Alexandria, La. (3/22/2026) – The Jack and Jill Alexandria Cotillion returned in full form as the Alexandria Chapter hosted its 58th Annual Cotillion on February 28, 2026.
The theme, “Unmasking the Beauty Within,” set the tone for an evening centered on growth, character, and achievement. The program formally presented several young women as debutantes.
A debutante is a young woman introduced through a formal ceremony. The tradition reflects a transition into womanhood in a social and cultural sense.
The Jack and Jill Alexandria Cotillion is built on preparation. Participants do not simply show up for a formal event. They go through months of structured development before stepping onto the stage.
To Become a Debutante
To become a debutante in the Alexandria Chapter, participants must meet specific expectations and demonstrate strong character and commitment.
The program includes:
• Community service
• Financial, etiquette, and mental health workshops
• Higher education exposure
• Networking and relationship building
• Participation in the debut ball
Participants must also meet key qualifications:
• High school senior or college freshman
• High moral character and goal oriented
• Respectable personality
• Active in church, school, and community
• Positive role model
• Above average GPA
Jack and Jill of America, Inc. was founded in 1938 in Philadelphia by African American mothers. The organization was created to provide cultural and educational opportunities for their children.
Today, it operates as a national network focused on developing future leaders. The cotillion remains one of its most recognized traditions.
The Alexandria Chapter’s 58th Cotillion reflected that legacy. The evening recognized academic excellence, service, and commitment.
2026 Cotillion Honorees
The 2026 Cotillion honorees included:
• Debutante Queen: London Anaya Perry
• 1st Runner-Up: Kyleigh Jhamil Christophe
• 2nd Runner-Up: Layla Elise Alexander
• Miss Congeniality: Amari Cheyenne Dupar
• Miss Scholastic: Nyla Sy’Ann Stewart
The chapter also recognized Senior Teen Debutante Kaylyn Jackson. Her participation reflects years of leadership and involvement within the organization.
Additional debutantes included:
• Debutante Nyah Stewart
• Debutante Khaylin Blount
Each young lady represented the theme through confidence, discipline, and service.
The Jack and Jill Alexandria Cotillion continues to highlight tradition and purpose. These young women now step forward as the next generation of leaders shaped by the program’s legacy.
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