Posted 1:51 pm Sunday, September 13, 2009
Duchesses (A-L) Join Texas Rose Festival Court Oct. 8-10
(Web Editor's Note: The 2009 duchesses are profiled in two stories on TylerPaper.com. This story lists duchesses with last names beginning in the letters A through L. The remaining duchesses are in an accompanying story.)
Twenty-two out-of-town duchesses will take part in the coronation of Queen Emily Anne Austin during the 2009 Texas Rose Festival, scheduled for Oct. 8-10 in Tyler. These young women are introduced below as a prelude to the festival:
Twenty-two out-of-town duchesses will take part in the coronation of Queen Emily Anne Austin during the 2009 Texas Rose Festival, scheduled for Oct. 8-10 in Tyler. These young women are introduced below as a prelude to the festival:
LORENE SANDERS AGATHER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Neils Agather, of Dallas, is a sophomore at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, where she is majoring in business and minoring in energy and Spanish. She is a member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority and is currently the Panhellenic delegate at TCU.
Miss Agather graduated from The Episcopal School of Dallas, where she was a member of the National Honor Society and vice president of the Student Council. She also participated as captain of varsity cheerleading her junior and senior year, and worked on the yearbook as editor-in-chief during her senior year.
Miss Agather has volunteered at The Gordie Foundation since 2005. She is an active Circle of Trust member and currently works to promote alcohol awareness through The Foundation at Texas Christian University. She also volunteers once a week at the CC Moss School, tutoring children with learning deficiencies. She is a member of Young Guns, a group of young leaders who are dedicated to promoting the spirit of the Cowgirl Hall of Fame, and to preserving the traditions of Fort Worth and the American West.
This summer, Miss Agather was an intern for Texas Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison in Washington, D.C. She worked in the senator's front office, helping to give tours of the Capitol to constituents.
Family members who have participated in Tyler Rose Festival include her sister, Bradley Agather, 2006 Duchess of Preston Hollow. Miss Agather will be presented as a debutante in Dallas for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, later this year.
Miss Agather's escort is Peter Jarrett VanAmburgh.
Miss Agather graduated from The Episcopal School of Dallas, where she was a member of the National Honor Society and vice president of the Student Council. She also participated as captain of varsity cheerleading her junior and senior year, and worked on the yearbook as editor-in-chief during her senior year.
Miss Agather has volunteered at The Gordie Foundation since 2005. She is an active Circle of Trust member and currently works to promote alcohol awareness through The Foundation at Texas Christian University. She also volunteers once a week at the CC Moss School, tutoring children with learning deficiencies. She is a member of Young Guns, a group of young leaders who are dedicated to promoting the spirit of the Cowgirl Hall of Fame, and to preserving the traditions of Fort Worth and the American West.
This summer, Miss Agather was an intern for Texas Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison in Washington, D.C. She worked in the senator's front office, helping to give tours of the Capitol to constituents.
Family members who have participated in Tyler Rose Festival include her sister, Bradley Agather, 2006 Duchess of Preston Hollow. Miss Agather will be presented as a debutante in Dallas for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, later this year.
Miss Agather's escort is Peter Jarrett VanAmburgh.
PATSY KITTRELL CHANDLER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Wray Chandler, of Virginia Beach, Va., is a student at Tidewater Community College in Virginia Beach, where she is a communications major.
Miss Chandler graduated with honors, receiving an advanced diploma from Cox High School in Virginia Beach. She was elected to Student Council, and served on the Class Executive Board and as a peer tutor. She participated in both school and community sports, as a member of the varsity cross country, track and diving teams, and played travel soccer with Beach FC for seven years. She attended Camp Waldemar in Hunt, Texas, for eight summers. Miss Chandler is an active member of Wave Church, where she served as a youth leader while in high school. Currently, she leads a Bible study for high school girls, serves on the Wave Church planning council, manages the Saturday Night Youth program for middle and high school students, and is a summer camp counselor.
Family members who have participated in past Rose Festivals include her grandparents, Patsy Kittrell Clyde, 1939 duchess, and Calvin Clyde Jr., 1939 escort; her mother, Eloise Clyde Chandler, 1974 rose queen; her sisters, Mimi Clyde Chandler, 2002 duchess and Caroline Wells Chandler, 2004 duchess; her aunt, Carole Clyde Wilson, 1963 princess; and her many cousins, Betty Kittrell White, 1946 lady-in-waiting; Edwin N. Kittrell IV, 1966 escort; Katherine Clyde Ramsey, 1967 rose queen; David Wiley Clyde, 1967 attendant; Scott Rush Kittrell, 1970 escort; Ellenor Clyde Welch, 1967 attendant and 1975 lady-in-waiting; Stephen B. Kittrell, 1975 and 1977 escort; Elizabeth Harvey Clyde, 1973 attendant and 1981 lady-in-waiting; Calvin Nelson Clyde IV, 1983 escort; Lora Beth Clyde Arnold, 1988 rose queen; Leigh Agnew Clyde, 1988 lady-in-waiting; Carrie Ehmann Clark, 1978 attendant and 1989 lady-in-waiting; Anna Clyde Malone, 1996 rose queen; Calvin Nelson Clyde V, 1996 attendant; Taylor Conley Kittrell, 2001 duchess; John Kittrell Clyde, 1991 attendant and 2002 escort; Lucinda Kittrell Deere, 2003 lady-in-waiting; Paul Scott Kittrell, 2005 escort; Sarah Elizabeth Clyde, 1996 attendant, 2008 rose queen; Lauren Ferrell Clyde, 2008 attendant; Abigail Slade Clyde, 2008 attendant; James Michael Clyde, 2008 scepter bearer; and Lucinda Huffman Kittrell, current Coronation director.
Miss Chandler is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Clyde Jr. of Tyler. Her escort is Steven Clayton Calhoun.
Miss Chandler graduated with honors, receiving an advanced diploma from Cox High School in Virginia Beach. She was elected to Student Council, and served on the Class Executive Board and as a peer tutor. She participated in both school and community sports, as a member of the varsity cross country, track and diving teams, and played travel soccer with Beach FC for seven years. She attended Camp Waldemar in Hunt, Texas, for eight summers. Miss Chandler is an active member of Wave Church, where she served as a youth leader while in high school. Currently, she leads a Bible study for high school girls, serves on the Wave Church planning council, manages the Saturday Night Youth program for middle and high school students, and is a summer camp counselor.
Family members who have participated in past Rose Festivals include her grandparents, Patsy Kittrell Clyde, 1939 duchess, and Calvin Clyde Jr., 1939 escort; her mother, Eloise Clyde Chandler, 1974 rose queen; her sisters, Mimi Clyde Chandler, 2002 duchess and Caroline Wells Chandler, 2004 duchess; her aunt, Carole Clyde Wilson, 1963 princess; and her many cousins, Betty Kittrell White, 1946 lady-in-waiting; Edwin N. Kittrell IV, 1966 escort; Katherine Clyde Ramsey, 1967 rose queen; David Wiley Clyde, 1967 attendant; Scott Rush Kittrell, 1970 escort; Ellenor Clyde Welch, 1967 attendant and 1975 lady-in-waiting; Stephen B. Kittrell, 1975 and 1977 escort; Elizabeth Harvey Clyde, 1973 attendant and 1981 lady-in-waiting; Calvin Nelson Clyde IV, 1983 escort; Lora Beth Clyde Arnold, 1988 rose queen; Leigh Agnew Clyde, 1988 lady-in-waiting; Carrie Ehmann Clark, 1978 attendant and 1989 lady-in-waiting; Anna Clyde Malone, 1996 rose queen; Calvin Nelson Clyde V, 1996 attendant; Taylor Conley Kittrell, 2001 duchess; John Kittrell Clyde, 1991 attendant and 2002 escort; Lucinda Kittrell Deere, 2003 lady-in-waiting; Paul Scott Kittrell, 2005 escort; Sarah Elizabeth Clyde, 1996 attendant, 2008 rose queen; Lauren Ferrell Clyde, 2008 attendant; Abigail Slade Clyde, 2008 attendant; James Michael Clyde, 2008 scepter bearer; and Lucinda Huffman Kittrell, current Coronation director.
Miss Chandler is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Clyde Jr. of Tyler. Her escort is Steven Clayton Calhoun.
CAROLYN MCKINNON “KINNON” CHAPMAN is the daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Alton Craig Chapman of Rye, N.Y., and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. George C. Chapman of Dallas and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald M. Heinzelmann Jr., of Cloudcroft, N.M. Miss Chapman attends the University of Oklahoma in Norman, where she is a sophomore in the Honors College. As a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, she has participated in a variety of community service projects.
A 2008 graduate of Rye High School, Miss Chapman was a Rye High School Scholar and member of the National Honor Society. She also performed in her school's Musical Revue, was a varsity cheerleader for three years, and led the squad as co-captain her senior year. Before living in Rye, Miss Chapman attended Highland Park Schools in Dallas.
Miss Chapman also has served extensively through her church on mission teams in such diverse locales as Belize, New Orleans, and the Southall area of London. In addition, she has volunteered her time with Project Friendship as a mentor and tutor of elementary students.
Her brother Garrett is a junior at Rye High School in New York.
Family members of Miss Chapman who have participated in past Rose Festivals include her aunt, Mary Catherine Chapman, 1982 duchess; and her father, Alton Craig Chapman, 1979 escort.
Miss Chapman is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Rex Thompson of Tyler. Her escort is William Lanier Richey.
A 2008 graduate of Rye High School, Miss Chapman was a Rye High School Scholar and member of the National Honor Society. She also performed in her school's Musical Revue, was a varsity cheerleader for three years, and led the squad as co-captain her senior year. Before living in Rye, Miss Chapman attended Highland Park Schools in Dallas.
Miss Chapman also has served extensively through her church on mission teams in such diverse locales as Belize, New Orleans, and the Southall area of London. In addition, she has volunteered her time with Project Friendship as a mentor and tutor of elementary students.
Her brother Garrett is a junior at Rye High School in New York.
Family members of Miss Chapman who have participated in past Rose Festivals include her aunt, Mary Catherine Chapman, 1982 duchess; and her father, Alton Craig Chapman, 1979 escort.
Miss Chapman is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Rex Thompson of Tyler. Her escort is William Lanier Richey.
BLAKELEY ANN COZBY, daughter of Laura Blakeley Cozby and Christopher Clark Cozby, of Dallas, is a sophomore at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, where she is majoring in business finance at the Walton School of Business. She is active in R.E.A.L Razorbacks and is a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority.
Miss Cozby is a graduate of Highland Park High School in Dallas, where she played varsity lacrosse four years, served as team co-captain, was named to the D1 All Star Team and was selected to play at the All Star Express Tournament in Maryland in 2007. She served as treasurer and historian for Best Buddies and participated as a member of Hi-Lites Service Club and Habitat for Humanity. She was a Scottish Rite Hospital night-time volunteer for three years, served on Junior Senior Prom underwriting committee and was a Prom Queen nominee her senior year. She was a camper at Camp Longhorn for nine years, and a camp counselor for two years.
Family members who have participated in past Rose Festivals include her grandmother, the late Bettye Gleith Cobb Cozby, 1957 lady-in-waiting; father, Christopher Clark Cozby, 1982, and 1983 escort; uncle, Raymond W. Cozby III, 1979, 1980, and 1981 escort; aunt, Mary Ann Cozby, 1998, 2000 Rose Show Committee, 1999, 2002 Wardrobe Committee, 2001 Coronation wardrobe co-chair, 2006 Royalty co-chair, 2008 Coronation Committee co-chair, 2009 administrative assistant to the president; uncle, Andrew Jay Cozby, 1986 escort; aunt, Gleith Elizabeth Cozby, 1988 lady-in-waiting and aunt, Carolyn Blakeley Greaves, 1987 duchess.
Miss Cozby is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond W. Cozby III of Tyler. Her escort is Eric Caliva Lodge.
Miss Cozby is a graduate of Highland Park High School in Dallas, where she played varsity lacrosse four years, served as team co-captain, was named to the D1 All Star Team and was selected to play at the All Star Express Tournament in Maryland in 2007. She served as treasurer and historian for Best Buddies and participated as a member of Hi-Lites Service Club and Habitat for Humanity. She was a Scottish Rite Hospital night-time volunteer for three years, served on Junior Senior Prom underwriting committee and was a Prom Queen nominee her senior year. She was a camper at Camp Longhorn for nine years, and a camp counselor for two years.
Family members who have participated in past Rose Festivals include her grandmother, the late Bettye Gleith Cobb Cozby, 1957 lady-in-waiting; father, Christopher Clark Cozby, 1982, and 1983 escort; uncle, Raymond W. Cozby III, 1979, 1980, and 1981 escort; aunt, Mary Ann Cozby, 1998, 2000 Rose Show Committee, 1999, 2002 Wardrobe Committee, 2001 Coronation wardrobe co-chair, 2006 Royalty co-chair, 2008 Coronation Committee co-chair, 2009 administrative assistant to the president; uncle, Andrew Jay Cozby, 1986 escort; aunt, Gleith Elizabeth Cozby, 1988 lady-in-waiting and aunt, Carolyn Blakeley Greaves, 1987 duchess.
Miss Cozby is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond W. Cozby III of Tyler. Her escort is Eric Caliva Lodge.
ABRIE'L DOMECQ DIXSON, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Michael Douglas McFarland, of Champaign, Ill., and Mr. and Mrs. Derreck Lavon Dixson, of Cedar Hill, is a sophomore at the University of North Texas in Denton, where she is majoring in chemistry.
Miss Dixson graduated from John Tyler High School, where she was a student in the International Baccalaureate Program and member of the National Honor Society. She also participated in Student Council, serving as class officer for three years and executive officer her senior year. She was a member and captain of the Color Guard, statistician for the varsity softball and track teams, and a member of the senior leadership team.
Miss Dixson also was a member of the Rose City Chapter of Top Teens of America Inc., serving as secretary for two years. She has volunteered in many capacities including sitting and caring for elderly persons in their homes, the Salvation Army, Children's Hospital in Houston, Community Storehouse in Keller and Habitat for Humanity. She also served on the committee that organized the canned food drive benefiting the East Texas Food Bank and Pennies for Patients.
Miss Dixson is sponsored by Drs. Kirk and Jeanette Calhoun. Her escort is Tony Burnett Stephens II.
Miss Dixson graduated from John Tyler High School, where she was a student in the International Baccalaureate Program and member of the National Honor Society. She also participated in Student Council, serving as class officer for three years and executive officer her senior year. She was a member and captain of the Color Guard, statistician for the varsity softball and track teams, and a member of the senior leadership team.
Miss Dixson also was a member of the Rose City Chapter of Top Teens of America Inc., serving as secretary for two years. She has volunteered in many capacities including sitting and caring for elderly persons in their homes, the Salvation Army, Children's Hospital in Houston, Community Storehouse in Keller and Habitat for Humanity. She also served on the committee that organized the canned food drive benefiting the East Texas Food Bank and Pennies for Patients.
Miss Dixson is sponsored by Drs. Kirk and Jeanette Calhoun. Her escort is Tony Burnett Stephens II.
MEREDITH DREW GARY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Everitt Gary, of Houston, is a sophomore at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, where she is majoring in advertising. She is a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority and volunteers at the Angel Library at Texas Tech University.
Miss Gary graduated from Stratford High School in Houston, where she was a four-year member of the Stratford Honors Band, drum line and served as drum major her senior year and also served as president of the Tri M Music Honor Society. She was a member of the Stratford Orchestra, Thespians, Playhouse Orchestra and Cast, Academy of Finance, Spanish Club, Tri Theta and Young Life. As a percussionist, she participated at the regional and state level UIL competitions as a soloist, member of an ensemble, and member of the orchestra.
Miss Gary has volunteered for Texas Children's Hospital, Boys and Girls Country, Special Olympics, Child Advocacy, Memorial Assistance Ministries, Citizens for Animal Protection and has twice ridden in the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's MS150 bike tour from Houston to Austin. She is also a founder in a percussion group that performed in fundraisers for Tsunami Relief and Katrina Relief. She attended Camp Ozark for 10 years and is a member of Memorial Drive United Methodist Church.
Family members who have participated in past Rose Festivals include her mother, Dana Hutchins Gary, 1979 duchess; her father, 1975, 1976 and 1979 escort; grandmother Jacqueline Gary, 1971 Rose Show chairman, 1972 Coronation chairman, and Coronation script writer for several years; grandfather, George Morris Gary, member of the Order of the Rose; aunt, Susan Gary Strawn, 1973 lady-in-waiting, 1989 wardrobe properties chairman, 1990 and 1995 Order of the Rose Ball Committee, 1991 Wardrobe committee doorkeeper; uncle, Mark Strawn, member of the Order of the Rose; cousin, Laurel Shea Strawn, 2008 lady-in-waiting; John Britton Strawn, 1992 trainbearer to the queen and 2002 escort; and Collin Gary Strawn, 2004 escort.
Miss Gary is the granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. Aaron Hutto of Hereford, Mr. and Mrs. David H Hutchins of Katy, Mr. and Mrs. George Morris Gary of Tyler and the late Jacqueline Everitt Gary; and niece of Mr. and Mrs. John Mark Strawn of Tyler.
Miss Gary is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. John Mark Strawn. Her escort is Harrison Laing Biddle.
Miss Gary graduated from Stratford High School in Houston, where she was a four-year member of the Stratford Honors Band, drum line and served as drum major her senior year and also served as president of the Tri M Music Honor Society. She was a member of the Stratford Orchestra, Thespians, Playhouse Orchestra and Cast, Academy of Finance, Spanish Club, Tri Theta and Young Life. As a percussionist, she participated at the regional and state level UIL competitions as a soloist, member of an ensemble, and member of the orchestra.
Miss Gary has volunteered for Texas Children's Hospital, Boys and Girls Country, Special Olympics, Child Advocacy, Memorial Assistance Ministries, Citizens for Animal Protection and has twice ridden in the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's MS150 bike tour from Houston to Austin. She is also a founder in a percussion group that performed in fundraisers for Tsunami Relief and Katrina Relief. She attended Camp Ozark for 10 years and is a member of Memorial Drive United Methodist Church.
Family members who have participated in past Rose Festivals include her mother, Dana Hutchins Gary, 1979 duchess; her father, 1975, 1976 and 1979 escort; grandmother Jacqueline Gary, 1971 Rose Show chairman, 1972 Coronation chairman, and Coronation script writer for several years; grandfather, George Morris Gary, member of the Order of the Rose; aunt, Susan Gary Strawn, 1973 lady-in-waiting, 1989 wardrobe properties chairman, 1990 and 1995 Order of the Rose Ball Committee, 1991 Wardrobe committee doorkeeper; uncle, Mark Strawn, member of the Order of the Rose; cousin, Laurel Shea Strawn, 2008 lady-in-waiting; John Britton Strawn, 1992 trainbearer to the queen and 2002 escort; and Collin Gary Strawn, 2004 escort.
Miss Gary is the granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. Aaron Hutto of Hereford, Mr. and Mrs. David H Hutchins of Katy, Mr. and Mrs. George Morris Gary of Tyler and the late Jacqueline Everitt Gary; and niece of Mr. and Mrs. John Mark Strawn of Tyler.
Miss Gary is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. John Mark Strawn. Her escort is Harrison Laing Biddle.
COURTNEY ELIZABETH KIRWAN, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Michael Kirwan, of Dallas, is a sophomore at Texas A&M University in College Station, where she is majoring in interdisciplinary studies. She is a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority and Texas A&M University Gospel Choir, Voices of Praise.
Miss Kirwan graduated from Trinity Christian Academy in Addison, where she was a member of the honors chorale, singing in TPSMEA All-Region choir her freshman and junior year and performing in TPSMEA All-State choir her senior year. She competed in the TPSMEA solo and ensemble All-Region and All-State competitions. All four years in high school, Miss Kirwan competed on the varsity tennis team. While playing doubles her sophomore year, she received TAPPS district runner-up as well as became the regional doubles champion of the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation tennis tournament.
Miss Kirwan also received the varsity tennis MVP award. Beginning her sophomore year, she wrote for the school magazine called the “Rock,” which was the four-time winner of the American Scholastic Press Association. She was a writer for three years and became the Middle School/Lower School editor her senior year. She was a member of the National Honor Society and National Spanish Honor Society. She also received the Community Service Award of 30 hours of service per year. Miss Kirwan graduated from a Christian summer conference called Summit Ministries in Colorado Springs. She immersed herself in community service, volunteering to tutor at Anne Frank Elementary, as well as participating in school mission trips from Mexico to Kenya.
Her mother participated in the Rose Festival in 1977 as a lady-in-waiting. Miss Kirwan is sponsored by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Faulkner of Tyler. Her escort is Anthony Corey Cruz.
Miss Kirwan graduated from Trinity Christian Academy in Addison, where she was a member of the honors chorale, singing in TPSMEA All-Region choir her freshman and junior year and performing in TPSMEA All-State choir her senior year. She competed in the TPSMEA solo and ensemble All-Region and All-State competitions. All four years in high school, Miss Kirwan competed on the varsity tennis team. While playing doubles her sophomore year, she received TAPPS district runner-up as well as became the regional doubles champion of the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation tennis tournament.
Miss Kirwan also received the varsity tennis MVP award. Beginning her sophomore year, she wrote for the school magazine called the “Rock,” which was the four-time winner of the American Scholastic Press Association. She was a writer for three years and became the Middle School/Lower School editor her senior year. She was a member of the National Honor Society and National Spanish Honor Society. She also received the Community Service Award of 30 hours of service per year. Miss Kirwan graduated from a Christian summer conference called Summit Ministries in Colorado Springs. She immersed herself in community service, volunteering to tutor at Anne Frank Elementary, as well as participating in school mission trips from Mexico to Kenya.
Her mother participated in the Rose Festival in 1977 as a lady-in-waiting. Miss Kirwan is sponsored by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Faulkner of Tyler. Her escort is Anthony Corey Cruz.
MARGUERITE KLEINHEINZ, daughter of John and Marsha Kleinheinz, of Fort Worth, is a sophomore at Southern Methodist University. She is involved in her sorority Pi Beta Phi and is on the honor roll.
Miss Kleinheinz graduated from Episcopal High School, a boarding school in Virginia, where she played on many varsity sports teams and was involved in the community. She loves going out with friends and being close to her family. Before the Rose Festival, she represented Fort Worth in Waco's Cotton Palace.
Family members who have participate in the Rose Festival include Margaret Chilton, 1961 duchess; Wynne Chilton, 1965 duchess; Cantey Hendrix, 1966; Lisa Hendrix, 1973; Elizabeth King Chilton, 1980; Margaret Ann Worshim, 1985; Claire Elizabeth Chilton attendant to the queen, 2001; Thomas Scott Chilton Jr., 2008; and Michael Colin Philpott, 2009.
Miss Kleinheinz is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Brown. Her escort is her cousin, Benjamin Prater Monning IV.
Miss Kleinheinz graduated from Episcopal High School, a boarding school in Virginia, where she played on many varsity sports teams and was involved in the community. She loves going out with friends and being close to her family. Before the Rose Festival, she represented Fort Worth in Waco's Cotton Palace.
Family members who have participate in the Rose Festival include Margaret Chilton, 1961 duchess; Wynne Chilton, 1965 duchess; Cantey Hendrix, 1966; Lisa Hendrix, 1973; Elizabeth King Chilton, 1980; Margaret Ann Worshim, 1985; Claire Elizabeth Chilton attendant to the queen, 2001; Thomas Scott Chilton Jr., 2008; and Michael Colin Philpott, 2009.
Miss Kleinheinz is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Brown. Her escort is her cousin, Benjamin Prater Monning IV.
CLAIRE ANN LEWIS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Michael Lewis, of Dallas, is a sophomore at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Va., where she is majoring in English. She is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. Miss Lewis was appointed as a representative on the Student Recruitment Committee and serves as a tour guide. She was also selected as a member of the Fancy Dress Committee and assists with the fundraising for the historic event. She attends Reformed University Fellowship and Park Cities Presbyterian Church.
Miss Lewis graduated from Highland Park High School in Dallas, where she was editor-in-chief of the nationally acclaimed and award-winning Bagpipe newspaper. Miss Lewis was also elected as a member of the Honor Council, and played on the three-time state runner-up golf team from 2004-2006, lettering on varsity each year. Miss Lewis was also Dallas Country Club Junior Golf Champion for 2003, 2004 and 2006. A National Merit Commended Scholar, Miss Lewis was a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Quill and Scroll Journalism Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society. Miss Lewis has volunteered for Interfaith Housing Coalition, Dallas Pregnancy Resource Center and Shattered Dreams.
During the summer, Miss Lewis returned as a counselor to Camp Waldemar, where she was a camper for seven summers. During those summers, Miss Lewis excelled at riflery, canoeing and golf and was elected High Senior Leader of the Aztec tribe.
She was presented earlier in the year representing Dallas as a Duchess in the Admirals Club Coronation Ball in Austin.
Miss Lewis is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. George Rowe of Tyler. Her escort is Marshall Boswell Mays.
Miss Lewis graduated from Highland Park High School in Dallas, where she was editor-in-chief of the nationally acclaimed and award-winning Bagpipe newspaper. Miss Lewis was also elected as a member of the Honor Council, and played on the three-time state runner-up golf team from 2004-2006, lettering on varsity each year. Miss Lewis was also Dallas Country Club Junior Golf Champion for 2003, 2004 and 2006. A National Merit Commended Scholar, Miss Lewis was a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Quill and Scroll Journalism Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society. Miss Lewis has volunteered for Interfaith Housing Coalition, Dallas Pregnancy Resource Center and Shattered Dreams.
During the summer, Miss Lewis returned as a counselor to Camp Waldemar, where she was a camper for seven summers. During those summers, Miss Lewis excelled at riflery, canoeing and golf and was elected High Senior Leader of the Aztec tribe.
She was presented earlier in the year representing Dallas as a Duchess in the Admirals Club Coronation Ball in Austin.
Miss Lewis is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. George Rowe of Tyler. Her escort is Marshall Boswell Mays.
