January 2024

TEXARKANA MAGAZINE

LANDRY GRACE TRAMMELL Landry Grace Trammell is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Trammell of Texarkana, Texas. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Martin of DeKalb, Texas, and of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ray Trammell of Texarkana, Texas. Landry is a sophomore at Texas A&M University-Texarkana, where she has just completed her first semester of nursing school. She was named on the President’s list during her freshman year for maintaining a 4.0 GPA. She plans to work in the ICU in hopes of eventually becoming a certified nurse anesthetist. Landry was presented by her father, Ryan Trammell, and was escorted by Tyler Foreman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Shon Foreman of Forest City, Arkansas. She selected “Enchanted” by Taylor Swift as her presentation song. Landry wore a feminine, soft-flowing organza ballgown designed by Morilee. The delicate drop sleeves were accentuated by ruching along the bodice. The elegant gown was completed with satin-covered buttons that cascaded down the back of the gown to the horsehair hemline. LUCY BROOKE WOODMAN Lucy Brooke Woodman is the daughter of John and Leslie Woodman of Texarkana, Texas. She is the granddaughter of Sally Patton of Texarkana, Texas. Lucy is a sophomore at Texas A&M University-Texarkana, where she is majoring in business entrepreneurship. She also attends Collectiv Academy Esthetician School in Dallas, Texas. Lucy was presented by her father, John Woodman, and escorted by her cousin, Mac Woodman. She chose the presentation song, “Purpose,” by Justin Bieber. Lucy chose a luxurious, Mikado A-line gown designed by Justin Alexander to make her debut. The stylized, strapless silhouette was accented with asymmetrical pleating across the bodice. The gown showcased a perfectly looped bustle and was finished with a bow at the waist.

Landry Grace Trammell

Lucy Brooke Woodman

Helen Clark was presented by her father, John Julian Hays, and escorted by her life-long friend of 19 years, William Beck Carter, a sophomore in the Wharton School of Business at the University of Texas in Austin, son of Robyn and Dr. Robert Carter. She selected, “Slipping through my fingers” by ABBA for her presentation song. Helen Clark debuted in a ball gown that featured delicate straps with a beaded neckline from Gracyn Elizabeth Bride Collection. The sheer bodice featured hand- beaded and sequined embroidery with silver thread and laser cut 3D petals. Beading accented the neckline and created thin straps that lead to a V-back, paired with an organza ruffle skirt accented with horsehair at each tier. Beautiful tulle covered buttons on the back bodice extended the length of the train to add the finishing touch. Helen Clark’s debut ensemble was made complete with Cornelia James duchess satin opera length gloves and was adorned with her family’s heirloom jewelry. NOELLE ELISE SHERMAN Noelle Elise Sherman is the daughter of Kane Sherman of Texarkana, Texas, and Lauren Clem-Sherman of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She is the granddaughter of Thomas Clem and Becky Clem of Texarkana, Texas, and Mrs. Tommie Sue Braley of Texarkana, Texas.

Noelle is a sophomore at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma, where she is majoring in business finance at the Price School of Business and is also minoring in Pre-law. Noelle is a member of the Alpha Iota chapter of the Delta Gamma sorority, where she is involved in recruitment, Service for Sight, and their national philanthropy events. This spring she was granted the position of shadowing a Healthcare Lobbyist at a major firm in Oklahoma City. Noelle wants to get involved and have a political standpoint for her community. Noelle was presented by her father, Kane Sherman, and escorted by her boyfriend Konstintine Gianos, a Sophomore at the University of Oklahoma. She selected “Photograph” by Ed Sheeran for her presentation song. Noelle chose an elegant, clean, and crisp design by Justin Alexander. This luxurious Mikado A-line gown featured a stylized strapless neckline that was accented with asymmetric pleating. A matching bow on the train added a unique design detail that looped onto the natural waist, creating a perfect bustle. This gown was paired with leather gloves and a crystal belt. The style was finished with pockets and Mikado-covered buttons to the end of the dress.

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