The 2015 Debutante Ball is in high gear this year with ten young ladies and their escorts participating. The Altruist Club of Roanoke is celebrating its 62nd year of presenting the ball to be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27 at Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center. The organization is proud to present the following participants and escorts:
Miss Jasmine LeeAnner Armster, daughter of Marty and Virginia Armster, is a senior at William Fleming High School and Roanoke Valley Governor’s School of Science and Technology. Her escort, Charles Cousser, III, is a 9th grader at William Fleming High and son of Charles, Jr. and Linette Cousser. Miss Armster is sponsored by John and Mary Neal with Gloria Randolph King serving as her lady-in-waiting.
Miss Elizabeth Gail Brown, daughter of Melissa and Melvin Brown, is a senior at William Fleming High School. Her escort is Tharin Nathaniel Joseph, a senior at Patrick Henry High and son of William and Tulima Joseph. She is sponsored by Adelphi Social Club with Jacqualin Moore serving as her lady-in-waiting.
Miss Ka´neyshia La’Shia Casey, daughter of Regus and Takita Casey, is a senior at William Fleming High School. Her escort, Kiante Jaron Taylor, also a senior at William Fleming, is the son of Camille Attical, and Jeffrey and Myra Grey-Taylor. She is sponsored by Beta Chi Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. with Ms. Anita Price serving as her lady-in-waiting.
Miss Denashia Elizabeth Dunnaville, daughter of George and Suzanne Dunnaville, is a senior at Northside High School. Her escort, Narik Terrell Page, is a senior at William Fleming High and the son of Ronald and Nichole Ross and Thomas Page. Miss Dunnaville is sponsored by Devon Deon Services with Stephanie Reynolds serving as her lady-in-waiting.
Miss Morgan Aaliyah Hancock, daughter of Charlotte Hancock and Steven Welcher, is a senior at Patrick Henry High School. Her escort is Mckel Reginald Manns, a junior at William Fleming High and the son of Michael and Victoria Manns. Miss Hancock is sponsored by The Continental Societies, Inc.; Donna Lee is serving as her lady-in-waiting.
Miss Shamera Lavonna Hardy, daughter of Calvin Woody, Jamise Hardy, and Anthony West, is a senior at William Fleming High School. Her escort is Floyd Jeffery Garner, Jr., also a senior at William Fleming, and the son of Floyd and Tabytha Garner. Miss Hardy is sponsored by La-Shay’s Hair Design with Danika Noel serving as her lady-in-waiting.
Miss Shayla Denise Hunt, daughter of Robert and Sandra Hunt, is a senior at William Fleming High. Her escort, Kenneth Andrew Corpening, is also a senior at William Fleming and the son of Rodney and Kimberly Corpening. Miss Hunt is sponsored by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Service with Arlene Scales serving as her lady-in-waiting.
Miss Cynthia Caroline Morgan, daughter of Darin and DeAnna Morgan, is a senior at Lord Botetourt High School. Her escort, Michael Terrell Manns, is a senior at William Fleming and the son of Michael and Victoria Manns. Miss Morgan is being sponsored by First Baptist Church Cloverdale with Ann Morgan serving as her lady-in-waiting.
Miss Brittany Renee Preston, daughter of. Adonna Hicks Lewis and Roger L. Preston, is a senior at William Fleming High School. Her escort, Javon Avian Enoch, is also a senior at William Fleming and the son of Quentina Enoch. Miss Preston is sponsored by The Roanoke Chapter of Links, Inc. with Connie Steel serving as her lady-in-waiting.
Miss De´sia Monique Terry, daughter of Omar Jordan and Crystal Terry, is a senior at Patrick Henry High School. Her escort is. Brandon Lawrence Smith, a sophomore at PH and the son of Omar and Amy Jordan and Robert Smith. Miss Terry is sponsored by Mann’s Counseling Service with Cicely Manns serving as her lady-in-waiting.
Throughout the years the Debutantes and their escorts, Debutantes of Tomorrow, Prince/Princesses and club members as a community service have donated canned goods to prepare Thanksgiving baskets including turkey and all the trimmings for a bountiful meal for distribution to those in need. Also during the six plus decades of this event, more than $200,000 in scholarships and grants has been awarded to more than 2,000 debutantes.
Tickets for the 6 p.m. dinner affair (at $50 per) may be purchased by calling Club Treasurer Don Shovely at 562-2353.
