TEXARKANA MAGAZINE
Jane Elizabeth Rounds
Holly Ann Thornton
Evelyn Grace Patterson
JANE ELIZABETH ROUNDS
Patsy Thornton and the late Joe Thornton, all of Texarkana, Texas. Holly is a sophomore at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, where she is majoring in kinesiology with a minor in public relations. She is a member of the Phi Eta chapter of Delta Delta Delta, where she is dedicated to Tri Delta’s mission of helping St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital find cures for childhood cancer and other life- threatening diseases through the sorority’s continuous fundraising events. She is a lifelong member of Williams Memorial United Methodist Church in Texarkana, Texas, and attends Indiana Avenue Baptist Church while in Lubbock. Haley Reinhart’s version of “Can’t Help Falling in Love” is Holly’s selection for her presentation song. She is escorted by William David Bayouth, a sophomore at Texas Tech University and the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Bayouth of Lubbock. Holly took her bow in a classic, organdy A-line gown by designer Justin Alexander. The straight, strapless neckline was accentuated with delicate pleating that continued to the back of the gown, leading to a satin belt at the natural waistline. Satin opera length gloves by Caroline Amato complete Holly’s look. EVELYN GRACE PATTERSON Miss Evelyn Grace Patterson is the daughter of Ms. Katherine Weber and Mr. Ty Patterson of Texarkana, Texas. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Mary Katherine Weber and the late Dr. Patrick Weber and Mr. And Mrs. Cary Patterson of Texarkana, Texas. Miss Patterson is a sophomore at the University of California Berkeley, studying business administration with an emphasis
in marketing. She is a member of Alpha Phi International, where she holds roles as the director of social media, Philanthropy Day chair, and coordinator of internal social affairs. Miss Patterson is also an active member of the Haas Business School Association, where she serves as a student affairs associate managing thousands of Haas Business Schools’ newly admitted students. Over the summer, Evelyn worked as a U.S. Women’s Open marketing intern for Pebble Beach in Carmel, California. Throughout her internship, she conducted stakeholder interviews, financial analysis, and marketing research to develop a formal brand partnership business plan, presented findings to the Chief Technology officer and marketing department, led background research efforts for 2023 U.S. Women’s Open, assisted in corporate hospitality sales and prospecting; efforts helped the team close over $500K in sales and supported Director of U.S. Open Partnerships with drafting corporate hospitality legal agreements and the U.S. Women’s Open Servicing Manual. “Beneath Your Beautiful,” a song by Mike Posner, Timothy McKenzie and Emeli Sande, was selected by Evelyn for her presentation song. She was escorted by Sam Bradshaw, a sophomore at Texarkana College and the grandson of Mr. Jimmy Murphy. Evelyn was presented in a sophisticated fit and flare design by Justin Alexander. All over venetian lace and a sweetheart neckline created her classic look, while an illusion back added the finishing touch. Italian lambskin opera length gloves by Carolina Amato completed her presentation ensemble.
Miss Jane Elizabeth Rounds is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jason Rounds of Little Rock, Arkansas, formerly of Texarkana, Texas. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Rounds and the late JoAnn Rounds of Jefferson, Texas, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Roger Ratliff of Silsbee, Texas. Miss Rounds is a sophomore at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas, where she is majoring in exercise science in the College of Education and Health Professions. She is a member of the Psi Chapter of Chi Omega and serves as a Major Mentor. She is a member of Williams Memorial United Methodist Church in Texarkana, Texas. Miss Rounds was presented by her father, Jason Rounds. She was escorted by Mr. Rhett Young, a sophomore at the University of Oklahoma in Norman and the son of Mr. Mike Young and the late Kristian Robertson. She chose “Upside Down” by Jack Johnson, a childhood favorite, for her presentation song. Jane chose a classic, yet modern Sincerity by Justin Alexander ball gown created in a unique textured pique fabric. Her gown featured a sweetheart neckline, accented with modern pleating across the bodice and continuing along the back waistline. Detailed with partial illusion and lace appliques, the gown was finished with classic fabric buttons. Cornelia James duchess satin gloves completed her look. HOLLY ANN THORNTON Miss Holly Ann Thornton is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Thornton of Texarkana, Texas. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Terrell McDowell, and Ms.
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