January 2024

TEXARKANA MAGAZINE

Olivia Grace George

Helen Clark Hays

Noelle Elise Sherman

Mary Margaret chose an elegant A-line dress paired with leather gloves. The pleats in her dress revealed a gentle shine in the charmeuse fabric while the empire waist and flutter sleeves brought a timeless look. RAEGAN LEE DURMON Raegan Lee Durmon is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Justin Durmon of Acworth, Georgia. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Durmon of Bloomburg, Texas, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pearcy of Texarkana, Texas. Raegan is a sophomore at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas, where she is majoring in business. Raegan is a member of the Arkansas Alpha Chapter Pi Beta Phi sorority, where she participated in fall recruitment and is involved in Pi Beta Phi’s philanthropy, Read>Lead>Achieve. She ran in the most recent 5k event that her sorority puts on annually to raise money for children’s literacy. Raegan was presented by her father, Justin Durmon, and was escorted by her brother, Riley Durmon. She chose the presentation song, “Kiss the Rain,” by Yiruma. Raegan chose a stunning, custom designed ball gown from the Gracyn Elizabeth Bride collection. The sweetheart neckline and inverted box pleating were accentuated by the rich butter satin fabric of her gown. A luxe satin bow sat at the waist to flatter the full A-line skirt and fabric buttons cascading the length of the gown, adding the perfect finishing touches. Raegan paired her Gracyn Elizabeth gown with satin opera gloves accessorized with pearl closures. OLIVIA GRACE GEORGE Olivia Grace George is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adrian George of Texarkana, Texas. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Kendrick of Magnolia, Arkansas, and Ms. Marjorie George of Mountain Home, Arkansas.

Olivia Grace is a sophomore at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana, where she is pursuing a degree in Elementary Education and was named on the dean’s list her freshman year. Olivia Grace is a member of the Beta Epsilon Chapter of the Sigma Kappa sorority, as well as a member of the Junior Panhellenic Council. She is also a member of the Louisiana Tech Regal Blues Dance Team, Student Recruiters, Peer Leadership Council, and Miss Louisiana Organization. Olivia Grace was presented by her father, Adrian Shaun George ,and escorted by her boyfriend, Luke Smith, a sophomore at Louisiana Tech University. She chose “Unforgettable” by Nat “King” Cole as her presentation song. Olivia Grace wore a couture gown by Madison James. It showcased silk organza raw edged ruffles with a sweetheart ruched bodice and off the shoulder silk tulle straps. HELEN CLARK HAYS Miss Helen Clark Hays is the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. John Julian Hays of Texarkana. Texas. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Joyce Luker and the late Melvin Luker of Hope, Arkansas, and Mrs. Betty Jo Hays and the late Thomas Edward Hays, Jr. of Hope, Arkansas. Helen Clark is a sophomore at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville where she is in the honors college and is studying communication sciences and disorders and is pursuing a minor in communications. She was named to the dean’s list and the National Honor Society for the university. She is a member of the Psi Chapter of Chi Omega Sorority where her academics, community service, and campus involvement earned her house points to achieve residence at the historic Chi Omega house.

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