An Evening of Elegance at the Silver Rose Debutante Ball

by Stephanie Struyck Elgin

It was an evening of enchantment as the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Guild presented the 26th Annual Silver Rose Debutante Ball on Saturday, March 5 at the beautiful Grand Ballroom of the Hyatt Valencia.
Escorted by their fathers and a brother, the eight debutantes made a grand entrance under raised swords held by ROTC midshipmen from USC and UCLA.  
Dressed in a sea of white satin, the debutantes danced the Grand Waltz with their fathers (and a brother) in front of their families, friends and supporters.  Following the dance, the debutantes were escorted to their tables by the midshipmen and guests enjoyed a delicious baby green salad, filet mignon with Port Wine Demi and butterfish with rock shrimp lobster cream sauce, and a delightfully rich dessert.  Following dinner, the debutantes and midshipmen along with guests danced to the music of All Night Express and Shall We Dance.  The evening was a perfect ending for the 2010-2011 social season for the Silver Rose Debutantes.
To qualify for the program, Silver Rose Debutantes must have a 2.5 or higher grade point average and commit to 50 hours of volunteer service at hospital functions. The program raises funds for Henry Mayo Hospital’s laboratory services. For more information on the 2011-2012 Henry Mayo Guild Silver Rose Debutante season, which starts in September, visit www.henrymayogiving.com or call 661-253-8051.