another meaningful tradition emerged as mothers began adorning their debutantes with pearl necklaces during the presentation phase, a custom introduced to the Chapter by esteemed member Jouanna Crossland-Wells. For several years, Ernestine Young Morris, a distinguished member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the proprietor of Jorota Press served as the dedicated printer of the Cotillion's souvenir program. Evolving with the times, the 2010 Souvenir Ad Co-Chairpersons, Rownia Watson and Michelle Bronner, alongside Cotillion Co-Chairperson Angaletta Shufford, played integral roles in orchestrating the layout and design of a DVD, complete with a condensed version of the souvenir program. This strategic move not only reduced costs but also empowered the chapter to allocate more resources towards awards, aligning with the core purpose of the Cotillion. Continuing this trajectory of progress, the 2024 Souvenir Ad Co-Chairpersons, Towanda Mullins, Jessyca Blake, and Charla Martin Bloodsaw, introduced a cutting-edge entirely electronic edition of the Souvenir book for Cotillion guests. In addition to this modern innovation, the cherished tradition of the hardbound book persisted, ensuring a harmonious fusion of contemporary convenience and enduring sophistication. Delta members Denise Brandon (1983 debutante) and Dana Grimes-Roberts (1995 debutante) etched their names into Cotillion history by completing a full circle journey, transitioning from debutantes to Chairperson or Co-Chairperson of the Les Belles Perles Debutante Cotillion. Their remarkable achievement adds to the legacy of former debutantes who, as Sorority members, generously volunteered their time in various capacities for the Cotillion. This accomplishment highlights the dedication and commitment of Delta members to the Cotillion's enduring tradition of excellence. Furthermore, the 2024 Cotillion stands as a momentous occasion as Legacy duos united to co-chair the event for the very first time. The late Margaret Roberts, a distinguished Cotillion Chair in 1998 and 1999, alongside her daughter Lori Al Amin, who contributed her expertise as a longtime Cotillion committee member and also the proud mother of a 2019 debutante, exemplified seamless collaboration. Joining them were Carolyn O. Brown, a former Cotillion Chair in 1995, a debutante in the Dayton Alumnae Chapter’s Cotillion class of 1966, and mother to 2 former debutantes (1998 and 2002)
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