in scholarships was awarded to participating debutantes . Upsilon Omega Omega Chapter chartered in 1998 and 1999 , created its scholarship and debutante program . The " Emeralds of Excellence " was the name of the chartering interest group . One hundred and eightythree debutantes have been presented throughout twelve seasons with over $ 360,000 in scholarships being awarded . Debutantes are high school juniors and seniors residing in Richland , Lexington , and Orangeburg counties . Ladies-in-Waiting are sixth , seventh and eighth grade young ladies . Debutantes and Ladies-In-Waiting participated in various workshops , which taught lessons in self-esteem , college life , career planning , teamwork , and etiquette . This season was briefly interrupted by the Pandemic , however the girls quickly pivoted their energies to online activities and serving their communities . The Emeralds of Excellence program requires participants to create and implement a group service project each season ; these ladies were so resourceful that they implemented two . Their willingness to go above and beyond during these unforeseen circumstances is only one of the reasons that made this group of Emeralds special .
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