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Desert Ball

19 local ladies presented as 2019 debutantes

Posted 1/14/20

Over 500 guests were in attendance to celebrate the presentation of 19 accomplished young women at the Desert Foundation Auxiliary Desert Ball on Dec. 21.

White House Design Studio adorned The …

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Desert Ball

19 local ladies presented as 2019 debutantes

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Over 500 guests were in attendance to celebrate the presentation of 19 accomplished young women at the Desert Foundation Auxiliary Desert Ball on Dec. 21.

White House Design Studio adorned The Phoenician ballroom in deep shades of pink, red and burgundy. A dramatic red velvet drape made of large red roses provided a sophisticated backdrop for The Hamptons’ performance, as guests danced the night away.

Proceeds from the Desert Ball are dispersed annually. The Desert Foundation Auxiliary Board will distribute the funds from this year’s Ball to Gigi University and ElderTLC, according to a press release.

The Desert Foundation Auxiliary selects and presents to the community young ladies from the City of Scottsdale, Town of Paradise Valley and Carefree areas at the annual Desert Ball.

The 2019 Debutantes are:

  • Emily Raquel Bachus, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Bachus
  • Eva Nicole Bennatt, daughter of Mr. Daniel Bennatt
  • Claire Ellen Fable, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Courtland Fable
  • Grace Ann Fioriti, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Fioriti
  • Paige Kathyrn Gapusan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Gapusan
  • Helene Bower Hart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hart
  • Hannah Haskell Johnston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Johnston
  • Jessica Elizabeth Katzman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Katzman
  • Alison Ashley Kovach, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kovach
  • Molli Marie Mead, daughter of Ms. Traci Mead and Mr. Mark Mead
  • Megan Elizabeth Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Miller
  • Abigail Luverne Ritt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Ritt
  • Alexandra Suzanne Robertson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Robertson
  • Charlie Sheldon Robertson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Robertson
  • Sophia Jean Shapiro, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Shapiro
  • Grace Christine Taylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Taylor
  • Jordan Isabella Van Winkle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Van Winkle, Jr.
  • Jordan Leigh Weaver, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Craig Weaver
  • Kendall Elizabeth Worthington, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Worthington