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The Jewel Ball Debutante Tea

The Jewel Ball Debutante Tea was held at The Kansas City Country Club on June 2nd. Catherine Carothers and Linda O’Hara served as co-chairmen for the lovely event. Debutantes, mothers, and grandmothers were treated to an elegant afternoon honoring the ladies, just days before the presentation. 

Gifts for the Debutantes
(Seated) Jewel Ball Chairman Holly Milledge and Mary Jane Barnes, advisory board member (standing) Catherine Carothers, Tea co-chairman; Debbie Ward, and Linda O’Hara, Tea co-chairman
Carolyn Parkerson, Gentlemen of The Jewel Ball chairman; Allison Harding, Debutante chairman; and Peggy Rooney, vice chairman

Featured in the July 27, 2024 issue of The Independent
Photo credit: Wirken Photography

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