THE CLUBS Calyx – 1914
Calyx began with 400 members. Annual events include the spring party, members’ golf tournament, and an autumn party to commemorate the TexasOU game.
Cotillion – 1942 Originally, the club was founded as the Junior Art League of Dallas to organize dances for Army officers stationed in the Dallas area. The costume ball was implemented in 1944, and the name officially changed to Cotillion Club. (See photos from its masquerade ball on page 12.)
Dervish – 1928
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Traditionally, its most notable event is the New Year’s Eve Ball in December.
Idlewild – 1884
Founded with the purpose of debuting young Dallas ladies into society, the club has only withheld its annual ball during World War II. Since then, every ball has been held in late October or November. (See photos from this year’s ball on our website.)
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Slipper – 1934
Founded by Idlewild debs to return invitations to Terps members, the club did not begin its philanthropic efforts until 1996.
Terpsichorean – 1898 Terps, as it
is casually known, began with 16 members. Since the 1930s, the annual ball has been held in January.
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S L I P P E R C L U B G A L A : Feb. 28, Belo Mansion 1. Heather Trumpfheller, Julie Butkus, Kaia Naftel, Cassie Clayton, and Alissa Silvestri. 2. Taylor Vaught, Ellen Kammer, Kristen Lauck, and Cole Gillock. 3. Erica Lathrop, Kaitlin Roemeling, and Cara Morrell. 4. Laura Day, Allison Colley, and Alison Lambert. 5. Guests danced the night away. 6. Jenna Norris and Danielle Pearson. 7. Katherine Rochelle and Austin Wyker. 8. Bryan Hogan and Sarah Harvey. { PHOTOS: LAURA BUCKMAN }
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