28 dresses: Jack and Jill's Houston debutantes enter modern society the Gen Z way
Debutante Cimone Woodward dances during the Houston Chapter's 32nd annual Jack & Jill Debutante Ball at Hilton Americas Houston on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022 in Houston.It's the morning of the Jack and Jill's Debutante Ball on Dec. 29 and Minla Phillips, 20, is a little tired. She's hours away from making her official debut into society — but first, Starbucks. After Phillips' mom delivers a caramel ribbon crunch frappuccino and pumpkin loaf, her daughter is revived.
"To me, being a debutante means always being classy," Phillips says."I've seen a lot of girls go through debutante season. I saw their dresses, and how close the girls became and always wanted to be part of it." "It's a historically African-American organization where mothers are the members who seek to create opportunities for their children through community involvement, philanthropy and education," explains Jocelyn Greely, president of the Houston chapter."It's attainable," Greely says."We have chapter members from all professions who participate. It's a commitment when someone decided they want this for their family.
Debutantes wait backstage during the Houston Chapter's 32nd annual Jack & Jill Debutante Ball at Hilton Americas Houston on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022 in Houston.Cimone, who's studying biology at Howard and wants to be a neurosurgeon, shared that having a solid group of friends who share a similar culture was a big draw.
Eliot Aiman is pairing her ruffled, princess-style gown with low heels in anticipation of standing all night. Not that she minds, she's waited a long time to get all dolled up. Debutante Daija Satcher hugs her mother after being presented during the Houston Chapter's 32nd annual Jack & Jill Debutante Ball at Hilton Americas Houston on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022 in Houston.There are 28 debutantes and 6 stags, male participants, this year. After each one is presented, they promenade on the dance floor and salute their mothers with a single rose. Then there's a series of waltzes.
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