The 18th Biennial Cotillion Program

Theta Pi Omega’s Biennial Cotillion Program is an academic, social, and cultural experience for young women and men. Established in the Spring of 1989 by Mrs. Clara Airall and her daughter, Zoila Airall, the program has enriched the lives of hundreds of participants throughout Southern New Jersey. With the exception of 2022, the Cotillion Program has been held biennially since its inception.

Throughout the program, Debutantes (female high school juniors and seniors), participate in various educational, civic, and extracurricular programs designed to enhance their academic development, community engagement, self-confidence, and social interactions. At the completion of the Cotillion journey, the Debutantes, together with Junior Debutantes (female high school freshmen and sophomores) and Escorts (male high school students), are presented to their loved ones and community in a Debutante Ball.

Theta Pi Omega Chapter’s Cotillion has awarded thousands of dollars to deserving young adults in scholarship money and book awards. We are proud of the Cotillion’s legacy in positively impacting the lives of young adults throughout our community and beyond.

GENERAL INFORMATION

There will be a Cotillion Orientation for young ladies and men and their parents/guardians on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at 2:00 pm.

The attire is business casual.

Orientation

The applicant must attend the 18th Biennial Debutante Cotillion on Saturday, April 6, 2024.

Being a debutante in the 18th Biennial Debutante Cotillion Program requires hard work and can reap great rewards, including scholarship money to participants meeting all program requirements. Therefore, there are some significant expectations for each young lady.

Things to Consider

Pay a $400 non-refundable program fee
Sell no less than 10 patron/journal ad pages
Sell no less than 10 Cotillion Ball tickets (at a cost $125.00 per ticket) to friends, family, and other supporters
Attend all scheduled program events
Have an adult escort for the presentation (typically a father or father figure)
Complete the required community service project
Create an electronic memory book
Participate in the talent show
Learn and perform, with a partner, simple to moderate dance routines
Respectfully participate in all weekly dance sessions
Follow the direction of the Cotillion staff/instructors/volunteers
Maintain the minimum required academic 2.5 cumulative GPA throughout the program
Stay with the group while on site and while in attendance at Cotillion related outings

Expectations of all Debutantes

(Jr Debutantes and Escorts, see application for Expectations)

Program Fee: $400 which covers all workshops, dance rehearsals, light refreshments at dance rehearsals, a cultural activity for participants, the mother/daughter tea ticket for the debutante, and a Cotillion ball ticket for the debutante
Ticket Sales: Each Debutante will be required to sell no less than10 tickets to the Cotillion Ball at a cost $125.00 per ticket
Cotillion Ball Gown: Each debutante will be responsible for the purchase of a cotillion ball gown as per established guidelines and approved by the Debutante Co-Chairmen
Ad Journal: Each debutante will be required to sell no less than 10 patron/journal ad pages