A Golden Evening for the Debutantes of the 60th Symphony Ball

Thirty-five young ladies will make their debut on October 28, 2023, at the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Guild’s 60th Symphony Ball. With most completing their freshman year in college, these young ladies have now embarked upon their Debutante Season which commenced with an Elevenses Tea held in their honor on May 17, at the historic Adams Street home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Edward Crosby, junior. The Tea was hosted by the Past Ball Chairmen and the 2023 Symphony Ball Committee. The following evening the Debutantes and their Presenters were instructed by Presentation Chairman Sarah Gessler and Advisor Randy Roper in proper curtsy protocol. Dance Coordinators Josie Craig and Susie Fortner also taught a waltz choreographed to Johann Strauss II’s “The Artist’s Life,” which will be performed by the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra the evening of the Ball. Rounding out the opening week of the Season, the Debutantes participated in a Service Project which included cleaning violins for the Symphony’s third grade violin program and preparing 500 coloring book kits to soothe pediatric patients at Huntsville Hospital. Symphony CEO Dan Halcomb, GM Curtis Lindsay, Director of Education Sharon Hicks, and founder of Manna House, Fran Fluhler, all spoke to the group about the importance of community service.

2023 Ball Chairman Michele Lucas noted that in choosing the theme “Golden Hour,” she “envisioned an evening for these young ladies to shine and their families to remember.” The “Golden Hour” theme is intended to be both reflective of the Debutantes’ time together throughout the Debutante Season and the culmination of their presentations at the 60th Symphony Ball in the North Hall of the Von Braun Center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2023 Debutantes and Presenters

Miss Mary Elizabeth Anderson

Daughter of Mrs. Melissa Woods Hays and Mr. Allen Lewis Anderson

Huntsville High School, Auburn University

 

Miss Sadie Elizabeth Anglin

Daughter of Ms. Julie Anne Jackson Anglin and Mr. Gary Spencer Anglin

Huntsville High School, University of the South, Sewanee

 

Miss Anna Katherine Ayres

Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chad Wayne Ayres

Huntsville High School, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Miss Scout Margaret Esmeralda Ann Bender

Daughter of Ms. Leigh Ann Bender

Whitesburg Christian Academy, Western Kentucky University

 

Miss Madison Renee Bibb

Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kyle Robinson and Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Bramham Bibb

Whitesburg Christian Academy, Auburn University

 

Miss Anna Holland Blackwell

Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Glenn Blackwell

Huntsville High School, University of Alabama

 

Miss Gabriela Elizabeth Comulada

Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Alberto Comulada, junior

Whitesburg Christian Academy, Auburn University

 

Miss Samantha Fay Counts

Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hue Counts

John Paul II Catholic High School, Auburn University

 

Miss Isabella Ariel Duesing

Daughter of Ms. Ashlee Beatty Duesing

Randolph School, University of Alabama

 

Miss Suzan Tabory Ellett

Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvie Ewing Boots Ellett, junior

Huntsville High School, University of Alabama

 

Miss Katherine Ellen Flowers

Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Lawrence Flowers

Huntsville High School, University of Alabama at Birmingham

 

Miss Julia Ann Fowler

Daughter of Ms. Melanie Johnson Fowler and Mr. James William Fowler II

Huntsville High School, University of Alabama

 

Miss Anastasia Rachel Jenette Gann

Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Alan Gann

Randolph School, University of North Alabama

Miss Rani Leela Ginn

Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lewis Ginn, junior

Randolph School, University of Alabama at Birmingham

 

Miss Anna Catherine Goodson

Daughter of the late Dr. Wayne Allen Goodson and Mrs. Christian Goodson

Randolph School, Birmingham-Southern College

 

Miss Wyndham Karen Herring

Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Travis Herring Huntsville High School

 

Miss Mallory Paige Holland

Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jon Elsworth Holland

Randolph School, Auburn University

 

Miss Virginia Ann Jarres

Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Lawrence Jarres

Huntsville High School, University of Alabama

 

Miss Margaret Chrystalla Kattos

Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Nicholas Kattos

Randolph School, University of Alabama

 

Miss Kendal Brooke Killian

Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Paul Killian

Huntsville High School, Auburn University

 

Miss Betty Jean League

Daughter of Ms. Christine Davis League and Mr. James William League III

Huntsville High School, Paul Mitchell The School

 

Miss Maggie Grace May

Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Duane May

Randolph School, Auburn University

 

Miss Clara Grace McManus

Daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Wilson Wright McManus II

Randolph School, Auburn University

Miss Dollie Meredith Patricia Murray Daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Rhett Blake Murray

Greenways Academy, Belmont University

 

Miss Nancy Katherine Owens

Daughter of The Doctors Lolita Crabbe and Thomas Nelson Owens

Randolph School, University of Alabama

 

Miss Kristen Merrill Parker

Daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Larry Merrell Parker Culver Girls Academy, Villanova University

 

Miss Catherine Love Plott

Daughter of The Reverend and Mrs. William Bradley Plott

Westminster Christian Academy, University of Alabama

 

Miss Abbie Elizabeth Rankin

Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick James Rankin

Huntsville High School, University of North Alabama

 

Miss Emery Elizabeth Rexroad

Daughter of Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs. Bruce Alan Rexroad, United States Marine Corps, Retired

Huntsville High School, Auburn University

 

Miss Elizabeth Park Scholl

Daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Brian Michael Scholl

Randolph School, Northeastern University

 

Miss Jane Hollaway Simpson

Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Derek Woodly Simpson

Randolph School, University of Alabama

 

Miss Madeline Kate Slinkard

Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brian Keith Slinkard

Randolph School, Auburn University

 

Miss Caroline Robertson Smith

Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Clay Smith

Episcopal School of Dallas, Southern Methodist University

Miss Chloe June Stepien

Daughter of Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs. James Matthew Stepien, United States Army, Retired

Randolph School, Belmont University

 

Miss Sophia Kathleen Wilson

Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Arthur Wilson

Westminster Christian Academy, Auburn University