The 35rd Annual Debutante Ball for the Emerald Secondary College was held on Saturday 14th June 2025 at “Cathies Lane Receptions” Cathies Lane, Wantirna South.
Thirty-two couples were presented to family and friends, Cr Jack Kowarzik, Mayor, Shire of Cardinia- Officer Ward, Emerald Secondary College teachers Mr Mathew Powell and Mr Lachlan Cullen, and Mrs Kelly McAllister President, of The Rotary Club of Emerald and District Inc.
We had 333 paid guests, plus 64 Debutantes and Partners on the evening, and with the Official table and Service staff we had 397 people attend the event.
The Dance Instructors from Debutantes on High, Andrew and Gayle, who have worked with our club for many years, have again achieved a brilliant result with the Debutantes and their partners.
John Henderson was MC, and held the event together hosting the evening alongside the Dance Instructors Andrew and Gayle. John Henderson and Gayle Barrot introduced the Debutantes and their Partners, and again did an outstanding job.
We had another very successful raffle this year, with the two teachers from the Emerald Secondary College Mr Mathew Powell, and Mr Lachlan Cullen, assisting with the sale of raffle tickets. The raffle prizes were again very generously donated by-
1st Barry Plant Emerald.
2nd John Travers Photography.
3rd Paternoster Winery
The DJ, Frank Scalzo again provided an excellent blend of music for the evening, and it was great to see everyone up dancing.
The Debutantes and Partners looked stunning, danced beautifully and a wonderful night was had by all.
I would sincerely like to thank the extended committee/ team members, Shalini Penny, Toni-Anne Griffin, Rowan French, Lynda Culell, John Henderson and Gayle Barrot.
for all of their dedication, and hard work during the lead up to, and on the evening of Deb Ball.
