The 2015 Dallas Symphony Debutantes were honored at a cocktail buffet reception on November 26 at the Meyerson Symphony Center. The debutantes, honor guards and their families were welcomed by DSOL President Dixie Marshall and Presentation Ball Chair Venise Stuart.
Each of the 40 debutantes were formally introduce by emcee Stan Gardner and joined by an honor guard escort for the presentation. The evening was the start of the holiday weekend which included a mixer for the debs and honor guards, as well as a Bow Boot Camp for the debs.
This year, there will be three generations of involvement: Sharon McCullough is a co-founder of the Presentation Ball. Her daughter Debbie Hayhurst is a former debutante and now granddaughter Gracie will be making her debut.
During the Christmas Holidays, the Debs will return for another busy schedule of parties and bow practice. All the many events will culminate with the 29th Presentation Ball which will be held on February 7.
Photos by Deborah Brown
3 Mike Albers, Anne Kniffen, debutante Sarah Bruyere, and honor guard Houstoun Waring (yes, the name Houstoun is spelled correctly!)
4 Amelia and Melissa Lewis with debutante Olivia Lewis and debutante father Buddy Lewis.
5 Parker, Stephanie, Greg, and Brooke Oliver.
6 Three Generations of involvement (from left): Sharon McCullough (co-founder of the Presentation Ball) with debutante granddaughter Gracie Hayhurst, Becca Hayhurst and former debutante Debbie Hayhurst, McCullough’s daughter.
7 Debutante Meghan Mitchell with honor guard Jay Gillespie.
8 Debutante Megan Reynolds.
9 Honor guard Matthew Collins with debutantes Alexis Madormo and Alex Ferrer.
10 Steve Coyte with Julia Cunningham and debutante Carolyn Cunningham.
11 Catherine Granger with debutante Ellie Allums and debutante mom Michelle.