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I did not know that Debutante Balls were still given for young girls coming of age. But we recently learned that a friend of my son’s is joining with several other girls this summer for just such a party for their “Sweet Sixteen” birthdays. My son was asked to escort his friend to this grand occasion.

This is a very formal affair, one which takes a lot of preparation and commitment on the girls’ parts. Of course, this being “After Six“, the escorts have to wear a tuxedo. The girls are required to wear a formal white gown. But before all this gala can even take place, the students have to commit to several nights of etiquette classes and rehearsals. The girls involved have to write an essay and follow several rules of conduct before being permitted to take place in the ball. They will also be expected to gain a sponsor and write the appropriate Thank You Notes.

I hope all goes well for my son’s friend and that he will be able to be her escort (he will be out of town during the last rehearsal, so we are not sure they will allow him to escort for the occasion.) His friend’s mother said that if he did attend all the classes and such, she would even rent his tux for him!