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A Celebration of the 2020 Debutantes
Presentation of a Debutante is a long-standing tradition and
a defining rite of passage in our society. In
the early years, a Debutante was selected and introduced to
society as a candidate
ready for marriage. However, breaking away from the
outdated practice, the current Debutantes are well-rounded
and highly educated young ladies. They are noteworthy
because of their academics, scholarship merit awards,
community service and involvement, etiquette and their
preparedness for higher education
Each year, the local organization prepares each participant
with special etiquette and training sessions which includes
their escorts. The process culminates at a grand ball where
each Debutante is presented to society with a roster of
their achievements and ends the evening with a performance
of a highly technical waltz.
Unfortunately, the opportunity for presentation was removed
from each of the accomplished young ladies due to COVID-19.
Therefore we at the Sojourner Truth felt the young ladies
deserve special notification. We cannot replace the Ball
and all of it's finery, but we are pleased to introduce them
in a literary fashion to society.
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