1926 Elegance: A Cotillion Affair Debutante Candidate Application

1926 Elegance: A Cotillion Affair

Prospective Application
Candidate Information

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Candidate Full Name*

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Date of Birth

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Address*

Street Address

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Home Phone Number
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Cell Phone Number*
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Candidate Email*
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Parent/Guardian Information

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Parent/Guardian Full Name*

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Parent/Guardian Address*

Street Address

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Parent/Guardian Home Phone
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Parent/Guardian Cell Phone Number*
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Phone Work Phone Number
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Candidate Profile
Debutante Division
Current School *
Current Grade*
Cumulative GPA*
Prospective Colleges (Debutantes and Jr. Debutantes)
Please list up to THREE college you have or intend to apply for admission
Intended Major (Debutantes and Jr. Debutantes)
Special Accommodations: If selected, do you have any special needs that we need to be aware of*
If Yes, please describe
Extracurricular Activities: (includes clubs and sports in and outside of school)*
Please list any community service, civic, or volunteer activities. Please include the years of participation.
Please list any academic and community service honors, achievements or awards.
Please list any special talents, hobbies or interests.*
Are you currently employed?
If yes, how many days/hours do you work a week?
Are any members of your family members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated®*
If yes, please include the name and relationship.
Do you need assistance finding an escort? ( Debutantes and Jr. Debutantes Only)

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Participant Essay (Debutantes Only)

All Debutante candidates must submit a 450-500 word essay. All essays should be submitted as a Word or Google Doc. Essays should be double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12-point font, responding to the following prompt: "What does it mean to embody grace and leadership as a young women in today's world? Describe how you hope the cotillion will develop these qualities in you and how you plan to apply these lessons to make a positive impact in your community and future endeavors.
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Letters of Recommendation (Debutantes and Jr. Debutantes)

Submit two professional letters of recommendation from non-family members, such as: teachers or schools counselors principals or administrators, employers/supervisors, community service coordinators, religious or community leaders
Letters of Recommendation*

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Report Card ( All Applicants)

Please upload a copy of your final June 2025 report card
Report Card*

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Parent/Guardian Consent

If my daughter is selected to participate in the 2026 1926 Foundation Cotillion, I give my permission for her to participate and agree to the following financial responsibilities and commitments: (please initial each)
Payment of all required fees by designated deadlines to ensure full participation in cotillion events *
Minimum $500 patron/advertisement contribution Initials*
$500 ticket purchase requirement *
Securing both a junior escort and adult male escort for my daughter*
Parent/Guardian Full name*

First NameLast Name
Date*

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Parent/Guardian Signature

I acknowledge that meeting these financial obligations and deadlines is essential for my daughter's complete participation in all cotillion activities.*

Declarations of Candidate Participation

The 1926 Foundation’s Cotillion Committee retains the right to exercise exclusive control, regarding the participation of any applicant in the 1926 Elegance: A Cotillion Affair by declining an applicant’s participation, withdrawing the privilege of participation, or by further declining any participant’s continued participation in the Cotillion season, including the culminating event, the 1926 Elegance: A Cotillion Affair. By submitting this form, the candidate certifies and affirms the truthfulness of each of the following statements.
I am neither the subject of a pending suspension or expulsion, nor have I ever been suspended or expelled from any school for any reason.*

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In the event of a change of circumstance after the date of this certification regarding any matter contained herein, I will immediately notify the 1926 Elegance: A Cotillion Affair Committee Co-Chairs of the details of any such matter, with the full understanding that the Committee retain the exclusive rights, at any time, to decline my participation for failure to adhere to all participation criteria.*
Candidate Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Date*

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1926 Foundation Cotillion Image Release

I grant the 1926 Foundation their representatives and members (hereinafter “Committee”) the right to take photographs, videos, or other visual media of me and my property in connection with the 1926 Elegance: A Cotillion Affair, including the culminating event, 1926 Elegance: A Cotillion Affair. I authorize the Committee, its assigns and transferees to copyright, use and publish the same in print and/or electronically. I agree that the Committee may use such photographs of me with or without my name and for any lawful purpose, including for example such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and Website content. I have read and understand the above.
Parent/Guardian Full Name*

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Date*

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Signature*
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1926 Elegance: A Cotillion Affair