22 ladies in 22nd annual ball

The Farm in Rocky Face provided a festive setting for the 22nd annual Dalton Cotillion Ball on July 18. Twenty-two young ladies were presented to their family, friends, and the board of directors in a formal ceremony. Each debutante was attired in a white formal evening gown and given a bouquet of red roses by the board of directors. The debutantes were formally introduced and commended for their studies, activities and community service work at Friendship House this past year.

After all the young ladies were presented, they danced a grand waltz with their presenters and escorts. Following the waltz, the debutantes joined their families and friends for a formal seated dinner. Table arrangements of garden statuaries embracing white Akito roses, larkspur, waxflower, Fiji mums and mixed greenery adorned the debutantes’ tables. The tables featured a silver framed portrait of each debutante in her presentation gown. The framed portraits were given to the debutantes as a remembrance of the evening. The dinner was followed by an evening of dancing to the music of The MaleMen. Ms. Lou Ann Pope provided music for the presentation; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Forrest served as photographers, and Mrs. John Patrick served as videographer.

Hosts and hostesses for the Cotillion Ball were members of the board of directors:

Mr. and Mrs. W. Robb Andersen, Dr. and Mrs. Philip Bates Bailey, Ms. Janet Bandy, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Boring, Mr. and Mrs. James Reaves Coker III, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Crutchfield, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Creswell, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Hallsworth, Mr. and Mrs. Lamar E. Hardin, Mr. and Mrs. Mickey D. Long, Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. McCoy, and Mr. and Mrs. James T. Turberville.

Honorary directors of the Dalton Cotillion include: Mr. Jack Bandy and the late Mrs. Jack Bandy, Mr. and Mrs. James Bisson, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Burns, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Coppedge, Mr. and Mrs. James Albert Hammack, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Harris, Dr. Jacob Harrison and the late Mrs. Nancy Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kelehear, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kinard, Mr. and Mrs. Rick King, Mr. and Mrs. Norris Little, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Maybank, Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Reams, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rollins, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Ryman, Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Sanders, Mr. and Mrs. Julian Saul, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Sellers IV, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shaw, Dr. Reginald Sherrill and Ms. Margaret Richey Sherrill, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Sponcler, Mr. and Mrs. William Steve, Mr. John Tice and the late Mrs. John Tice, Mrs. Sue Tuggle and the late Mr. Joseph Tuggle, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Whitworth, and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wright.

The 2009 Dalton Cotillion members and their escorts include:

Alisha Renee Barton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Taylor Barton, was presented by her father. Miss Barton is the sister of Rachel Barton. She is attending Dalton State College where she is majoring in dental hygiene. This summer Miss Barton is working. Her escort for the evening was Joshua Garrett Roberson. He is the son of Mr. Gregory Scott Roberson and Ms. Christina Marie Hasty.

Rachel Elizabeth Boring, daughter of Mr. James Marcus Boring and Ms. Patricia Henley Boring. She was presented by her father. Miss Boring will be attending The University of Alabama this fall where she will be majoring in dance education. This summer she teaches private dance lessons as a Teacher’s Assistant at Dance Theatre of Dalton and attending dance workshops. Her escort for the evening was Matthew Gregory Townsend. He is the son of Mr. Gregory Scott Townsend and Ms. Joni Orr Manley. Mr. Townsend is attending Mercer University where he is majoring in business marketing.

Lindsey Tibbs Bramlett was presented by her father. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Randall Eugene Bramlett and the sister of Zachary Lance Bramlett. Miss Bramlett is majoring in nursing at Berry College where she participates in intramural volleyball, umpiring, and softball. She is a member of the Berry Student Nurses Club and Emerging Leaders. Miss Bramlett is attending classes at Dalton State College this summer. Her escort for the evening was George Randolph Sims, Jr. who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Randolph Sims. Mr. Sims is majoring in history at Georgia Southern University.

Christian Caroline Causby is the daughter of Mrs. Richard Clayton Causby and the late Mr. Causby. She was presented by her brother, Mr. Andrew Kennedy Eskew. Miss Causby is the sister of Andrew Eskew and Ellis Rodgers Eskew. Miss Causby is majoring in advertising at The University of Alabama where she is a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. Her escort for the evening was Mr. Dallas Curtis Hair who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Curtis Hair. Mr. Hair is majoring in biology at Georgia Southern University.

Elizabeth Sullivan Cheatham was presented by her father. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Deck Carrington Cheatham. Miss Cheatham is the sister of Sarah and Blake Cheatham. She attends Wofford College where she is majoring is psychology, a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, and will serve as the Residence Advisor next year. This summer she is working as a Senior Counselor at Riverview Camp for Girls in Mentone, Alabama. Her escort for the evening was her brother, Blake Preston Cheatham. Mr. Cheatham is a graduate of Furman University where he obtained his BA in history.

Margaret Lawrence Crutchfield, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Drennon Crutchfield Jr. was presented by her father. Miss Crutchfield is the sister of Elisabeth Allen Crutchfield. She is majoring is in elementary education at Dalton State College. Miss Crutchfield is a Roman Open, Red Cross and Salvation Army volunteer. This summer she is attending class and working at First United Methodist Church with Camp Ivy. Miss Crutcfield’s escort for the evening was John Kirk McIntosh, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hubert McIntosh. Mr. McIntosh is majoring in business at Tennessee Tech.

Jennifer Christine Enck was presented by her father. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Enck. She is the sister of Jaclyn and Robert Enck. Miss Enck attends the University of Georgia where she is majoring in environmental economics and management. She is a member of Chi Omega sorority, the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, a volunteer for Relay for Life, UGA Hero, Make a Wish, Miracle, Dawgs for a Cause and on the Dean’s List. This summer she is working at the Dalton Golf and Country Club in the Tennis Center and taking classes at Dalton State. Her escort for the evening was Walter Robb Andersen, Jr., who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Robb Andersen Sr. Mr. Andersen attends Dalton State College where he is majoring in political science.

Lindsey Brooke Epps is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Adams Epps. She was presented by her father. Lindsey attends Dalton State College where she is majoring in early childhood education. She is a member of the Baptist Collegiate Ministries. This summer, Miss Epps went on a mission trip to New Orleans. She is spending her summer volunteering and taking classes at Dalton State. Her escort for the evening was Thomas Chapman Causby. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Starr Causby. Mr. Causby attends Dalton State College where he is majoring in history.

Marianna Lee Hackney was escorted by her father. She is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Michael Hackney. She is the sister of Matthew Michael Hackney. She attends Berry College where she is majoring in music education. Miss Hackney is a member of the Women’s Music Fraternity, Sigma Iota, and a member of Collegiate Music Educators National Conference. This summer she is taking classes and serving on a mission trip. Her escort for the evening was Jeffrey Kyle Parker. He is the son of Mr. Jeff Parker and Ms. Barbara Parker. Mr. Parker is taking classes at Dalton State College where he is majoring in management information systems.

Sarah Maureen Jones is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Burch Jones. She was presented by her father. She is the sister of Emily and Abbey Jones. Miss Jones attends Dalton State College where she is majoring in general studies. Her escort was Blane Edward Bradford. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ray Bradford. Mr. Bradford attends Coosa Valley Technical College where he is majoring in early childhood education.

Lindsay Love Joyce is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Edward Joyce. She was presented by her father. She is the sister of Hannah Leigh Joyce. Miss Joyce attends Georgia Southern University where she is majoring in business management. In addition to belonging to the Phi Mu sorority, she is a Georgia Southern cheerleader. This summer she is attending classes at Georgia Southern. Her escort for the evening was Jon Michael Padgett. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Michael Padgett. Mr. Padgett attends Georgia Southern University where he is majoring in business management.

Julie Elizabeth Kinsey was presented by her father. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ridley Kinsey, III. She is the sister of Joseph Ridley Kinsey and Benjamin Donald Kinsey. Miss Kinsey attends Auburn University where she is majoring in elementary education. She is a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. Her escort for the evening was Spencer McArthur Coffey. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O’Neal Coffey. Mr. Coffey attends Auburn University where he is majoring in pre-business.

Calli Marie Long is the daughter of Mr. James Anthony Long and Ms. Susan Lorraine Long. She was presented by her father. Miss Long attends Berry College where she is an English major. She is a member of the Berry College Concert Choir, and received the Emily Vanderbilt Hammond Poetry Award. This summer she is attending class at Dalton State College. Her escort for the evening was Blake Welton Davison. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Welton Davison. Mr. Davison attends Georgia College and State University where he is majoring in pre-med biology.

Lauren Kelli McClain was presented by her father. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Loran Kelly McClain and the sister of Emily McClain. Miss McClain attended Kennesaw State College and Dalton State College where she is majoring in business and pre-law. This summer she is working and attending classes at Dalton State. Her escort for the evening was Richard David Parlo, Jr. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard David Parlo, Sr. Mr. Parlo has a degree in exercise physiology.

Mallory Kaitlyn Mullican is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick E. Mullican and Mr. and Mrs. Timothy L. Dixon. She was presented by her father. Miss Mullican is the sister of Courtney and Lauren Mullican. She attends Auburn University where she is majoring in business marketing. She is a member of Delta Gamma sorority. Her escort for the evening was Cameron Lake Hudson. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Joe Hudson. Mr. Hudson attends Georgia Southern University where he is majoring in construction management.

Anna Elizabeth Orr was presented by her father. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Sanford Orr and the sister of Kate Orr. Miss Orr attends the Georgia Institute of Technology where she is majoring in history and technology in society. In addition to being a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority, she is a Connect With Tech Host. This summer Miss Orr is interning at the McCamy Law Firm and taking a class at Dalton State College. Her escort for the evening was Patrick Michael O’Neill. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Paul O’Neill. Mr. O’Neill is majoring is sports medicine at Georgia Southern University.

Stephanie Christine Ryals, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Stephen H. Ryals, was presented by her father. Miss Ryals is the sister of Parker Bellos Ryals. She attends the University of Georgia where she is majoring in bio-chemistry. Her honors include the Dean’s List and the Barnett Writing Award. She is a member of Chi Omega sorority and volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, Relay for Life, and Dawgs for a Cause. This summer she is shadowing physicians at Dalton Ear, Nose and Throat Associates and taking classes at Dalton State College. Her escort for the evening was Walker Snow Harrison of Loudon, Tennessee. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eugene Harrison. Mr. Harrison attends Maryville College where he is majoring in theatre and pre-law.

Mary Margaret Sanders is the daughter of Mr. William Ivo Sanders and Ms. Laura Wright Sanders. She was presented by her grandfather, Mr. Thomas Louin Wright, Sr. Miss Sanders attends the University of Central Florida where she is majoring in legal studies. In addition to belonging to the Chi Omega sorority, she is in the Burnett Honors College and participates in Junior Achievement. This summer Miss Sanders is taking classes at the University of Central Florida. Her escort for the evening was Michael Albert Roan. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stephen Roan. Mr. Roan is majoring in industrial and systems engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Frances Pryce Scarborough, who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Joseph Scarborough, was presented by her father. She is the sister of Madelyn Rose and Pierson Joseph Scarborough. Miss Scarborough attends the University of Alabama where she is majoring in public relations. In addition to the Honors Program, she is a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority and a volunteer for Saint Jude Hospital. This summer, Miss Scarborough is teaching swimming lessons. Her escort for the evening was Jeremy Alton Jackson. He is the son of Mr. David Eugene Jackson and Ms. Joyce Elaine Jackson. Mr. Jackson attends the Georgia Institute of Technology where he is majoring in business management.

Carson McCall Swanson was presented by her father. She is the daughter of Mr. Gary D. Swanson, Jr. and Ms. Gina L. Swanson. She is the sister of Massey Swanson. Miss Swanson attends the Georgia Institute of Technology where she is a biomedical engineering/pre-med major. Miss Swanson is a Georgia Tech cheerleader, a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority, Connect with Tech, Campus Christian Fellowship, the American Medical Student Association, and volunteers for Ronald McDonald House and Heroes. This summer, Miss Swanson is taking classes at Georgia Tech and working in Grady Hospital’s Radiology Department. Her escort for the evening was Kenneth Preston Keck. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Preston Keck. Mr. Keck attends Austin Peay State University where he is majoring in education.

Haley Michelle Volhein is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Douglas Volhein. She was presented by her father. Miss Volhein attends the University of Kentucky where she is majoring in communications. She is a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority, Student Government, Strive for Pi’s Honors and participates in Intramural volleyball. This summer, Miss Volhein is working, attending summer classes, and volunteering. Her escort for the evening was Andrew Turner Renz. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ward Renz. Mr. Renz attends Armstrong Atlantic State University where he is majoring in pre-dental/biology.

Kaitlin Turner Watkins was presented by her father. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Eugene Watkins and the sister of Lauren Marigail Watkins. Miss Watkins attends Kennesaw State University where she is majoring in history education. She is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, Gamma Phi Beta, and Kennesaw State University Dean’s List. This summer she is traveling to New York, taking summer classes, and working at Tan Lake in Woodstock. Her escort for the evening was Logan Tyler Brock. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Wayne Brock. Mr. Brock attended Dalton State as an education major.

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