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passage, where young woman were presented to polite society. Today's
Debutante Cotillion is more often a recognition of an already accomplished and assured young woman. Organizers describe today's debutante as a mature, active and involved young woman, striving for success in college and a chosen career, and dedicated to supporting the charity work of the National Debutante Cotillion Foundation. The Washington Post described the Cotillion as "networking in a ball gown."
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Cotillion's geographic base. Originally, only area families participated. Today young women from many states travel to Washington to be presented. Regional Chairmen from many states including California, South Carolina, New York, North Carolina, Ohio,
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National Debutante Cotillion Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all-volunteer public charity, which supports humanitarian works and organizations, including the Children's National Medical Center of Washington, DC. The primary fundraiser for the foundation is the National
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Hundreds of young ladies, their families, friends, and escorts have "had a ball" at
Washington's oldest and most prestigious debutante presentation. Recently, changing customs and raised social consciousness have altered the debutante tradition. In the past, "coming out parties" were a rite of
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Washington, D.C. Founded in 1949 by Miss Mary-Stuart Montague Price, one of the grande dames of Washington society. "Studie", as she is affectionately known, continues to serve as Chairman Emerita.
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