We would like the names of the escorts and their parents as early as possible. The deadline for submitting the final Escort Form is December 1, 2023 at 11:59 PM. A black tuxedo with appropriate black shoes is required for the escorts. Boutonnières will be provided to the escorts. A Debutante’s young male escort should possess the following qualities:
- An attractive personality
- A good reputation in the community
- A positive aim in life and hope for the future
- Believe in service to his community
ESCORTS RULES, REGULATIONS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Be enrolled in school;
- Have a reputation for good character and conduct;
- Never have been married;
- Not over 21 years of age, nor less than a high school freshman;
- Escorts with excessive absences from dance practice will not participate in the cotillion waltz.
- Have good personal grooming;
- Be willing to pay the tuxedo rental, no trench coats;
- Be willing to attend activities when requested;
- Have not fathered a child;
- Be appropriately attired at all rehearsals. Please, no earrings at any function!
- If an escort has braids, dreads, cornrows, or twists, the style should be neat; neat means that the hair should be lined with no designs cut into the hair or wholly braided.