Gothic Guild Victorian Cotillion

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Mark Ardin, Amy Henrich, Rosalie Smith, Willie Corlew, Karen Hall, Ken Rivenbark, Randy Roper

Gothic Guild Cotillion 2021

Photos by Steve Babin

The 2021 Victorian Cotillion Dinner Dance was held June 19th at the Von Braun Center’s North Hall. The dinner dance is the culmination of the events that make up the Victorian Cotillion Club, a program sponsored by the Gothic Guild.

The Victorian Cotillion Club was chartered in 1985. Each year, members are given five weeks of instruction emphasizing timeless social graces that continue to befit today’s lifestyle. Social activities include a formal mother-daughter tea, a formal dinner at Valley Hill Country Club, a father-daughter luncheon at the Ledges, and a formal dinner dance.

The members of the Victorian Cotillion Club must be 15 years old and enrolled as a sophomore in a high school in Madison County, as well as having a good academic record and demonstration of leadership through participation in school, church, social and civic activities.

The purpose of the Gothic Guild is to promote the cultural, educational and historical preservation of Huntsville and Madison County. Proceeds from this year’s events will benefit Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater and Academy.

Dr. Kenneth Ray Rivenbark served as Master of Ceremonies. An introduction was offered by Gothic Guild President, Willie Corlew, as well as Cotillion Chairs, Amy Heinrich and Christy Bates. Beautiful decorations were created by members of the Gothic Guild with designs by Mark Ardin and Leslie Chittam. Entertainment was provided by the Craig Duncan Orchestra. n continued on page 30