The Debutante Diaries
Dallas Symphony debs prep for Presentation Ball with holiday tradition
- 2017 Dallas Symphony Orchestra League debutantesPhoto by James French
- Karen Jones, Stephen Jones, Caroline Jones, Jerry Jones, Gene JonesPhoto by Deborah Brown
- Presentation Ball co-chairs Therese Rourk, Eleanor Bond, Lissy Donosky, DSOL president Sandy Secor, Presentation Ball chair Jolie Humphrey, Presentation Ball co-chairs Dixey Arterburn, Ginger Sager, and Kim BrannonPhoto by James French
- Cameron Malakoff, Lauren AxmannPhoto by Deborah Brown
- Kennedy Downing, Jason Downing, Carolina Downing, Laura Downing, Katherine DowningPhoto by Deborah Brown
- Wendy King, Ellie KingPhoto by Deborah Brown
- Lori Bush, Hailey Bush, Bill BushPhoto by Deborah Brown
- Melissa Lewis, Mari EppersonPhoto by Deborah Brown
- Mary Leila Stillman, Elle MoritzPhoto by Deborah Brown
- Harriett Gibbs, Chuck GibbsPhoto by Deborah Brown
- Carolina Griffin, Perrin Griffin, Marshall GriffinPhoto by Deborah Brown
- Marina Frattaroli, Caroline PrattPhoto by Deborah Brown
- Betsy Smith, Isabel YoderPhoto by Deborah Brown
- Ashlyn Matthews, Allison RogersPhoto by Deborah Brown
- William Hal, Heather HalPhoto by Deborah Brown
What: Dallas Symphony Orchestra League debutante Christmas cocktail reception and dinner 2017
Where: Meyerson Symphony Center
The 411: Event chairs Melissa Lewis and Mari Epperson, along with honorary chairs Harriett and Chuck Gibbs, recently welcomed the 2017 DSOL debutantes, honor guards, and their families to a holiday cocktail and dinner party. In addition to drinks, dinner, and lively conversation, all 35 debs were individually introduced by emcee Stan Gardner, as is tradition, and joined by an honor guard on stage. This event was just the kickoff for a busy weekend that also included the Bow Bootcamp. These events culminate with the 31st annual Presentation Ball on February 18, 2017, at the Meyerson Symphony Center.
Who: 2017 debutantes Layne Anderson, Lauren Axmann, Grace Beal, Eva Blanton, Lilli Boren, Olivia Burnett, Haley Bush, McKenna Cook, Gabrielle Crank, Alicia Crenshaw, Caroline Downing, Marina Frattaroli, Perrin Griffin, Heather Hall, Madeline Hendrick, Caroline Jones, Ellie King, Catherine Kumpf, Abby Loncar, Caroline Magee, Cameron Malakoff, Ashlyn Matthews, Juliana McIlveene, Natalie Monger, Aspen Moraif, Elle Moritz, Molly Nelson, Caroline Pratt, Allison Rogers, Betsy Smith, Mary Leila Stillman, Bailey Turfitt, Georgia Ryan Tyler, Emily Vaughan, and Isabel Yoder.