Posted 10:14 pm Sunday, September 23, 2012
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Out-of-town duchesses linked to Tyler families
Joining Rose Queen Haley McGrede Anderson and other Tyler participants in the Texas Rose Festival's queen's court are 23 young women serving as the out-of-town duchesses.
The women are members of families who have close connections to Tyler families. Many have a history of family participation in the Texas Rose Festival.
They will be formally presented during the elaborate Queen's Coronation on Oct. 19 in the Cowan Center at The University of Texas at Tyler. Tickets can be ordered by calling the box office at 903-566-7424 or going to the website texasrosefestival.com.
The festival theme is “Indochine: Year of the Dragon.” Events will take place Oct. 18 to 21 celebrating the beauty of the rose and Tyler's rose industry.
The women are members of families who have close connections to Tyler families. Many have a history of family participation in the Texas Rose Festival.
They will be formally presented during the elaborate Queen's Coronation on Oct. 19 in the Cowan Center at The University of Texas at Tyler. Tickets can be ordered by calling the box office at 903-566-7424 or going to the website texasrosefestival.com.
The festival theme is “Indochine: Year of the Dragon.” Events will take place Oct. 18 to 21 celebrating the beauty of the rose and Tyler's rose industry.
OUT-OF-TOWN DUCHESSES
Virginia Peterson Andrews, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Richard Andrews of Fort Worth, is the Duchess of Fort Worth.
A finance major at Texas Christian University, she is in Chi Omega sorority. In high school she was a cheerleader, an honor student and tennis team captain.
Miss Andrews is sponsored by Dr. and Mrs. William George Brelsford.
Camilla Rose Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Brown Jr. of Waco, is the Duchess of Waco.
A business major at Texas Christian University, she is in Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. In high school she was a Leadership for Life coach, in academic honor societies and competed in volleyball.
Miss Brown is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Faulkner.
Georganna Beall Carlock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George David Carlock III of Dallas, is the Duchess of Greenway Parks.
A journalism and Spanish major at Washington & Lee University, she is in Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, on the Student Recruitment Committee and a peer counselor. She is also on the dean's list.
Miss Carlock is sponsored by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Upton Beall.
Emily Ann Closuit, daughter of Kenneth Paul Closuit and Catherine Sheppard Closuit of Aledo, is the Duchess of Aledo.
A marketing and education major at West Texas A&M University, she is on the college soccer team. In high school she was a standout in soccer and received honors for academic excellence.
Miss Closuit is sponsored by her grandmother, Ann C. Norris.
A finance major at Texas Christian University, she is in Chi Omega sorority. In high school she was a cheerleader, an honor student and tennis team captain.
Miss Andrews is sponsored by Dr. and Mrs. William George Brelsford.
Camilla Rose Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Brown Jr. of Waco, is the Duchess of Waco.
A business major at Texas Christian University, she is in Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. In high school she was a Leadership for Life coach, in academic honor societies and competed in volleyball.
Miss Brown is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Faulkner.
Georganna Beall Carlock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George David Carlock III of Dallas, is the Duchess of Greenway Parks.
A journalism and Spanish major at Washington & Lee University, she is in Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, on the Student Recruitment Committee and a peer counselor. She is also on the dean's list.
Miss Carlock is sponsored by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Upton Beall.
Emily Ann Closuit, daughter of Kenneth Paul Closuit and Catherine Sheppard Closuit of Aledo, is the Duchess of Aledo.
A marketing and education major at West Texas A&M University, she is on the college soccer team. In high school she was a standout in soccer and received honors for academic excellence.
Miss Closuit is sponsored by her grandmother, Ann C. Norris.
Catherine Elizabeth Crawford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Crawford of Abilene, is the Duchess of Abilene.
A speech pathology major at Texas Christian University, she is in Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. In high school she received awards for exceptional community service and academic excellence and competed in sports.
Miss Crawford is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Brian Hancock.
Caroline Lee Dillon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Richard Dillon of Dallas, is the Duchess of Preston Hollow.
She attends Southern Methodist University where she is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and is involved in the Best Buddies program and Mentors in the Community tutoring.
Miss Dillon is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Steve Roosth.
Katherine Jane Francis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William D. Francis of Dallas, is the Duchess of North Dallas.
A human and organizational development major at Vanderbilt University, she is a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority, a Peabody Scholar and recipient of the Kathaleen K. Bauer ASTRA Scholarship.
Miss Francis is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Babin.
Lilly Elana Foulard, daughter of Michael Foulard and Dr. Georgia Gatoura Foulard is the Duchess of River Oaks.
A fine arts major at the University of Southern California, she is in Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and a member of the college ski team and National Society of Collegiate Scholars.
Miss Foulard is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Hal Bertram.
A speech pathology major at Texas Christian University, she is in Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. In high school she received awards for exceptional community service and academic excellence and competed in sports.
Miss Crawford is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Brian Hancock.
Caroline Lee Dillon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Richard Dillon of Dallas, is the Duchess of Preston Hollow.
She attends Southern Methodist University where she is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and is involved in the Best Buddies program and Mentors in the Community tutoring.
Miss Dillon is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Steve Roosth.
Katherine Jane Francis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William D. Francis of Dallas, is the Duchess of North Dallas.
A human and organizational development major at Vanderbilt University, she is a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority, a Peabody Scholar and recipient of the Kathaleen K. Bauer ASTRA Scholarship.
Miss Francis is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Babin.
Lilly Elana Foulard, daughter of Michael Foulard and Dr. Georgia Gatoura Foulard is the Duchess of River Oaks.
A fine arts major at the University of Southern California, she is in Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and a member of the college ski team and National Society of Collegiate Scholars.
Miss Foulard is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Hal Bertram.
Bailey Lafeyette Harrison, daughter of Ms. Laurie Sands Harrison of Dallas and Frank Walls Harrison III of Dallas, is the Duchess of Dallas.
She attends Texas Christian University where she is a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. In high school she played tennis was a volunteer at Dallas Children's Theatre and took part in international study travel.
Miss Harrison is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Guy Griffeth.
Katherine Ross Kirkland, daughter of Robert Wales Kirkland of Houston, is the Duchess of the Bayou City.
She attends Wake Forest University where she is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. In high school she competed in field hockey, soccer and track, was the year book editor and received academic honors.
Miss Kirkland is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cooper.
Madison Meryl Leibman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Neil Leibman of Houston, is the Duchess of Memorial.
She is studying business at The University of Texas at Austin where she is a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. She is involved in UT's S.H.A.R.E. program and has studied British cultural history in Cambridge, England.
Miss Leibman is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Brian Clarke.
Patricia Porter Mays, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Mays of Fort Worth, is the Duchess of Overton Park.
A communications sciences major at The University of Texas at Austin, she is in Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and in the Phi Eta Sigma and Alpha Lambda Delta honor societies. In high school she was a National Merit Scholar and the yearbook editor.
Miss Mays is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Upton Beall.
She attends Texas Christian University where she is a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. In high school she played tennis was a volunteer at Dallas Children's Theatre and took part in international study travel.
Miss Harrison is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Guy Griffeth.
Katherine Ross Kirkland, daughter of Robert Wales Kirkland of Houston, is the Duchess of the Bayou City.
She attends Wake Forest University where she is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. In high school she competed in field hockey, soccer and track, was the year book editor and received academic honors.
Miss Kirkland is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cooper.
Madison Meryl Leibman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Neil Leibman of Houston, is the Duchess of Memorial.
She is studying business at The University of Texas at Austin where she is a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. She is involved in UT's S.H.A.R.E. program and has studied British cultural history in Cambridge, England.
Miss Leibman is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Brian Clarke.
Patricia Porter Mays, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Mays of Fort Worth, is the Duchess of Overton Park.
A communications sciences major at The University of Texas at Austin, she is in Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and in the Phi Eta Sigma and Alpha Lambda Delta honor societies. In high school she was a National Merit Scholar and the yearbook editor.
Miss Mays is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Upton Beall.
Megan Lea Milliorn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Milliorn of Dallas, is the Duchess of University.
A business major at Texas Tech University, she is in Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. At Texas Tech, she made the President's Honor Roll, and is a recipient of an LP&L Impact Scholarship honoring academics, achievement and community service.
Miss Milliorn is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davis.
Jennifer Laurence Orr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Orr Jr. of Houston, is the Duchess of Farnham Park.
A communications major at The University of Texas at Austin, she is in Pi Beta Phi sorority. In high school she was a cheerleader, yearbook editor and active in the National Charity League.
Miss Orr is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Brian Clarke.
Margaret Haley Phillips, daughter of Ambassador Jeanne L. Phillips and the late David M. Phillips, is the Duchess of the Metroplex.
A public policy and corporate strategy major at Vanderbilt University, she a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and on the Vanderbilt Honor Council. In high school she was captain of the field hockey team and volunteered at a women's shelter.
Miss Phillips is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Brookshire.
Catherine Elizabeth Prejean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Prejean of Dallas, is the Duchess of North Texas.
A corporate communications major at The University of Texas at Austin, she is in Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She has been nationally ranked in USTA tennis, competed in soccer and was on the honor roll.
Miss Prejean is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. James Wynne.
A business major at Texas Tech University, she is in Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. At Texas Tech, she made the President's Honor Roll, and is a recipient of an LP&L Impact Scholarship honoring academics, achievement and community service.
Miss Milliorn is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davis.
Jennifer Laurence Orr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Orr Jr. of Houston, is the Duchess of Farnham Park.
A communications major at The University of Texas at Austin, she is in Pi Beta Phi sorority. In high school she was a cheerleader, yearbook editor and active in the National Charity League.
Miss Orr is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Brian Clarke.
Margaret Haley Phillips, daughter of Ambassador Jeanne L. Phillips and the late David M. Phillips, is the Duchess of the Metroplex.
A public policy and corporate strategy major at Vanderbilt University, she a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and on the Vanderbilt Honor Council. In high school she was captain of the field hockey team and volunteered at a women's shelter.
Miss Phillips is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Brookshire.
Catherine Elizabeth Prejean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Prejean of Dallas, is the Duchess of North Texas.
A corporate communications major at The University of Texas at Austin, she is in Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She has been nationally ranked in USTA tennis, competed in soccer and was on the honor roll.
Miss Prejean is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. James Wynne.
Hailey Maclaine Rankin, daughter of. Richard Rankin of Dallas and Ms. Lucy Rankin of Boerne, is the Duchess of Turtle Creek.
A liberal arts student at the University of Mississippi, she is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. In college she is on the Chancellor's Honor Roll, a National Society of Collegiate Scholar and in academic honor societies.
Miss Rankin is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Peter Boyd.
Merrill Ann Robinson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Edward Robinson III of Austin, is the Duchess of the Capitol City.
A broadcast journalism major at the University of Mississippi, she is a member of Delta Gamma sorority and a member of Ole Miss Choir. Her community service includes volunteering at homes for children, a children's hospital and hospice care.
Miss Robinson is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Preston Smith.
Julianna Paige Ruff, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Glen Ruff of Longview, is the Duchess of Longview.
A biology major at Louisiana State University, she is in Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She was the salutatorian of her senior class and in LSU is on the dean's list and in Phi Eta Sigma and Lambda Delta national honor societies.
Miss Ruff is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Upton Beall.
Samantha Sawyer Salvino, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Joseph Hurley IV of Dallas, is the Duchess of Park Cities.
An education major at The University of Texas at Austin, she is a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. In high school she received honors for academics, was a Cornerstone Student Athlete and a student government leader.
Miss Salvino is sponsored by Mrs. Edwin Simons.
A liberal arts student at the University of Mississippi, she is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. In college she is on the Chancellor's Honor Roll, a National Society of Collegiate Scholar and in academic honor societies.
Miss Rankin is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Peter Boyd.
Merrill Ann Robinson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Edward Robinson III of Austin, is the Duchess of the Capitol City.
A broadcast journalism major at the University of Mississippi, she is a member of Delta Gamma sorority and a member of Ole Miss Choir. Her community service includes volunteering at homes for children, a children's hospital and hospice care.
Miss Robinson is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Preston Smith.
Julianna Paige Ruff, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Glen Ruff of Longview, is the Duchess of Longview.
A biology major at Louisiana State University, she is in Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She was the salutatorian of her senior class and in LSU is on the dean's list and in Phi Eta Sigma and Lambda Delta national honor societies.
Miss Ruff is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Upton Beall.
Samantha Sawyer Salvino, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Joseph Hurley IV of Dallas, is the Duchess of Park Cities.
An education major at The University of Texas at Austin, she is a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. In high school she received honors for academics, was a Cornerstone Student Athlete and a student government leader.
Miss Salvino is sponsored by Mrs. Edwin Simons.
Martha Lauren Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Morgan Smith of Austin, is the Duchess of Austin.
A communications major at The University of Texas at Austin, she is a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. In high school, she was a cheerleader, a student government leader and an honor student.
Miss Smith is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Faulkner.
Corinne Claire Trabold, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Trabold of Austin, is the Duchess of Westlake.
A business and civil engineering major at The University of Texas at Austin, she is a member of Chi Omega sorority and UT's lacrosse team. She founded a program that mentors girls and has served as a camp counselor and with charity organizations.
Miss Trabold is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Waits.
Harriet “Hattie” Tatum Weber, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bennet Ross Weber Jr. of Dallas, is the Duchess of Highland Park.
She is a philosophy and sociology major at Wofford College where she is on the Activities Council and serves as a Wofford Ambassador. She has volunteered for Habitat for Humanity, Juvenile Diabetes and The Salvation Army.
Miss Weber is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Guy Griffeth.
A communications major at The University of Texas at Austin, she is a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. In high school, she was a cheerleader, a student government leader and an honor student.
Miss Smith is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Faulkner.
Corinne Claire Trabold, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Trabold of Austin, is the Duchess of Westlake.
A business and civil engineering major at The University of Texas at Austin, she is a member of Chi Omega sorority and UT's lacrosse team. She founded a program that mentors girls and has served as a camp counselor and with charity organizations.
Miss Trabold is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Waits.
Harriet “Hattie” Tatum Weber, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bennet Ross Weber Jr. of Dallas, is the Duchess of Highland Park.
She is a philosophy and sociology major at Wofford College where she is on the Activities Council and serves as a Wofford Ambassador. She has volunteered for Habitat for Humanity, Juvenile Diabetes and The Salvation Army.
Miss Weber is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Guy Griffeth.
