53rd Cotillion Pageant
From left to right: Debutantes Kylie Pearson, Carisma Murray, Rayna Mack, Tatyana Brown, Maria Allen, Conner Lane, Faith Oglesby, Mykel Barno, Nia Mearite, and Alexis West
Epsilon Chi Omega Chapter, Florence, S.C. presented its 53rd Cotillion Pageant on November 5, 2016 at the Strive Hard Educational, Recreational and Enrichment Center (SHEREC) on the campus of New Ebenezer Baptist Church. This signature scholarship program, sponsored by the chapter, recognizes young women in surrounding communities who exemplify impeccable character, morals, and educational achievement. The theme of the Cotillion was “Cultured Pearls: Rare and Unique.” Mrs. Wilson Anne Addison, chapter president, and Florence School District One educator served as Mistress of Ceremonies.
From Left to Right: First Attendant: Miss Maria Allen, Miss Debutante 2016: Miss Conner Lane, Second Attendant: Miss Faith Oglesby
Ten extraordinary young ladies were recognized for their outstanding academic performances, remarkable talents, and their unselfish service to the Florence/Darlington communities during the cotillion. These young ladies participated in a variety of activities prior to the cotillion designed to broaden their experiences intellectually and culturally.
The ten “Cultured Pearls” were from Florence, Darlington, and Marion.
The Debutantes were as follows:
Debutante Kylie Pearson, is the daughter of Mrs. Antoneia Kirby and Mr. Kali Pearson. Kylie, who is a junior at Darlington High School was presented by her father. She was escorted by, Mr. Tremayne E. Johnson, III, the son of Mr. and Tremayne E. and Mrs. Michele Johnson.
Debutante Carisma Murray, is the daughter of Mr. Kevin and Mrs. Tiffany Murray. Carisma, who is a junior at Wilson high School, was presented by her father. She was escorted by, Mr. Tyler Johnson, son of Miss Wonza Johnson.
Debutante Rayna Mack, is the daughter of Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Tonette Mack. Rayna, an early graduate of Wilson High School and freshman at Francis Marion University, was presented by her father. She was escorted by, Mr. Cameron Hall, the son of Ms. Sheila Ann McCray and Mr. Bobby Hall Jr.
Debutante Tatyana Brown, is the daughter of Mr. James and Mrs. Vanessa Brown, III. Tatyana, a senior at Wilson High School, was presented by her father. She was escorted by Mr. Larryon George, the son of Mr. Larry and Mrs. Sandra George.
Debutante Maria Allen, is the daughter of Mr. Garnett and Mrs. Palmer Allen. Maria, a senior at South Florence High School, was presented by her Uncle, Mr. William Johnson. She was escorted by her brother, Mr. Theodore Allen. Maria is a senior at South Florence High School.
Debutante Conner Lane, is the daughter of Mr. Conyers and Mrs. Myretta Lane. Conner, a senior at West Florence High School, was presented by her father. She was escorted by Mr. James Austin Haynes, the son of the late James D. Haynes, II and Mrs. Andromeda (Angie) Haynes.
Debutante Faith Oglesby, is the daughter of Mr. Dallas and Mrs. Darlene Cantey. Faith, who is a senior at Marion High School, was presented by her father. She was escorted by Mr. Kyle Burns, the son of Mr. Darryl and Mrs. Felicia Burns.
Debutante Mykel Barno, is the daughter of Mr. Dwayne and Mrs. Shana Harrell. Mykel, who is a senior at Darlington High School, was presented by her father. She was escorted by Mr. Nicholas Johnson, the son of Ms. Nia Johnson.
Debutante Nia Mearite, is the daughter of Ms. Lakeisha Mearite and Mr. George Frazier, III. Nia, an early graduate of Wilson High School and freshman at Coastal Carolina University, was presented by her father. She was escorted by Mr. Derek Martin, the son of Mr. Derek and Mrs. Tangy Martin.
Debutante Alexis West, is the daughter of Ms. Kimberly West and Mr. Lavern Gardner. Alexis, a senior at Darlington High School, was presented by her father. She was escorted by Mr. KeShawn Milling, the son of Mr. Corey and Mrs. Stacey Milling.