The Los Angeles Links’ 70 th Anniversary Cotillion Ball was an unforgettable event! It began with violinists Mark Carjill and Paul Barker, harpist Charlene Carmon, and soloist Mabvuto Carpenter performing on a dazzling stage in The Beverly Hilton’s International Ballroom.
The presentation set the tone for a truly a platinum event! A 10-foot white flowered arch containing a floral “70” invited the Cotillionette’s to stage center in front of sparkling gossamer gathered curtains and a black backdrop covered with lights twinkling like diamonds.
Continuing the evening, Cotillion Chair Deborah Warford Beavers gave the occasion of the evening and explained the meaning of the theme for the event by stating, “To Believe in one’s self means you have self confidence that will allow you to overcome any obstacle placed before you, and that you live your life based on the ‘I Can Model.’
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“We live in a world that is rift with trouble and turmoil-challenges at every turn, but in spite of this negative environment, one must never give up hope because ‘somewhere over the rainbow, blue skies shine.”
These words rang throughout the night within the music, decorum and as the audience recognized 69 years of Post Cotillionettes, the Cotillion Guild, who have come before and have proven that they too exemplify the philosophy of “Believe in Yourself.”
During the event, remarks were given by Links Western Area Director Lorna Hankins; L.A. Links Chapter President Kimberly Beavers Noble, who also served as emcee; and Link Bobbi Tillman. Also, Dr. Anitha Mitchell, president of the Los Angeles Chapter Charitable Trust, presented more than $34,000 in scholarships to the 13 debutants.
Following the words of wisdom from the speakers and the presentation of scholarships, each debutant was introduced along with their parents and escorts to hundreds of invited guests. Under glowing flower ladened crystal chandeliers, the Cotillionettes descended the illuminated glass-like staircase to the dance floor and the white-gloved hands of their welcoming, proud fathers.
A spectacular platinum setting for the phenomenal 2022, 70th Anniversary Cotillionettes’ Gala with the apropos theme, “Believe in Yourself.”