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General Information
Throughout a two-year membership, events and programming will be provided to promote networking, friendships, and emphasize the importance of education, social skills and service.
Eligibility & Interest Form
To be eligible, a prospective debutante must:
- Be a female with a connection to Harlingen or attend HCISD area schools.
- Be classified as a high school junior in the fall.
- Exhibit high moral and ethical standards.
- Have not been presented in another debutante ball.
- Be responsible, RSVP, attend all Cotillion events, and be responsive to their advisor.
- Pay dues of $800 (in two installments), which includes events and programming over the 2 year membership as well as Cotillion Club shirt and sweatshirt. Dues are non-refundable. The first installment of $400 is due upon invitation acceptance and the second installment of $400 is due before the Mother-Daughter Tea in August.
- Be prepared to select a reliable male escort (ages 15-19) and adult male presenter (father or father-figure) for the Cotillion presentation ball.
- Be prepared to adhere to the mandatory membership expectations.
Time/Event Requirements (Events are Mandatory):
Mother-Daughter Tea: August 2025
Fall Into Learning Luncheon: October-November 2025
Dress Approval: December 2025
Cupcakes and Curtsies (Junior Year Only): January 2026
Presentation Rehearsal (Junior Year Only): 2026
Presentation Ball: 2026
Spring Fling: April 2026