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The Legion of Young Polish Women presents its

Seventy Eighth Annual White and Red Ball and

The Debutantes of the Year 2017 Saturday, March 4, 2017 Grand Ballroom and Normandie Lounge Hilton Chicago

2330 West 118th Street Chicago IL 60643

Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago Episcopal Vicar of Vicariate V

312-534-5050 Fax: 773-779-8469

March, 2017

Dear Committee of Legion of Young Polish Women, Members, Honored Guests, Sponsors, Parents and the Debutantes of the 78th Annual White and Red Ball,

Czuję się zaszczycony zaproszeniem do uczestnictwa w dobroczynnej, prestiżowej gali ‐ Dorocznym Balu Amarantowym Legionu Młodych Polek w Ameryce. Dziś powitamy tegoroczne Debiutantki – reprezentujące młodą generację spośród inteligencji kobiet Polonii – oraz dzielić będziemy się naszymi darami z osobami potrzebującymi. Papież Franciszek wzywa każdego z nas do modlitwy i działania. Uczynki miłosierdzia co do duszy i ciała, przynaglają nas do miłości bliźniego w naszych myślach i uczynkach. Pokładam wielką nadzieję w tegorocznych Debiutantkach Legionu Młodych Polek w Ameryce, że odpowiedzą na to wezwanie. Wyrazy wdzięczności i dumy kieruję do członków Legionu oraz rodzin, wychowujących młode pokolenie kobiet Polonii do prezentowania w Chicago najlepszych wartości takich jak dobroczynność, solidarność, współczucie, dobroć, odwaga i duma z przynależności do etnicznej grupy. Razem, dążmy do wyrażania wymienionych wartości w naszych codziennych działaniach. Zapraszam wszystkich z zaproszonych uczestników i gości 78. Corocznego Balu Amarantowego do kontynuowania naszego głębokiego przywiązania do polskiego dziedzictwa, naszej wiary, kultury i patriotyzmu w budowaniu Rodziny Polonijnej. Niech Bóg błogosławi każdego i każdą z Was, dobre dzieła, których jesteście zaczynem i tych, którym służycie! Szczęść Boże!

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I am honored to attend the 78th Annual White and Red Ball of The Legion of Young Polish Women and to be a part of this prestigious charitable gala. Tonight we welcome the Debutantes ‐ the young generation of intelligent Polish women ‐ and celebrate the joy of sharing our gifts with those in need. We are each called by Pope Francis to prayer and to action. The spiritual and corporal works of mercy impel us to love our neighbor in our thoughts and in our deeds. I place great hope in the Debutantes of The Legion of Young Polish Women to answer that call. I am thankful and proud that the Legion’s members and families are raising young Polish women to present to Polonia of Chicago the best values of charity, solidarity, compassion, generosity, courage and ethnic pride. Together, let us express these attributes in our actions every day. I invite each of the attendees and guests of the 78th Annual White and Red Ball to continue our deep loyalty to our Polish heritage, our faith, culture and patriotism as we continue to build the family of Polonia. May God bless each of you, the good works that you do and those whom you serve!

Most Rev. Andrew P. Wypych, D.D. Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago National Executive Director of the Catholic League for Religious Assistance to Poland and Polonia

Cherilyn Smoron Denisiuk

Ball Chair

Bozenna Haszlakiewicz

President, Co-Chair

Legion of Young Polish Women Officers Bozenna Haszlakiewicz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President Cherilyn Denisiuk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . First Vice President Donna Nowak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Second Vice President Josephine Nowak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer Miroslawa Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recording Secretary Elizabeth Cioromski. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . English Corresponding Secretary Maria Sniezek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Polish Corresponding Secretary Barbara I. Ciepiela . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Financial Secretary Kasia Mossakowski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Historian Kathy Evans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director - Technical Anna Nannini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director

Advisory Board (Past President) Stephanie Jagielski Maria Chudzinski Maria Bronny Ciesla Christine Cioromski Marsh Lucie T. Bucki Mary Sendra Anselmo Grazyna Migala Shirley L. Dudzinski Barbara Poniatowska Ciepiela Lucille Gutowski Teresa Sinkowski Teresa Skawski

Ball Committee Cherilyn Smoron Denisiuk* Bozenna Haszlakiewicz Lucie T. Bucki Aneta Ciepiela* Barbara Poniatowska Ciepiela Barbara I. Ciepiela Diana Ciepiela* Maria Bronny Ciesla* Elizabeth Cioromski Lori Hilson Cioromski Morgan Cioromski* Alexandra Ciesla Cornwell* Kathy Evans* Katarzyna Hipner* Christina Jasinski Marianne Kobos Kozelka* Lara Kuechel* Pauline Kulka*

Miroslawa Link Kasia Mossakowski* Anna Nannini JoAnna Nannini* Josephine Nowak* Sharon Orlowski Virginia Orlowski Joan Smoron Maria Sniezek Kinga Rzyska Angelica Solus* Renata Solus Patrycja Sporschill* Klaudia Stolarczuk* Magda Szala* Alaina Winsor Kimberly Wisneski*

* Denotes former Debutante

2017 White and Red Ball Quarter to seven Debutante Receiving Line ~ Grand Staircase Cocktails ~ Normandie Lounge Eight o’clock Dinner ~ Grand Ballroom Welcome ~ Bozenna Haszlakiewicz National Anthems ~ Catherine Napierala- 2013 Debutante Invocation ~ Most Reverend Andrew P. Wypych, Auxiliary Bishop Archdiocese of Chicago Nine o’clock Polonez ~ Legion Members ~ Alexandra Ciesla Cornwell, Queen 1998 Half past ten Introduction of Master of Ceremonies ~ Cherilyn Smoron Denisiuk Presentation of 2017 Debutantes ~ Mr. Conrad Miczko Charity Rose Appeal ~ Immediately Following the Presentation Midnight Announcement of Ball Queen ~ Bozenna Haszlakiewicz Crowning of Ball Queen ~ Alexandria Laine Winsor, Queen 2016 Half past twelve Biały Mazur ~ Post Debutantes ~ Diana Irena Ciepiela, Queen 2007 Choreography by Richard Owsiany Music by The Anthony Kawalkowski Orchestra

Cream of Mushroom Soup Encroute ~~ Roasted Pear Salad, Bouquet of Bibb, Red Oak and Frisee Lettuces, Roasted Pears, Almonds, Manchego Cheese, Apricot Compote, Apple Cider Vinaigrette ~~ Mango Sorbet garnished with Silver Leaf ~~ ENTRÉE SELECTIONS OF: Filet al Forno with a Blackberry Demi Sauce, Spinach and Cauliflower Puree, Au Gratin Potatoes, Baby Carrot and Oven Roasted Tomato Seared Swordfish with an Orange and Arugula Compote, Roasted Red Pepper Coulis, Parsnip Puree, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach, Haricot Vert and Grilled Lemon Butternut Squash Ravioli, topped with Sundried Tomato and Arugula Salad, Roasted Red Pepper Coulis, Carrot Puree, Roasted Squash, Carrots, Zucchini and Grilled Asparagus, DESSERT Chocolate Cake, Passion Fruit Mousse and Chocolate Mousse Topped with Cream Chantilly and garnished with Caramel 8

Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and Hot Tea

Master of Ceremonies – Conrad Miczko Conrad Miczko has followed the example of his immediate and extended family ancestors in Chicago, who have imprinted their integrity on both the Polish American community as well as the Chicago community at large in community service, business, philanthropy, and volunteerism for 150 years. His mother Eugenia was a founding member of the Legion of Young Polish, and she served as its President in 1960 and 1962, its Co-Ball Chairman in 1961 and 1962, and its Ball Chairman in 1963 and 1970. Conrad spent his career as a teacher in the Chicago Public Schools. He was a nominee for the Rose Maremont Schutz Dedicated Teacher Award and the Golden Apple Award, one of the Chicago area’s most prestigious teaching awards. He was awarded Certificates of Merit from the Chicago Board of Education, the Chicago Tribune and the Illinois Congress of Parents and Teachers. He began his leadership and charitable quest by becoming President of the Chicago Intercollegiate Council and currently serves as its Chairman & CEO. He has served as President of the Council of Educators in Polonia (Pi Tau Gamma/Polish Teachers Group/Polish American Educators Association) and as President of the Polish Arts Club of Chicago. He is a Life Member of the Polish Museum of America and has been recognized on plaques in the Paderewski Room and the Kusmierczak Art Gallery. His name appears on a plaque at the entrance to the Copernicus Cultural Center in Chicago. He has been a lifetime member of the Polish National Alliance. He is a Life Member of the University of Illinois Alumni Association and the U of I Foundation. In 2011, his name was placed on a plaque in the Spurlock Museum on the Urbana campus. Conrad has also been recognized by the University of Chicago on its Honor Rolls, the Phoenix Society, Chicago Society, and Maroon Society of the University of Chicago; and on the Hyde Park campus, his name appears on the permanent Recognition Wall of the Logan Center for the Performing Arts. He is a member of a UChicago Alumni affiliate. His name is engraved on the Wall of Fame at Lane Tech H. S. and in a north suburban library. His name is listed on a wall plaque at Northeastern Illinois University for his support of its Foundation, namely the dedication of the Lech Walesa Hall. In 2005, he received Community Service Awards from Northeastern Illinois University and Council of Educators in Polonia. In 2005 Conrad received from United States of America Congressman Rahm Emanuel (since 2010 as mayor of Chicago) a Certificate of Recognition for outstanding and invaluable service to the community. He has been a volunteer with the Women’s Board of Mt. Sinai Hospital for twenty-five years assisting in the operation of its thrift shop, with the Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly at holiday time, and with WTTW-TV operating the telephones during its fund raising drive. His most valued award has been bestowed by the venerable Chicago Community Trust and the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago, who named Conrad one of the 100 most respected and prominent members of Chicago’s Polish American community.His most valued accomplishment has been his involvement with the installation of the Abakanowicz sculpture in Grant Park.

Podziękowanie

Witamy wszystkich Pań stwa na 78. Balu Amarantowym i naszej prezentacji debiutantek. Pań stwa obecność motywuje nas do kontynuowania naszej misji filantropijnej, która wspiera charytatywne, kulturalne i edukacyjne inicjatywy lokalne, w Stanach Zjednoczonych i w innych krajach. Gratulujemy wszystkim debiutantkom tegorocznego Balu. Wasza intensywna praca i oddanie dla Legionu są godne pochwały. Bez niej nie byłoby Legionu jako organizacji działającej na rzecz całej Polonii. Życzymy Wam wielu sukcesów we wszystkich Waszych poczynaniach, a przyjaźnie tutaj zapoczątkowane i wspomnienia tego wieczoru niech pozostaną z Wami na całe życie. Serdeczne dziękujemy rodzicom, którzy dzisiaj prezentują swoje córki. Jesteśmy im wdzięczne za popieranie Legionu Młodych Polek poprzez zachęcanie córek do uczestniczenia w naszej tradycji i w tym wspaniałym Balu. Bal Amarantowy wymaga bezinteresownej pracy i czasu wielu oddanych członkiń Legionu. Jesteśmy im niezmiernie wdzięczne za to, że użyczyły swoich talentów na rzecz Legionu i dziękujemy im wszystkim za wkład w sukces tego Balu. Dziękujemy naszym sponsorom, którzy finansujączęść Balu i tym sposobem umożliwiają nam kontynuować tradycyjną elegancję Balu Amarantowego. Dziękujemy donatorom książki programowej Balu za pomoc w realizacji wielu wartościowych przedsięwzięć w przyszłym roku. Gorące podziękowanie kierujemy również do mediów za to, że bezinteresownie propagującharytatywną pracę Legionu oraz co roku promują Bal Amarantowy. Dziękujemy Pań stwu za przybycie i życzymy wspaniałego wieczoru. Mamy nadzieję, że zobaczymy się w 2018 roku na 79. Balu Amarantowym. Cherilyn Smoron Denisiuk, Przewodnicząca Balu Amarantowego Bożenna Haszlakiewicz, Prezeska Legionu Młodych Polek i Współprzewodnicząca Balu

Ró˝e na cele charytatywne Po prezentacji, debiutanki będą wręczać uczestnikom Balu róże i kwestować. Jest to tradycją Balu Amarantowego od wielu lat. Liczymy na Państwa szczodrość. Królową Balu zostaje ta debiutantka, która zbierze najwięcej funduszy z ogłoszeń w książce pamiątkowej i z donacji zebranych za róże.

In Appreciation Welcome to the 78th Annual White and Red Ball and Presentation of Debutantes! Your presence tonight encourages us to continue our philanthropic mission, which supports cultural, charitable and educational causes locally, nationally and internationally. Congratulations to the 2017 Debutantes! Your hard work and dedication to the Legion is commendable and without it, we wouldn’t be able to continue to thrive as an organization that existsfor the benefit of all of Polonia. May the wonderful friendships you formed and the cherished memories of this evening last throughout your lifetime! We would like to thank the parents who present their daughters this evening, for donating their financial support, time, effort and Sunday mornings to the Legion of Young Polish Women. We are grateful to you for encouraging your daughters to embrace their Polish heritage and be a part of this tradition and magnificent Ball. An event of this magnitude requires the work of many dedicated and talented volunteer members of the organization. A very special thank you to each and every one who sacrificed their time and provided an extraordinary amount of expertise to make this Ball a success. It can’t be done without you and you are appreciated more than you’ll ever know! We especially thank our sponsors who generously contribute to different facets of the Ball to ensure that we are able to maintain the elegance of this beautiful custom. The Legion of Young Polish Women is very grateful for the media coverage we have received from various radio and TV stations and newspapers. We value your broadcasts to the public and newspaper coverage about the White and Red Ball and our philanthropic causes. We wish you all an enjoyable evening and thank you for being here with us! We hope to see you again next year on March 3, 2018 at the 79th White and Red Ball. Cherilyn Smoron Denisiuk, Ball Chair Bozenna Haszlakiewicz, President, Co-Chair

A Rose for Charity Following the presentation ceremony, the Debutantes will circulate the ballroom to offer roses to our guests in return for donations. Tonight’s Queen of the Ball is determined by the combined proceeds each Debutante generates from the donations she received from listings in the program book as well as the Roses she is offering this evening. We sincerely hope that you find it in your heart to be generous during this long-standing tradition of the White and Red Ball.

Polonez The melody of this Polonez is “A Farewell to the Homeland” (“Pożegnanie Ojczyzny”) by Michał Kleofas Ogiński (1765-1833), a Polish nobleman, senator, diplomat, and composer. Ogiński composed the haunting melody of this Polonez when he left Poland for Italy after the unsuccessful Kosciuszko Uprising of 1794. The Polonez traditionally opens formal state or social events in Polish society. The dance originated in Wielkopolska and in its earliest form it was known as Pieszy, Wolny or Chodzony. When the nobility danced the Polonez at the royal court, they arranged themselves according to rank. The leader of the dance, or “Wodzirej”, directed the procession of couples through the rooms of the castle, encouraging all to join. As this dance of the Polish nobility became popular throughout Europe, the French court named the dance for its place of origin. Hence, the Danse Polonaise became the official opening of many court balls in royal and noble houses. Tonight’s Polonaise is danced by the Ball Chair, the President, Past Presidents and the Ball Committee members, representing an integration of multiple generations of women. These ladies, along with their partners, are proud to continue this elegant tradition and welcome you to the White & Red Ball. Cherilyn Smoron Denisiuk – Richard Owsiany Bozenna Haszlakiewicz – Andy Haszlakiewicz Josephine Nowak – Daniel DiMeo Lucie T. Bucki – Conrad Miczko Elizabeth Cioromski – Nicholas Cioromski Maria Bronny Ciesla – Richard Ciesla Marianne Kobos Kozelka – Ted Kozelka Barbara I. Ciepiela – S. Wieslaw Ciepiela Kathy Evans – Wesley Evans Barbara Poniatowska Ciepiela – Robert Denisiuk Miroslawa Link – Jerzy Link JoAnna Nannini – Jacob Luis Juarez Kasia Mossakowski – Peter P. Golebiowski Anna Nannini – Stephen Kuechel Klaudia Stolarczuk – Nick Jasinski Sharon Orlowski – Thomas Z. Tarnowski

Bia∏y Mazur The Mazur is a fiery, emotional dance originating in the Mazowsze region of central Poland. The music of the Mazur has inspired many composers to write variations known as mazurkas. One of these compositions, “Mazurek Dąbrowskiego” became the Polish national anthem. The Mazur expresses all the verve and spirit embodied in its lively music. Various choreographed dance figures are traditionally incorporated into the dance. The “Krakowski” presents trios composed of two women and a man, who urge a pair of single men to perform greater dancing feats in order to impress the audience. During the “Odbijany”, a young woman is besieged by men, who wish to dance with her. She dances with one and then another and then coyly returns to her original place, leaving behind many frustrated partners who caught her attention only for a moment. Like the Polonez, the Mazur was very popular at courts and manor houses of the nobility and the gentry. As it spread beyond the boundaries of Poland, it was adopted by many as a popular social dance. In the United States, it was popular as the Varsovienne in the late 1800s. The Biały Mazur is traditionally danced as the white streaks of dawn begin to appear in the sky. At the White and Red Ball, the Mazur is performed by post-debutantes and their partners. Alexandria Winsor Olivia Remissong Dagmara Nowicka Magda Szala Darlena Wojcik Kathleen Wojcik Agnieszka Suminski Patrycja Sporschill Katarzyna Hipner Jessica Wieckowski Kasia Napierala Aneta Ciepiela

– Jakub Ochwat – Kajetan Ochwat – Piotr Chmielewski – Mateusz Jedryczka – Piotr Szyszka – Stephen Kuechel – Kasper Koszarek – Kristian Zadlo – Ernest Szatlik – Andrzej Sokolowski – Mateusz Stanielun – Michael Drazba

The White and Red Ball remains the Legionâ€™s major source of fundraising. As one of Poloniaâ€™s most important social events, the Ball encourages ethnic pride in the young people who attend. We are proud of these former debutantes, who, as members, enable the Legion to carry on its charitable and cultural activities. Mary Sendra Anselmo Natalia Bafia Kathy Boyle Kimberly Boyle Megan Boyle Barbara Chalko Aneta Ciepiela Diana Ciepiela Maria Bronny Ciesla Morgan Gaede Cioromski Alexandra Ciesla Cornwell Loriann Smoron Crossley Cherilyn Smoron Denisiuk Anusia Dickow Eva Dickow Stephanie Domagalski Kathy Lesny Evans Joasia Gwizdz Suzanne Haase Kasia Hipner Elizabeth Ciesla Hodgson Irina Horwath Anna Incledon Ewa A. Inglot Maria Kosinski-Weihing Marianne Kobos Kozelka Jaclyn Krysinski Alexandra Kuechel Lara Kuechel Pauline Kulka Gloria Lamacki Carolyn Liptak

Elizabeth Jaroszewicz Lubiak Mary Ludwig Christine Marsh Kelsey Marsh Karen Martineau H. Christine Matuszczak Claudia Mazur Melissa Mickiewicz Kasia Mossakowski JoAnna Nannini Catherine Napierala Josephine Nowak Lauren Nowak Dagmara Nowicka Renee T. Okonek Amanda Orlowski Barbara Przytula Olivia Remissong Kathleen Salemi Angelica Solus Patrycja Sporschill Klaudia Stolarczuk Magda Szala Marysia Szpindor-Watson Allison Tomal Elizabeth Tomal-Keiser Melanie Tomal Alexandria Winsor Kimberly Smoron Wisneski Natalie Wytrzymalski Anna Zolkowski - Sobor

Our Achievements and Endeavors On September 2, 2017, the Legion of Young Polish Women, Legion Młodych Polek, will celebrate seventy-eight years of uninterrupted philanthropy. This outstanding achievement would not have been possible without the insight of Helen Lenard Piekło and a group of her friends. Founded on September 2, 1939, their initial purpose was to help the people of Poland in their time of need. These visionary women and those who followed their volunteer path have solicited and donated over $2 million to many worthy causes. During World War II, the Legion was able to send food and clothing to Polish prisoners of war and was able to deliver medical equipment, hospital beds, and ambulances to the Polish Army Hospital in Great Britain. The end of the War and the occupation of Poland by an oppressive communist regime created an even greater need. Assistance was given to the Polish Veterans in Italy, the Polish Mission in Argentina, the Polish Library in Paris, and the Sikorski Institute in London. Within Poland, the Legion continued the tradition of assistance by sending funds to such institutions as the Laski Institute for the Blind, the Catholic University of Lublin, and various senior-citizen and children’s homes. The Legion supported Solidarność, the Solidarity Movement, by providing financial aid for the purchase of food, clothing, and medicine. The Legion’s “Medical Supplies to Poland” Project provided over $88,000 in supplies to smaller Polish clinics. The Legion continues to ensure that Polish culture, heritage, and traditions remain an integral part of its ethnically diverse country. It financially assisted in the establishment of the Chair of Polish Language and Literature at the University of Chicago and supported the Loyola University Chicago Polish Studies Program. It continues its support of Gift From The Heart Foundation, the Lira Ensemble, the Polish Arts Club of Chicago, and the Paderewski Symphony Orchestra. The Legion has supported The Polish Museum of America by providing financial assistance in the preservation of the maps of Poland, the Kościuszko Letters of the American Revolution, and the Ignacy Paderewski Room, just to name a few. It has financially supported the Polish Resistance (AK) Foundation and the production of the documentaries of Polish World War II heroine, Irena Sendler, “In the Name of Their Mothers,” and “The Officer’s Wife” about the Katyń Forest Massacre. The Legion is proud to have been a benefactor of “Peace Through Music – In the Spirit of John Paul II” Concert, performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. For many years, the Legion has supported the young people of the Polish American community through substantial contributions to Harcerstwo, the Polish Youth Association, Polish language schools, Polish folk dance troupes, and the scholarship funds of the Knights of Dabrowski’s “Crusade for Education” and the Council of Educators in Polonia. The needs of new immigrants from Poland are addressed through financial assistance to the Polish American Association. The Legion’s concerns reach beyond its ethnic scope, as evidenced by donations to the Little Brothers -Friends of the Elderly, St. Stanislaus Kostka Soup Kitchen, Special Olympics, St. Joseph Leprosy Patient’s Society, the Salvation Army, the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, and Autism Speaks. The first White and Red Ball, Bal Amarantowy, was held in November 1939. A historic dimension was added in 1945 by incorporating the Presentation of Debutantes - the first “en masse” presentation ever held in the United States. Tonight we are celebrating 72 years of Debutante presentations. Our beautiful Debutantes join 556 past Debutantes in this lovely and elegant tradition. The White and Red Ball would not be possible without the continued assistance from Legion members and the generous help of its Debutantes, their families, friends, and the business community. The Legion of Young Polish Women is forever grateful to all those who made seventy-eight years of uninterrupted philanthropy possible. Bóg Zapłać.

Treasurer’s Report of Contributions – 2016 Polish Museum of America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,460 Polish American Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,250 Ralph Modjeski-Bridging Urban America/Film. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,500 Polish American Medical Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,320 Alma Spei Hospicjum dla Dzieci. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000 The Lira Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000 Chicago Society, PNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Dziennik Związkowy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900 Paderewski Symphony Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 890 Kurier Codzienny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600 Polish Constitution Day Parade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 640 Gift from the Heart Foundation (Dar Serca). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 590 Advocates Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 525 Knights of Dabrowski. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 Life in the Jar Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 Polish American Congress- Illinois Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 490 Maria Konopnicka Adult Culture Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 Polish American Police Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Council of Educators in Polonia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Sisters of the Holy Family. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Polish Arts Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 Chicago Chopin Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Gwiazda Polarna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Kosciuszko Foundation-Chicago. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Polonia Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Wici Song and Dance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

The Legion of Young Polish Women is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. In accordance with its bylaws, all donation requests will be considered only when submitted on letterhead stationery by a not-for-profit organization.

The Legion of Young Polish Women gratefully acknowledges contributions from the following: A Generous Anonymous Benefactor Jack, James, and John Skaja Mr. Edmund Gronkiewicz Elin Alexander – Graphic Artist Richard Owsiany – Choreographer Anna Stanielun – Rehearsal piano accompanist Anthony Kawalkowski and the Anthony Kawalkowski Orchestra Vince Genova – Black Tie Formalwear Victor Studio – Photographer/Videographer Krystyna Koda – Ridgewood Gardens Martha Itulya–Hilton Chicago Lauren Taylor – DePaul University Student Dziennik Związkowy Kurier Codzienny Gwiazda Polarna Chicago Rewia Chicago’s Classical Experience - WFMT 98.7 “Polskie Radio”– Jacek Niemczyk/Magda Marczewska – WPNA 1490 AM “Radio Razem”– Zofia Boris – WPNA 1490 AM Sybiracy Banquet – Andrzej Baraniak “Co, Gdzie, Kiedy” Polonijny Magazyn Informacyjny – Emilia Sadaj/Andrzej Baraniak,– WNWI 1080 AM “Polskie Radio”– Joanna Walek/Slawomir Bielawiec – WPNA 1490 AM Radio DEON – Marta Kedzior/Slawomir Budzik – WNWI 1080 AM “Dobre Pytanie” , “Monitor”– Magdalena Rozniecka/Elzbieta Szewczuk– Polvision “Studio Soho”– Jolanta Kaczmarska Waltos – WPNA 1490 AM “Polskie Radio Chicago”– Idalia Błaszczyk – WNVR 1030 AM “Na Góralską Nute”– Andrzej Gędłek– WPNA 1490 AM “W Porannym Rytmie”– Andrzej Kiesz – WPNA 1490 AM “Pol Zartem, Pol Serio”– Ewa Milde/Bogdan Łań ko– WPNA 1490 AM Lucyna Migała – WCEV 1050 AM Polonez Dancers Biały Mazur Dancers Our Many Other Generous Benefactors

To Be Presented

Debutantes of The Year 2017

Debutantes 2017

Madeleine Rose Hodgson

Lianna Joan Wisneski

Julia Marie Stokowski 22

Debutantes 2017

Kamila Christina Bochenek

Sylvia Adrianna Tolczyk

Alexandria Victoria Grudek

Marlena Donna Hadas 23

Miss Madeleine Rose Hodgson Daughter of Doug and Elizabeth (Ciesla) Hodgson Escorted by Stephen Kuechel Assisted by Post Debutante Olivia Szpindor Remissong With all our love and pride, Mom, Dad and Carrie To our beautiful granddaughter – Love always, Babci & Dziadzio With love, Grandpa Clayton and Grandma Ardella Hodgson We Love you Maddie. Congratulations! Love, GODFATHER, Sara, Maeve and Charlie We are so proud of you Maddie! Love you always! Mark, Julie, Izzy and Tommy Let your light shine tonight and always, Maddie. We love you! Ciocia O, Uncle Curtis, Henry and Wyatt Congratulations! Aunt Mary Kay Bronny and Jeremy, Krystiana, Adelaide and Merritt Purdy Congratulations Madeleine! - Uncle Thomas, Aunt Bernadine Heim and Family Congratulations to Madeleine Rose, Grandmother Maria, and Mother Elizabeth for their continued support of LMP’s charitable causes and traditions! Mary R. Wajda Congratulations, dear Maddie! Love, Auntie Pia and Uncle Rich Treasure the memories! Mr. and Mrs. Lyskanowski Congratulations! Karen Kozlow Congratulations Madeleine! The Chicago Society, PNA 1450 All the best in life! Thaddeus J. Makarewicz Wishing you a lifetime full of the best luck! Andrew, Margaret, Andrea Zapalski May the afterglow of the Ball stay with you forever. Romuald and Chris Matuszczak Congratulations Madeleine! Keep up with traditions! Ewa Trykulicz Congratulations! - Anna and Walter Piecewicz Congratulations on your debut! - Sharon and Amanda Orlowski Congratulations and Best Wishes! Virginia Orlowski Congratulations from Jessica Jagielnik and Nick Petros It is an honor to be your Escort. Congratulations! Stephen Congratulations and best wishes! The Kuechel Family May the ideals of the Legion of Young Polish Women be your guide throughout life. Former Debutante, Jane I. Kulibaba Congratulations as you follow in the Ciesla tradition. Geraldine Balut Coleman & Family Congratulations and best wishes Madeleine. Jan Strzalka and Dan and Carol Strzalka Enjoy your magical moment. Wishing you also great success in your future. Christina Jasinski Have a magical evening! - Barbara Poniatowska Ciepiela - Past President 2003/04 24

Miss Lianna Joan Wisneski Daughter of Chad and Kimberly (Smoron) Wisneski Escorted by her Brother Michael Chad Wisneski, Jr. Assisted by Post Debutante Alexandria Laine Winsor You are dazzling in every way daughter! Enjoy your evening and shine on! With love, Mom and Dad I am so grateful to be your escort for the Ball. I know you will kill it, like you always do! With Pride, Michael Congratulations and best wishes for a night filled with treasured memories! Auntie Alaina, Alexandria and Geoffrey We are so proud of you! Enjoy your special night! Aunt Lori, Uncle Scott, Dylan and Brooklyn Big sis, you make all the magic happen! (Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo) I love you! Kayla With Love and Pride, congratulations to our granddaughter! Geoffrey and Joan Smoron We are so proud of our beautiful and talented granddaughter! Nana and Papa W. Enjoy your Magical Night as much as I did! Love, Auntie Cheri Capture your Moment of a Lifetime with class, dignity and a warm smile! Love, Sir Uncle Rob Our most heartfelt congratulations! Uncle Wally Ciesla and Marge and Rick Ciesla Congratulations! Enjoy your special night! Love, The Linstrom and Scott Smoron Families Congratulations! Uncle Dan and Aunt Noel Wishing you a bright future! Isabella Stralka Congratulations Lianna! -Gary and Karen Ottaviano Congrats from the Seitzinger Family! Congratulations on your debut! - Sharon and Amanda Orlowski Dear Lianna, We are so proud of all your diverse accomplishments. My family wishes you the very best! - Lynda Connor and Family We are so glad to support such a caring and lovely little lady. Sto lat! Mieczyslaw and Aleksandra Denisiuk Enjoy your moment in the spotlight! Love, Vicky Larson Congratulations and best wishes! The Kuechel Family Congratulations, Lianna, we are so happy for you on this truly special night. We wish you all the best. The Liguori-Coneffs Congratulations and Best Wishes! Virginia Orlowski We are so happy for you and your family! Congratulations! The Calagaris and Patrick Gagnon Families A beautiful evening for a beautiful young lady! Best Wishes, The Shanahan and Tancula Families Wishing you memories to last a lifetime! - Cousin Tom and Carmelita Best Wishes, Lianna! Diane and Orry Boscia and Tony and Jan Close Congratulations to a lovely young lady! Our love and best wishes, Tom and Lynne Moulder Enjoy tonight’s special evening! - Barbara Poniatowska Ciepiela - Past President 2003/04 26

You are an enchanting young lady! Enjoy every moment! “Grandma III” (Jane Gagnon)

Miss Julia Marie Stokowski Daughter of Christoph and Dr. Halina Lech-Stokowski Escorted by Alek Szczupak Assisted by Post Debutante Kathleen Wojcik Parents do not realize, when their daughter is a child, how fleeting the moments truly are. In the blink of an eye, the little girl who did pirouettes down the hall is dancing her way through her own life. What a joy it was then, what a joy it is now, what a joy it will always be–having you for a daughter. It’s been wonderful watching you grow up into a beautiful young lady. –We are so proud of you. Mom and Dad Congratulations and best wishes on your special night! -Janina Siemaszko May this night be full of magic! - Slawek Siemaszko Congratulations and Warm Wishes to Julia, Beata i Jacek Graca Congratulations on your Debut and Best Wishes from Roberto and Aneta Salgado Congratulations Julia! - Jack Wilkins, J.W. Auto Service

Miss Kamila Christina Bochenek Daughter of Anna and Michał Bochenek Escorted by Jakub Ochwat Assisted by Post Debutante Dagmara Natalia Nowicka Kochanej wnusi życzę niezapomnianych wspomnień z balu oraz samych sukcesów. Kocham Cię! Gratulacje – Babcia Krysia Best Wishes to Kamila and all the other debutantes of the 2017 White and Red Ball. Sincerely, Dr. Paul A. DiFranco of DiFranco Orthodontics Congratulations Kamila! You are a beautiful debutante. Wishing you the very best! -Mr. Nieves Rosado-Guadalupe Best Wishes to our wonderful dancer Kamila! - życzy “Studio Jump” Ewa i Wacek Barnack oraz Sabina i Aga Best wishes to Kamilka Bochenek. Enjoy this special evening! - Love, Ewa and Eric Basnik Kamilo, życzę Tobie magicznego wieczoru, pełnego pięknych wspomnień. Gratulacje! – Danuta Jasińska Kamilko, serdecznie gratuluję i życzę spełnienia marzeń oraz wszystkiego, co najlepsze – Barbara Madej

Miss Alexandria Victoria Grudek Daughter of Monika Wyrwa and David Grudek Presented by her Step Father Artur Antczak Escorted by Victor Kolcan Assisted by Post Debutante Kasia Napierala Alexandria, córeczko kochana. We wish and hope that you will cherish your memories of this prestigious ball. You are a courageous and beautiful young woman. We are proud to support you. We are very happy that you celebrate your Polish heritage. Cheers to you! -With love, mama and Artur Alexandria, may this evening be very special for you and may all your dreams come true. We are very proud of you. Congratulations! -Ciocia Ania i Wujek Rafał Wishing you memories to last a lifetime! -Twój brat Bartosz Alex, congratulations on your special night!- Twój brat Kyle Droga Alexandrio, Życzymy Tobie wszystkiego najlepszego, pomyślności i sukcesów oraz wspaniałego wieczoru – Ewa i Ryszard Okońscy Congratulation and best wishes on this very special night to our #1 fan! --Zawodnicy z klubu piłkarskiego WISŁOKA-CHICAGO Kochana Alexandrio, życzymy Tobie niezapomnianego wieczoru. Kochamy Cię bardzo i jesteśmy z Ciebie bardzo dumni! --Babcia Danusia i Dziadek Miecio Congratulations Alexandria on your Debut at the White and Red Ball. Violette, Patrick, and your Escort, Victor Kolcan Congratulations Alexandria! Succeed, Never Quit! Former Chicago Cubs baseball player, Randy Hundley Congratulations Alexandria! We love you and support you. Love, Violetta Jaskula Alexandrio, warto mieć marzenia, które się spełniają i rodzinę która wspiera. – Principal of the Juliusz Słowacki Polish School

Miss Sylvia Adrianna Tolczyk Daughter of George Tolczyk and Dr. Jolanta Jonak-Tolczyk Escorted by Kajetan Ochwat Assisted by Post Debutante Darlena Wojcik Congratulations on being a Debutante! We are so proud that you are representing and supporting your Polish heritage. Wishing the best, the Demeros Family Congratulations on your special day! You are an amazing young lady that is an inspiration for many! Continue on with your efforts as you are making the world a better place - From Teaser’s Public House Best wishes Sylvia Tolczyk, from the Donovan Family Droga Sylvusiu, życzymy niezapomnianych wrażeń z Balu i dalszych sukcesów - pozdrawiają rodziny Trzeciak, Gawedzki i Malinowski Sylvia, jesteśmy dumni z Ciebie i Twoich ośagnięć – rodzina Jop Go confidently in the direction of your dreams, live the life you’ve imagined! Wishing your memories to last forever! Congratulations to Sylvia from Iffland, Tinder, and Dowtort Families Congratulations Sylvia! With best wishes from Nash, Powell, Christie, and McNamee Families You are the Diamond tonight, sparkle all the way! Congratulations Sylvia, Norridge Jewelers Congratulations to Sylvia from the Council of Educators in Polonia! Many good wishes! - Dr. Richard Markuszewski Congratulations Sylvia! - Waldemar Wyszynski, Wyszynski and Associates, P.C. Cieszę się, że najlepsza uczennica z mojej klasy w polskiej szkole jest debiutantką. To wielki zaszczyt i radość reprezentować polskie dziewczęta wchodzące w życie. Gratuluję serdeczne i jestem dumna z Ciebie, Sylvio -- Lucja Szeliga Sylvusia, congratulations on being a debutante! We are so proud of you! Pozdrawiamy i życzymy niezapomnianych wspomnień z tak wspaniałego wieczoru -- Tetyana, Sebastian, Kubuś i Anastasia Bujak Congratulations, Sylvusia, on your debut! -- życzą ciocia Marzenka i wujek Zbysiu z rodziną oraz ciocia Kasia i wujek Michał z rodziną

Miss Marlena Donna Hadas Daughter of Krzysztof and Danuta Hadas Escorted by her Brother Artur Hadas Assisted by Post Debutante Agnieszka Suminski Udanej zabawy oraz miłych wspomnień życzą ciocia Regina z wujkiem Staszkiem, Eliza i Zosia, oraz Babcia Dorotka Szczęścia i sukcesów w dalszym życiu – brat Adrian z żoną Martą Kochana Marlenko, jesteśmy dumni z Ciebie i kochamy Cię bardzo – Rodzice i brat Artur Gratulujemy Tobie, Marleno, dzisiejszego debiutu! Niech ten wieczór zostanie na długo w Twojej pamięci. Marianne i Ted Kozelka, Adam Kobos i Mitchell Kobos Congratulations on your debut! Wishing you a wonderful evening - Dr. and Mrs. Kozelka Congratulations on your debut! - Sharon and Amanda Orlowski Congratulations and Best Wishes! Virginia Orlowski

Debutantes of the 2016 White and Red Ball

Cherished Memories

Congratulations to my best friend and cousin, Lianna Joan Wisneski! I hope that your night is filled with magic and that the memories will stay with you forever.

Alexandria Laine Winsor Queen 2016 White & Red Ball

Z całego serca życzymy debiutantkom tegorocznego balu, dużo szczęścia i pięknych wspomnień a Legionowi Młodych Polek dziękujemy za tak owocną pracę i utrzymywanie naszej polskiej tradycji

Diana Irena Ciepiela

Królowa Balu Amarantowego 2007

Aneta Barbara Ciepiela

Królowa Balu Amarantowego 2015

Barbara, Wiesław i Andrzej Ciepiela oraz Barbara Poniatowska – Ciepiela, Prezeska 2003-2004

Gratulacje, Kamilo Bochenek! Życzę Tobie niezapomnianego debiutu i magicznych wspomnień z balu. Dagmara Nowicka 1st Runner-up 2015

Congratulations to the 2017 Debutantes, to Cherilyn Denisiuk, Ball Chair & Bozenna Haszlakiewicz, President, Co-Chair

Allison Tomal Debutante 2014 Allison Weiss Future Debutante 2027

Best Wishes to All The Young Ladies from Veronica and Victoria Niedzinski, past debutantes of the White and Red Ball

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Congratulations on your debut. May you treasure this magical night forever! Pauline Christiane Kulka, First Runner-Up 2010 Alex Kulka, Escort and Parents, Jolanta and Andrzej Kulka

Congratulations on your Debut! Debutantes, may your day be filled with lifelong happy memories.

Morgan Gaede Cioromski Queen 2009

Congratulations and Best Wishes to Madeleine and Lianna and all 2017 Debutantes May you treasure the memories of this magical evening forever! JoAnna Nannini Debutante 2009

Best Wishes to All the Debutantes of the 78th White and Red Ball

Anusia Dickow

Eva Bucki-Dickow

First Runner-up 2007

Debutante 1983

Lucie T. Bucki

President 1992-1994, 2012-2013

Paul Bucki

Escort 1996 & Polonaise Dancer 1999

Andrew Dickow

Escort 2015 & Bialy Mazur Dancer 2015 & 2016

To Madeleine Hodgson & Lianna Wisneski Cherish this night and carry with you all the memories and friendships that you have made

Katarzyna A Mossakowski 2001 Debutante

Barbara Przytula (Mossakowski) 2007 Debutante

In Loving Memory of our father, Richard G. Mossakowski who made us feel like queens on the day of our debuts

Congratulations and Best Wishes on Your Special Night!

Josephine Nowak Debutante 2006

Best Wishes to the Lovely and Talented

Debutantes of 2017

Now itâ€™s your turn to take a bow.

Josephine Nowak Debutante 2006

Lauren Nowak Debutante 2004

In Loving Memory of

Jane Kobos

Past Board Member and White and Red Ball Committee Member â€“ Marianne Kobos Kozelka (Debutante 2003), Ted Kozelka, Adam Kobos and Mitchell Kobos

Congratulations to the Legion of Young Polish Women on seventy-eight magnificent years of providing service and beauty to the Polish community

Wishing Madeleine Hodgson and all the 2017 White and Red Debutantes an evening they will cherish forever Dr. Jennifer A. PrzybyĹ‚o 1st Runner up 2002 White and Red Ball

Dearest Maddie, May tonight's memories and your future shine as bright and beautiful as you do tonight.

Maria Bronny Ciesla Queen, 1966

Future Ciesla and Hodgson Debutantes

Alexandra Ciesla Cornwell Queen, 1998

Elizabeth Ciesla Hodgson 2nd Runner Up, 1987

Madeleine Rose Hodgsonâ€‹ Debutante, 2017

Future Ciesla and Cornwell Escorts

With much love and pride, Babci and Dziadzio

Dearest Maddie, Never stop believing in your strength, intelligence, and power. The future is female! Love, Ciocia O

Congratulations and Best Wishes to the 2017 Debutantes. Karen Skaja Martineau Debutante 1986

Enjoy this magical night.Everlasting memories will be treasured. SuzanneSkaja Haase Queen 1999

Congratulations to The Legion of Young Polish Women Wishing You Continued Success

Kathleen S. Dudzinski Salemi 1983 Second Runner-Up Shirley L. Dudzinski President 2000-2002 and 2013

Congratulations Madeleine Rose You are the total package! Wishing you memories as beautiful as you are tonight!

Elizabeth Ciesla Hodgson Debutante, 1987

All our love, Dad, Mom, and Carrie

Congratulations to all the Debutantes and thank you to our Ball Committee.

Henry & Mary Sendra Anselmo (Queen, 1974) President, 1996-1998, 2004-2006, 2013-2015 Ball Chair 1988,1994, 2011

Henry & Christopher â€“ Escorts

Congratulations and Best Wishes to All the 2017 Debutantes May the magic of this evening leave you with memories for a lifetime. With love, Natalie Wytrzymalski 1st Runner Up 2016 White and Red Ball

Congratulations & Best Wishes to Lianna Wisneski! Enjoy this magical night & cherish all the memories! I hope your debut is all you ever dreamed it to be!

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Congratulations to All Our 2017 Debutantes It has been a pleasure getting to know all of you. Wishing you a memorable evening and success in the future.

Andy Haszlakiewicz Bozenna Marquart-Haszlakiewicz President, Legion of Young Polish Women Ball Chair - 2014

Best wishes to all of the 2017 Debutantes from the Tomal Family In loving memory of our Father & Grandfather Roman Robert Tomal, Jr.

May this night be full of memories that last a lifetime!

Best Wishes to All the 2017 Debutantes. May you treasure this evening!

Allison Marie Tomal Debutante 2014

Melanie Jean Tomal Debutante 2012 Elizabeth Janus Tomal-Keiser Debutante 2010

Congratulations

to the 2017 Debutantes of the White and Red Ball and Master of Ceremonies Conrad Miczko Wishing continued success to the Legion of Young Polish Women from your friends at

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Christine Cioromski-Marsh Debutante 1974

Grazyna Cioromski Past President 1976-1978

In memory of my mother, Grazyna. This organization was a huge part of her life, and continues to be a part of our entire family. Our best wishes to the Legion and to the Debutantes of 2017

Jacquelyn Marsh Queen 2001

Kelsey Basia Marsh 1st Runner-up 2006

Hubert J. & Lori Cioromski Foundation Nicholas Cioromski Zachary Cioromski Stephen Cioromski Haley Gaede Cioromski Grace Ann Cioromski

Morgan Gaede Cioromski Queen 2009

Właściciele Firmy Gorafix IncRafal A. Nowicki i Kazimierz KoniarczykGratulują wszystkim Debiutantkom 78-go Balu Amarantowego i życzą powodzenia na przyszłość.

Kochana Sylvusiu! We are so proud of you for becoming this incredible young lady! You are so amiable, compassionate, considerate, exuberant, sincere, intuitive, passionate, and hard working! You are true to yourself and your beliefs, yet still respectful of others. You are our sunshine that makes each day a delight. You are an amazing gift to us and we love you sincerely.

Kochana Alexandrio, Wspaniałych wspomnień, kochana córeczko! Życzę Tobie, aby chwile przeżyte na Balu Amarantowym zostały w Twej pamięci na długie lata. Bardzo się cieszę, że tak odważnie i aktywnie angażujesz się w promowanie polskiej kultury. Jestem z Ciebie bardzo dumna. Życzę Tobie sukcesów i wspieram Cię w osiąganiu Twoich marzeń. --Mama

„Nic nie jest tak szlachetne, mocne, zbawienne i przydatne w życiu jak dobre wspomnienie. Kto zgromadził wiele takich wspomnień z dzieciństwa, zaopatrzył się na całe swe życie” —Fiodor M. Dostojewski. Julii Stokowskiej -Justyna i Jacek Zawadzcy, Marzanna i Richard Vesely

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Congratulations Kamila Bochenek and to The Legion of Young Polish Women

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Sylvia, Congratulations on your debut and I hope you'll have incredible memories from this special night! I'm so proud to be your little brother! You are my role model and friend who always is there for me! Love, Adrian

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Alexandria, Congratulations on your debut! May all your dreams come true.

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Congratulations and best wishes to a Beautiful Alexandria Grudek Artur Antczak, Tom Niewiadomski and Staff

Congratulations on being a 2017 Debutante of the White and Red Ball and best wishes to Sylvia Tolczyk from Dominic and Ron, Coalition for Better Government

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The Adult Culture Group of the PRCUA Wishes everyone the best at your White and Red Ball

In Memory of

Dr. Boleslaw Mazur

Who Loved the Legion of Young Polish Women and The White & Red Ball Krystyna Mazur

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Congratulations 2017 Debutantes & Lianna Wisneski â€“ Renee T. Okonek Member Former Debutante

Congratulations 2017 Debutantes & Lianna Wisneski â€“ Jeanine T. Okonek, Member Mother of Former Debutante, Renee

Congratulations and Best Wishes

to Kamila Bochenek from Devon Dental Clinic Dr. Anna Przybycien Dr. Halina Lech-Stokowski Dr. Anna Maciejewski Dr. Paul Litvin 6259 N Milwaukee Chicago IL 60646 773-631-6607

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Congratulations

Madeleine and all of the 2017 White and Red Ball Debutantes!

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QUALITY MOBILE TRUCK REPAIR INC. http://qmtrinc.com 847-616-0083

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Congratulations Alexandria ! Have A Wonderful Night At the White and Red Ball. Siberian Health-Natural Supplements and Cosmetics. GMO, Paraben Free From Eco-Siberian Land www.kris4health@usasib.com 630-202-6485

ALEXANDRIA,

Congratulations ON YOUR DEBUT!

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Congratulations and best wishes to Julia Stokowski and all of the 2017 Debutantes!

Alexandria!

May this night be one that you will treasure forever!

- John Nowak, DDS

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Congratulations Madeleine Hodgson! Â Another generation supporting the Legion of Young Polish Women. Â Love, Ciocia Carole and Uncle Stuart

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The Olejniczak Family would like to wish all the best to

Lianna Wisneski. Congratulations! Rich, Agnes, and Kassie

Best wishes to the 2017 Debutantes

Congratulations Sylvia!

Isabelle Goossen, Nicholas, Elizabeth and ChipÂ

Congratulations to Madeleine Hogdson and her fellow debutantes. May you reach your highest aspirations! Jamie and Stephen Kusmierczak

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Donors ••• Constance C. Malinowski David Hulata Leo and Karla Olper and Family Christopher and Katherine Grzadziel RWE Management Company Anna Gaj, Ampol Group International Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Meyer Carolyn M. Kolssak The French Manicure Day Spa - Maria Anna Materna Savitri Kumar Oasis Family Dental Inc - Paula Skowronki- Adamiak Peter and Agnes Dykas Elaine Beatovic Michael H. Traison Virginia M. Cudecki Alicia and Dr. Robert Dutka Mr. and Mrs. Chester M. Przybylo Peter and Donna Nowak Lucy Kurdziel, D.D.S. David and Joanne Sanders Alexandra Lisiecka Bogdan and Jadwiga Lodyga •••

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Future Debutantes

Future Escorts

Francesca A. Rogozinski

2018

Dylan Jon Crossley

2020

Caroline Grace Hodgson

2020

Adrian Tolczyk

2022

Mia Anastasia Incledon

2020

Charles Richard Ciesla

2023

Maeve Emma Ciesla

2021

Nathaniel C. Martin

2024

Kayla Grace Wisneski

2021

Thomas Mark Ciesla

2025

Sophia Marie Gosztyla

2022

Parker James Incledon

2025

Eliza Jane Ashley Incledon

2022

Henry Ray Cornwell

2027

Isabella Grace Ciesla

2023

William Donald Moore

2027

Grace Cioromski

2024

Wyatt Richard Cornwell

2029

Stella Frances Gosztyla

2025

Bobby Z. Weiss

2029

Liliana Lucyna Moore

2025

Merritt Purdy

2032

Allison Weiss

2027

Harrison James Cioromski

2033

Adelaide Purdy

2028

Brooklyn Joan Crossley

2030

Genevieve Marie Martin

2030

Penelope Weiss

2030

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The Legion of Young Polish Women cordially invites you to join us at this yearâ€™s

Fashion Show

on November 5, 2017 79th White and Red Ball on March 3, 2018

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Legion of Young Polish Women P.O. Box 56-110 Chicago, IL 60656 visit www.lypw.org email: contact@lypw.org Contact us for inquiries about future debutante information or to be placed on our mailing list.

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