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THE EGO Ivy Informer
57th DEBUTANTE PRESENTATION & BALL
Article by: Sorors Marian Guidry, Erica Washington and Carol Woods
Photos by: Sorors Shirley Clemons, Chris Winston
The Annual Mother-Daughter Brunch, held Wrapping up the Debutante season was the 57th
Saturday, January 24, 2015 at the Marriott-Space Debutante Presentation and Ball held Saturday,
and Rocket Center, welcomed debutantes, their February 21, 2015 at the North Hall of the Von
mothers or special family member to a garden of Braun Center. Forty-five young ladies were
flowers. The theme, “Shadows of Elegance,” presented to the community. The selected theme,
allowed the committee, led by Chairman Soror Liz "Phenomenal Princess: A Stunning Reflection
Clemons and Co-Chairman Soror Carmon Fike, to of Elegance,” was inspired by the works of our
host a day that truly showed the love between a dearly departed sister, poet, author and actress,
mother and daughter. Soror Wilma Ruffin brought Maya Angelou. The night began with greetings
greetings followed by the occasion by Soror from Epsilon Gamma Omega Chapter Basileus,
Courtney Battle. Soror Renee Knight recited a Soror Wilma Ruffin and several local dignitaries.
heartfelt meditation and prayer that brought Mr. Calvin Drake rendered the song selection
several attendees to tears! After a hearty brunch, “The Impossible Dream.” Forty-Five young ladies
Soror Mary Rankin expressed her rendition of the from the Huntsville/Madison/Athens community
poem, “Little Wishes.” The debutantes saluted were presented by their fathers and family
their mothers followed by special presentations by members and introduced by Mr. Robert Drake and
Sorors Clemons and Fike which was truly a Soror Erica C. Washington. The traditional
highlight of the brunch. As we look into the Cotillion of the debutantes and escorts was
“Shadows of Elegance,” hear the words of our performed to Stevie Wonder and Beyonce’s
late, beloved Soror, Maya Angelou: “My mother rendition of “So Amazing.” Soror Dawn Batts
is so full of joy and life. I am her child, and that is served as Chairman and Soror Tiffany Barnes
better than being the child of anyone else in the
world.” served as Co-Chairman for the Cotillion.
The next event of the Debutante season was the Debutante Mariah Washington won the The Eva
“Phenomenal U” Hobby Talent Tea held Sunday,
February 8, 2015 at Lee High School Theater. The Mobley-Cathy Award and scholarships totaling
Debutantes opened the show with introductions
and a group dance to Usher’s “YEAH” followed $11,000 was presented to Debutantes Cara Harris,
by stunning performances as they displayed their
gifts and talents through poetry, song and dance. Imani Malone, and Rayven Lane. Soror Marian
The Debutantes displayed their happiness as they
closed the show with a group performance to Guidry, Chairman and Soror Carol Woods, Co-
Pharrell Williams’ “Happy.” Soror Wyndolyn Chairman of the 57th Debutante Presentation and
Fuqua served as Chairman for the Hobby Talent
Tea. Ball, presented the debutantes with a special gift
followed by the anticipated father and daughter
dance performed to the music of The Temptations’
classic “My Girl.” The night continued with a
toast to the debutantes, grace and dinner. The
evening concluded with dancing music by the
Kelley O’Neal Band.
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC.
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57th DEBUTANTE PRESENTATION & BALL
Article by: Sorors Marian Guidry, Erica Washington and Carol Woods
Photos by: Sorors Shirley Clemons, Chris Winston
The Annual Mother-Daughter Brunch, held Wrapping up the Debutante season was the 57th
Saturday, January 24, 2015 at the Marriott-Space Debutante Presentation and Ball held Saturday,
and Rocket Center, welcomed debutantes, their February 21, 2015 at the North Hall of the Von
mothers or special family member to a garden of Braun Center. Forty-five young ladies were
flowers. The theme, “Shadows of Elegance,” presented to the community. The selected theme,
allowed the committee, led by Chairman Soror Liz "Phenomenal Princess: A Stunning Reflection
Clemons and Co-Chairman Soror Carmon Fike, to of Elegance,” was inspired by the works of our
host a day that truly showed the love between a dearly departed sister, poet, author and actress,
mother and daughter. Soror Wilma Ruffin brought Maya Angelou. The night began with greetings
greetings followed by the occasion by Soror from Epsilon Gamma Omega Chapter Basileus,
Courtney Battle. Soror Renee Knight recited a Soror Wilma Ruffin and several local dignitaries.
heartfelt meditation and prayer that brought Mr. Calvin Drake rendered the song selection
several attendees to tears! After a hearty brunch, “The Impossible Dream.” Forty-Five young ladies
Soror Mary Rankin expressed her rendition of the from the Huntsville/Madison/Athens community
poem, “Little Wishes.” The debutantes saluted were presented by their fathers and family
their mothers followed by special presentations by members and introduced by Mr. Robert Drake and
Sorors Clemons and Fike which was truly a Soror Erica C. Washington. The traditional
highlight of the brunch. As we look into the Cotillion of the debutantes and escorts was
“Shadows of Elegance,” hear the words of our performed to Stevie Wonder and Beyonce’s
late, beloved Soror, Maya Angelou: “My mother rendition of “So Amazing.” Soror Dawn Batts
is so full of joy and life. I am her child, and that is served as Chairman and Soror Tiffany Barnes
better than being the child of anyone else in the
world.” served as Co-Chairman for the Cotillion.
The next event of the Debutante season was the Debutante Mariah Washington won the The Eva
“Phenomenal U” Hobby Talent Tea held Sunday,
February 8, 2015 at Lee High School Theater. The Mobley-Cathy Award and scholarships totaling
Debutantes opened the show with introductions
and a group dance to Usher’s “YEAH” followed $11,000 was presented to Debutantes Cara Harris,
by stunning performances as they displayed their
gifts and talents through poetry, song and dance. Imani Malone, and Rayven Lane. Soror Marian
The Debutantes displayed their happiness as they
closed the show with a group performance to Guidry, Chairman and Soror Carol Woods, Co-
Pharrell Williams’ “Happy.” Soror Wyndolyn Chairman of the 57th Debutante Presentation and
Fuqua served as Chairman for the Hobby Talent
Tea. Ball, presented the debutantes with a special gift
followed by the anticipated father and daughter
dance performed to the music of The Temptations’
classic “My Girl.” The night continued with a
toast to the debutantes, grace and dinner. The
evening concluded with dancing music by the
Kelley O’Neal Band.
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC.
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