Courts of Carnival 2023

ST. CHARLES AVENUE MAGAZINE

2023

COURTS OF CARNIVAL

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CONTENTS Editors' Note...................................................................................................................... 8 Carnival History............................................................................................................. 10 Mystick Krewe of Comus............................................................................................ 14 Rex...................................................................................................................................... 18 Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club................................................................................22 Krewe of Proteus........................................................................................................... 26 Krewe of Hermes.......................................................................................................... 28 Knights of Babylon...................................................................................................... 30 Krewe of Mystery...........................................................................................................32 Elves of Oberon............................................................................................................ 34

EDITORIAL

Editor Andy Myer Art Director Ali Sullivan

ADVERTISING

Vice President of Sales & Marketing Kate Henry Kate@myneworleans.com or 504-830-7216 Account Director Meggie Schmidt Senior Account Executive Rachel Webber Senior Account Executive Brooke Genusa Account Executive Erin Chiartano

PRODUCTION

Manager Rosa Balaguer Arostegui Designer Meghan Rooney

CIRCULATION

Knights of Momus......................................................................................................... 36

Subscriptions Jessica Armand Distribution John Holzer

Original Illinois Club..................................................................................................... 38

ADMINISTRATION

Prophets of Persia....................................................................................................... 40 High Priests of Mithras................................................................................................ 42

Office Manager Mallary Wolfe Chief Executive Officer Todd Matherne For subscription information call (504) 828-1380

Krewe of Dorians.......................................................................................................... 44 Krewe of Athenians......................................................................................................46 Young Men Illinois Club.............................................................................................. 48 The Achaeans............................................................................................................... 50 Krewe of Osirus............................................................................................................. 52 Krewe of Nereus........................................................................................................... 54 Caliphs of Cairo.............................................................................................................56 Olympians....................................................................................................................... 58 Eros................................................................................................................................... 60 Krewe of Apollo............................................................................................................. 62

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A NOTE FROM ANDY MYER Carnival 2023 was a wonderful success and the city of New Orleans is feeling the joy that comes with the return of extended parade routes and annual celebrations.

For more than a decade, the team at St. Charles Avenue has worked to compile Courts of Carnival, chronicling Carnival courts – their unique history, themes and traditions.

These krewes have been a part of our city’s culture for more than 150 years.

While seasonal events were put on hold in 2021 due to COVID-19, we are thrilled to see the resurgence of these time honored local celebrations.

The events featured on these pages are published by ball date, in reverse chronological order.

Here’s to many more festive Carnival seasons ahead!

Cheers, Andy Myer

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Courts & Krewes SOME ROYAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

By Errol Laborde

What does old-line mean?

For our purposes, we define “old-line” to be those krewes that were incorporated before 1950 and that maintain the social traditions of the older krewes.

What’s the difference between being a Maid and being a Debutante?

Maids are selected to be part of the inner court of the King and Queen. You can be a Maid and not be a Debutante. A Debutante must be presented by their parents at a party in their honor. And they must be presented at one of the following: Bachelors' Club, The Debutante Club, Le Debut des Jeunes Filles de la Nouvelle Orléans, Mid-Winter Cotillion, The Original Illinois Club, The Pickwick Club and Young Men Illinois Club.

What’s the difference between Maids, Princesses and other titles?

Age; younger girls serve as Princesses and Ladies-In-Waiting, while ladies who are of age to be Queen (usually 19 or 20, most often Juniors in college) but were not selected as Queen may be asked to serve as the Maids of the Court. Other titles, such as Scepter Bearers, are specific to particular krewes.

How are royalty selected?

Royalty are generally chosen by a committee of the krewe, which includes its officers.

One exception is Comus, where the God/King is chosen solely by the Captain.

Why is documenting these courts important?

To help show the prominence through the years of New Orleans family names, many with historic roots in the region. Recording this tradition is honoring a piece of New Orleans history.

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Why does the Carnival court tradition continue to thrive locally?

Because it’s so much a part of New Orleans culture, especially with family ties. Many within the old-line Carnival royalty hold titles once held by grand relatives. Others are starting a new lineage of their own. Most importantly the tradition survives because we celebrate Mardi Gras with all its color, krewes and courts. Some other cities have debutante societies, but absent a carnival they are low profile without exaulted titles such and Queen or Maid. Elsewhere the honored debutantes are just a group of girls. In New Orleans they are a court.

How long has this book been published?

Originally published as a special section of St. Charles Avenue magazine, this is the tenth annual Courts of Carnival, of which the current publication is the fourth free-standing edition.

Why aren’t all the Kings identified?

Historically most of the Kings’ identities were always kept private, though some krewes, such as Rex and Zulu, openly identify their Kings as a civic honor.

How heavy are the Queens’ outfits?

Often the decorated collars weigh between four and seven pounds alone, with the heavily decorated dresses adding another eight to 10 pounds. In addition, the mantles – intricately decorated velvet capes the Kings and Queens wear that are specific to each krewe – have been known to weigh almost 60 pounds.

Does royalty pass down in family lines (If someone’s mom was a Queen, will she be, too?)?

Not necessarily, though krewe members whose families have been royalty are often highly involved in the krewe’s operations, which does raise the chances that another family member will be crowned. The decision of who gets to be what is also influenced by the number or pedigree of girls who are of age in a particular year.

What is common throughout all featured balls?

Royalty always wears crowns and mantles (capes) and hold some sort of scepter (though Comus carries a cup and Nereus holds a trident).

Why are some of the men masked?

In society balls it’s traditional for male members to be masked. (Originally that was often a continuation of the krewe member having ridden in their parade that preceded the ball.)

Rex’s event technically isn't a ball but a reception; for that the members wear white tie and tails, though the King and his Lieutenants are costumed.

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MYSTICK KREWE OF

COMUS Year Founded: 1857

Theme: “The Insect Kingdom” Photographer: Kathy Anderson

Comus with Her Majesty Queen Comus Miss Laura Morgan Butcher

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Maids (from left) Miss Ansley Schwing, Miss Julia Smith, Miss Anna Hardie, Miss Lucy Bryan, Miss Mason Mentz, Her Majesty Queen Comus Miss Laura Morgan Butcher, Miss Eleanor Provosty, Miss Cecilia Cook, Miss Kate Ellis, Miss Brooke Overby, Miss Mathilde Caindec Pages (from left) Master George Gilly, Master Cameron Gilly, Master Sam McEnery, Master James LeBourgeois Her Majesty Queen Comus Miss Laura Morgan Butcher

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REX Year Founded: 1872 Theme: “Palio di Siena” Photographer: Kathy Anderson Charity: Pro Bono Publico Foundation

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His Majesty Rex, King of Carnival, Mr. Ludovico Feoli

Her Majesty Queen of Carnival Miss Evaline Finlay Gomila

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(From left) Page Master Paxton White, Jr., His Majesty Rex, King of Carnival, Mr. Ludovico Feoli, Her Majesty Queen of Carnival Miss Evaline Gomila, Page Master Patrick Kearney Court - Maids and Dukes (left side of court from left) Miss Eugenie Louise Philipson, Mr. Jacques Pucheu Reynoir, Miss Eliza Hollis Nieset, Mr. Patrick Henican Silvia, Miss Elizabeth Ann Charbonnet, Mr. Lawrence Waite Freeman, Miss Margaret Ellis Epting Goff, Mr. Jack Newton Reynolds, Page Master Paxton White, Jr, His Majesty Rex, King of Carnival, Mr. Ludovico Feoli, Her Majesty Queen of Carnival Miss Evaline Gomila, Page Master Patrick Kearney (right side of court from left) Miss Eugenie Eustis McLeod, Mr. Patrick Calhoun, Miss Lillie Nolan Grant, Mr. Lawrence Noel Johnson III, Miss Aimée Green Barousse, Mr. Joseph Storey Charbonnet, Jr., Miss Caroline Myra Conwill, Mr. John Minor Wisdom

Pages (from left) Master Paxton White, Jr. and Master Patrick Kearney The Rex 2023 Ladies Pin (favor), which features a horse head in enamel and stones, honors this year’s theme.

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ZULU

SOCIAL AID & PLEASURE CLUB

Year Founded: 1909 Theme: “Precious Jewels of Zululand” Charity: Her majesty's favorite nonprofit organization is Families Helping Families Nola.

Photographer: Gavin Goins

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His Majesty King Zulu Mr. Nicholls "Nick" Spears Her Majesty Queen Zulu Dr. Christy Lagarde Spears

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ZULU SOCIAL AID & PLEASURE CLUB

King's Maid Miss Deja Rawles

Queen's Maid Miss Mariah Stevens

Maid Miss Imani Watson

Maid Miss Asiah Richards

Maid Miss Jasmine Mulder

Maid Miss Tyler Hankton

Maid Miss Gabrielle Washington

Maid Miss Yanci Robertson

Maid Miss Elizabeth Burke

Maid Miss Kayli Craft

Maid Miss Troynyah Hankton

Maid Miss Malae Rhodes

Maid Miss Mariah Lee

Maid Miss Demi Adams

Maid Miss Trinity Payton

Maid Miss Kaiden Dye

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Maid Miss Sanaa Frazier

Maid Miss Paris Jacque-Robertson

Maid Miss Jaelyn Ganier

Maid Miss Brooklyn Williams

Maid Miss Chloe Thomas

Maid Miss Kelsea Louper

Maid Miss Kourtlyn Eaddy

Maid Miss Elan Burrell

Maid Miss Carsyn Caldwell

Maid Miss Kaival A. Howard

Maid Miss Charli Jones

Maid Miss Sarah Walton

Maid Miss Karrington Eaddy

Maid Miss Skylar Kelly

Maid Miss Autumn Caldwell

Maid Miss Amaia' Howard

Maid Miss Kim Devezin

Maid Miss Damari Harris

Maid Miss Cami Davis

Maid Miss A'yiana Flemings

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PROTEUS Year Founded: 1881 Theme: “Kalevala; The Lore of Finland” Photographer: Kathy Anderson

Her Majesty Queen Proteus Miss Elizabeth Anne Charbonnet Pages (from left) Master Baldwin Carrere Beahm, Master William Craig Brewster Page Master Baldwin Carrere Beahm, Her Majesty Queen Proteus Miss Elizabeth Anne Charbonnet, Proteus 2023, Page Master William Craig Brewster Maids (from left) Miss Aimee Green Barousse, Miss Laura Morgan Butcher, Miss Margaret Ellis Epting Goff, Miss Cecilia Elizabeth Cook, Miss Evaline Finlay Gomila, Miss Anna Jamison Hardie, Miss Meghan Clare Farnsworth, Her Majesty Queen Proteus Miss Elizabeth Anne Charbonnet, Miss Elizabeth Anne Charbonnet, Miss Cecilia Walshe Balart, Miss Katherine Mills Ellis, Miss Emily Clay Weinmann, Miss Eliza Hollis Nieset, Miss Madeline Prats Robert, Miss Mason Ann Mentz

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HERMES Year Founded: 1937 Theme: “The Apocalypse” Photographer: Darryl Schmitt Photography Charity: The Hermes BTP Foundation, Inc.

Her Majesty Queen Hermes Miss Lily Jay Schaefer

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Maids (from left) Miss Grace Olivia Valentino, Miss Madeline Anne Kling, Miss Margaret Godchaux Roos, Miss Henly Linnette Crosby, Miss Brigette Frances Jonau, Miss Isabella Michelle Mannino and Miss Anna Grace Ortemond Franques Pages (from left) Master Kennedy Christian Smith, Master William Mackenroth Rausch, Master James Burke Irwin, VII, Master Bradan Thomas Hayes, Master Patrick Davis Ready, Master Jude Ryan Truxillo, Master James Comiskey Marsh and Master Chase Michael Murphy

Court (back row) Ladies in Waiting Miss Helen Kathleen Hannan, Miss Caroline Elizabeth Waltz, Miss Stella May Grubb, Miss Margaret Adeline Major, Miss Caroline Michaela Kramer and Miss Eloise St. Clair Puckett, Bearer of the Flowers Miss Veronica Ofelia Rodriguez, Maids Miss Henly Linnette Crosby, Miss Isabella Michelle Mannino, Miss Brigette Frances Jonau and Miss Grace Olivia Valentino, Her Majesty Queen Hermes Miss Lily Jay Schaefer, King Hermes LXXXIII, Maids Miss Anna Grace Ortemond Franques, Miss Madeline Anne Kling and Miss Margaret Godchaux Roos, Bearer of the Scepter Miss Sophia Reese Dugan, Ladies in Waiting Miss Anabelle Eileen Gannon, Miss Molly Beatrice Conroy, Miss Mary Keating Schuhmacher, Miss Emery Wallace Brooks, Miss Madeline Teresa Ortemond and Miss Odelia June Irwin, (front row, left side) Pages Master Chase Michael Murphy, Master William Mackenroth Rausch, Master Jude Ryan Truxillo and Master James Burke Irwin, VII (front row, right side) Pages Master James Comiskey Marsh, Master Bradan Thomas Hayes, Master Patrick Davis Ready and Master Kennedy Christian Smith

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KNIGHTS OF

BABYLON Year Founded: 1939 Theme: “Wonders of the World” Photographer: Darryl Schmitt Photography Charity: Her Majesty's favorite local nonprofit is the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana because of the work they do to save our communities and slow land loss. “I want to spend my life in New Orleans, where I was born and raised, and a huge priority for our city’s future is supporting our coastline.”

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Sargon LXXVII and Her Majesty Queen Babylon Miss Lynn Mary Hammel Pages (left to right) Master Anders Foley, Master James Sanderson, Master Andrew White, Master Abbott Foley Court (front row, from left) Ladies-in-Waiting, Princesses, Maids & Queen, Miss Eleanor Schneider, Miss Sabrina Fort, Miss Anna Anazagasty, Miss Janine Bishop, Miss Carlie Henderson, Miss Abigail Becker, Miss Maya Millsap, Miss Bridget Patel, Miss Nora Henderson, Miss Catherine Anazagasty (back row, from left) Miss Eugenie Dazet, Miss Anne Abramczyk, Miss Amelia Mary, Miss Margaret Smith, Miss Charlotte Hammel, Miss Marigny Risey, Her Majesty Queen Babylon Miss Lynn Mary Hammel, Miss Katerina Ryan, Miss Eleanore Hammel, Miss MaryMae Hayes, Miss Hadley Mary, Miss Therese Martello Favor designed by India Stewart

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MYSTERY Year Founded: 1911 Theme: “Mystère en Espagne” (Mystery in Spain) Photographer: Richard Vallon

Her Majesty Queen Mystery Miss Esmé Boyce Benjamin

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Court (front row, from left), Pages Master Claude Roth, Master Charlie Melancon, Master Hunter Grace, Master Charles Abbott, (second row, from left), Trainbearers Miss Adele Melancon, Miss Louise Hymel, Miss Maggie Mackenroth, Miss Ellis Brooks, (third row, from left), Maids Miss Emma McFadden, Miss Colleen Daly, Miss Kate Kehoe, Miss Claire Kehoe, Miss Kristina Bickham, Her Majesty Queen Mystery Miss Esmé Boyce Benjamin, Maids Miss Maggie Latham, Miss Taylor Hurd, Miss Katie Burvant, Miss Elizabeth Coman

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OBERON Year Founded: 1895 Theme: “Without a Trace” Charity: Her Majesty’s favorite nonprofit organization is Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy because it advocates for people with muscular dystrophy and their families.

Photographer: Richard Vallon

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Court (seated, from left) Pages Master Paul Hogan, Master Hank Flower, Master Sterling Lanier, Master Cole Perrilliat, (standing, from left) Maids Miss Marguerite Christman, Miss Sidney Charbonnet, Miss Eugenie McLeod, Miss Anne Lagarde, Miss Margaret Latham, Miss Kathleen Hixon, Miss Caitlyn Redfearn, Her Majesty Queen Elves of Oberon Miss Meghan Farnsworth, Miss Claire Ryan, Miss Cecilia Balart, Miss Madeline Roberts, Miss Emma Freeman, Miss Brooke Overby, Miss Julia Smith, Miss Wynne Fox Her Majesty Queen Elves of Oberon Miss Meghan Farnsworth Pages (from left) Master Paul Hogan, Master Hank Flower, Master Cole Perrilliat, Master Sterling Lanier

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KNIGHTS OF

MOMUS Year Founded: 1872 Theme: “Momus Takes Forty Winks” Photographer: Cresson Photography

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Court (from left) Duke, Maid Miss Julia Tyler Smith, Duke, Maid Miss Mathilde Kananimanu Caindec, Duke, Maid Miss Cecilia Elizabeth Cook, Duke, Maid Miss Caitlyn Kathleen Redfearn, Duke, Maid Miss Laura Morgan Butcher, Duke, Lieutenant, Lieutenant, Her Majesty Queen Knights of Momus Miss Ansley Holmes Schwing, Momus, Lieutenant, Lieutenant, Maid Miss Katherine Mills Ellis, Duke, Maid Miss Helen Allyne Treadway, Duke, Maid Miss Margaret Prats Robert, Duke, Maid Miss Evaline Finlay Gomila, Duke Her Majesty Queen Knights of Momus Miss Ansley Holmes Schwing (From left) Her Majesty Queen Knights of Momus Miss Ansley Holmes Schwing, Maids Miss Cecilia Elizabeth Cook, Miss Julia Tyler Smith, Miss Helen Allyne Treadway, Miss Evaline Finlay Gomila, Miss Katherine Mills Ellis, Miss Laura Morgan Butcher, Miss Caitlyn Kathleen Redfearn, Miss Mathilde Kananimanu Caindec, Miss Margaret Prats Robert

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ORIGINAL

ILLINOIS CLUB Year Founded: 1895 Theme: “Black Masking Tribes” Charity: The Original Illinois Club is a 501c3 organization and is the presumed favorite of its members. Another favorite nonprofit organization of Her Majesty is Toys for Tots. “By donating toys or volunteering with the organization, I can make a positive impact in the lives of children who might not receive gifts otherwise. Overall, there are many reasons why I love Toys for Tots. Whether it’s because they enjoy giving back, want to help children in need, appreciate the organization’s history, or have respect for the Marine Corps, Toys for Tots is a meaningful and rewarding organization to support.”

Photographer: Aaron Cormier Photography His Majesty King Illinois Mr. Christopher L. Hammond and Her Majesty Queen Illinois Miss Grace Felice Hammond

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Her Majesty Queen Illinois Miss Grace Felice Hammond Court with Maids (from left) Miss Annalise Cecilia Loud, Miss Akasha Zaire Williams, Miss Peyton-Morgan Reine Johnson, Miss Clark Kennedy Haydel, His Majesty King Illinois Mr. Christopher L. Hammond, Her Majesty Queen Illinois Miss Grace Felice Hammond, Miss A’Keya Louise Davis, Miss Torie Ann Joseph, Miss Blair Simone Smith, Miss Miya Janai Castro, Pages and Heralds (from left) Master Bentley Christian Gowdy, Master Demetrese Phillips, II, Miss Brooklyn Michelle Duplessis, Miss Sydney Rose Duplessis, Miss Evan Lake Joseph, Miss Marie Danielle White

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PROPHETS OF PERSIA Year Founded: 1927 Theme: This year the the Prophets of Persia traveled to The Hohenschangau Castle of Bavaria.

The event depicted the 1843 reception for the initial reading of The Ugly Duckling. King Maximillian II and Her Majesty Marie Friederike honored the visitor, author Hans Christian Andersen.

Charity: Her Majesty has volunteered at Eden Centers for Hope and Healing (formerly Eden House) of New Orleans since 2017. Eden Centers has two residential homes in New Orleans that house women who have been victims of human trafficking. The residential programs assist women in the recovery process by providing housing, a loving family atmosphere, medical care, knowledge of essential life skills and other basic survival needs that these women were deprived of for so long. The organization also has a new emergency center.

Photographer: Richard Vallon

Her Majesty Queen Persia Miss Mary Kathleen Haase Luetkemeier

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Court (back row, from left, to the left of queen) Miss Caroline Kelly Falgoust, Miss Chloe Caroline McConnell, Miss Grace Louise Landrum, Miss Caroline Elisebeth Cannon, Miss Isabella Marie Dennis, Miss Caitlin Parker Estrada, Miss Langley Brignac Barnes, Miss Cecelia Frances Zimmermann, Miss Emma Winn Freeman, Miss Grace Farnsworth Schaumburg, Her Majesty Queen Persia Miss Mary Kathleen Haase Luetkemeier, His Majesty the Great Shah of all the Persias, (back row, from left, to the left of king) Miss Kristina Schwing Bickham, Miss Shannon Rosemary Daly, Miss Lane Katherine Whitsell, Miss Taylor Michelle Franks, Miss Jane Calistoga Tierney Luetkemeier, Miss Brooke Elizabeth Habetz, Miss Christina Mattingly Rareshide, Miss Paige Elizabeth Ready, Miss Charlotte Elizabeth Raymond, Miss Cecilia Anne Cangelosi, (middle row, from left, to left of queen) Miss Lucy Claire Breeden, Miss Adelle Margaret Roubion, Miss Camille Mirene Highsmith, Miss Jane Bernard Allen, Miss Charlotte Spencer LaCour, Miss Eleanor Allan Naquin, Miss Gretchen Leona Voorhies Schoenfeld, Miss Beatrice Anne Kinnett, Miss Caroline Grace Lurie, Miss Emma Adele Ralston, Miss Alice Anne St. Pierre, (front row, from left) Pages Master Thomas Louis Martin, Master James Robert Koppel Schreiner, Master Julian Herbert Joint, Master Andrew James Yount, Master Peter William Nalty, Master Benjamin Clement Nalty

Maids (from left) Miss Langley Brignac Barnes, Miss Cecelia Frances Zimmermann, Miss Emma Winn Freeman, Miss Grace Farnsworth Schaumburg, Her Majesty Queen Persia Miss Mary Kathleen Haase Luetkemeier, Miss Kristina Schwing Bickham, Miss Shannon Rosemary Daly, Miss Lane Katherine Whitsell, Miss Taylor Michelle Franks

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HIGH PRIESTS OF

MITHRAS Year Founded: 1897 Theme: “It's a Small World” Photographer: Kathy Anderson

Her Majesty Queen Mithras Miss Eliza Nieset

Her Majesty Queen Mithras Miss Eliza Nieset, Caliph Court (front row, from left) Miss Anna Hardie, Miss Sidney Charbonnet, Miss Constance Overly, Miss Gabrielle Rive’, Miss Meghan Farnsworth, Miss Elizabeth Finkelstein, Miss Lauren St. Paul, Miss Lucy Bryan, Miss Eugenie McLeod, Miss Cecilia Balart (back row, from left) Miss Aimee Barousse, Miss Kathleen Hixon, Miss Marcelle Ellis, Miss Jennifer Stauss, Miss Margaret Goff, Master William Bush, Master Brooks Bush, Her Majesty Queen Mithras Miss Eliza Nieset, Master Hunter Key, Master Turner Schmidt, Miss Julia Smith, Miss Katherine Ellis, Miss Cecilia Cook, Miss Grace Payne, Miss Evaline Gomila, Miss Madeleine Lilley

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DORIANS Year Founded: 1937 Theme: “A Treasury of Starfish from Delos” Photographer: Richard Vallon Maids (from left) Miss Anna Hassinger Schmidt, Miss Bailey Joan Davis, Miss Emma Winn Freeman, Miss Abigail Montgomery Hufft, Her Majesty Queen Dorians Miss Colleen Elisabeth Daly, Miss Mary Katherine Haase Luetkemeier, Miss Lily Michelle Moise, Miss Caitlyn Kathleen Redfearn, Miss Carson Louise Brown, Pages (kneeling, from left) Master Carson Lamartine Kellogg, Master Kenneth Lester Verlander III, Master Francies Julian Barry, IV

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Maids (from left) Miss Caitlyn Kathleen Redfearn, Miss Bailey Joan Davis, Miss Mary Kathleen Hasse Luetkemeier, Miss Emma Winn Freeman, Miss Abby Montgomery Hufft, Miss Lily Michelle Moise Her Majesty Queen Dorians Miss Colleen Elisabeth Daly

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ATHENIANS Year Founded: 1909 Theme: “Game of Fools” Charity: Her Majesty’s favorite nonprofit organization is St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. She recently ran her first marathon in Chicago to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, where several dear family friends have received lifesaving treatment.

Photographer: Richard Vallon Her Majesty Queen Athenians Miss Margaret Elizabeth Latham

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Maids and Pages (front row, from left) Master Lee Alden Waldrup, Master John Littleton LeBlanc, Master Claude Walker Roth, Master William Ritter Benedetto (back row, from left) Miss Lane Katherine Whitsell, Miss Mary Kathleen Haase Luetkemeier, Miss Megan Elizabeth Harold, Miss Bailey Joan Davis, Miss Marguerite Harris Eppling, Miss Margaret Wilder Chandler, Miss Caroline Margaret Berger, Miss Joan Caroline Benjamin, Miss Kristina Schwing Bickham, Miss Elizabeth Mary Coman, Miss Ashley Ann Dwyer, Miss Taylor Michelle Franks, Miss Annalisa Mercedes Huete, Miss Grace Farnsworth Schaumberg

Princesses (from left) Miss Lillian Grace Benedetto, Miss McCadden Campbell Breland, Miss Corinne Barry Kepper, Miss Cecilia Marie McAuliffe, Miss Neve Margaret Christiansen, Miss Virginia Lynn Stahls, Miss Olivia Rose Schmidt Pospisil, Miss Cecilia Claire Caballero, Miss Cora Faye Wolford, Miss Elizabeth Abigail Childress

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YOUNG MEN

ILLINOIS CLUB Year Founded: 1926 Theme: “Aesop’s Fables” Photographer: Bernie Saul Photography Her Majesty Queen YMI Miss Elise Amina Wright

YMI Princesses (back row, from left), Miss Isabella Bouttee, Miss Jayla Williams, Miss Fallon Bart, Miss Nadia Bart, (front row, from left), Miss Jordyn Williams, Miss Sophia Bouttee, Miss Gray Grandpre', Miss Carson Bates

YMI Princesses Miss Maddyn Christina Peck, Miss Cailey Rachel Lewis, Miss Karry Lynn Avery Johnson, Miss Gian Laje Rutherford, Miss Payton Martinique Rogers

YMI Pages Sean Mackie Dolliole, Carrington Elise Martin-Russell, ILon Valente Jackson, Trinity Lynmarie Byrd, Kailee Madison Keeler

Debutante Miss Amiah Louise Leal

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Debutante Miss Kelci Rose Lewis

YMI Debutante Miss Jaylah Anese Holmes

Debutante Miss Gabrielle Terre' Prevost

Debutante Miss Gabriella Marguerite Olivier

Debutante Miss Aleyea Thibodeaux Mogilles

Debutante Queen Miss Kessiah Byrd

YMI Debutante Miss Gigi Gabriella Haydel

YMI Debutante Miss Skylar Marie Charbonnet Jones

YMI Debutante Miss Kiley Elise Harris

YMI Sixth Maid Miss Mary Dianne Napoleon

YMI Fifth Maid Miss Jada Renee Anderson

YMI Fourth Maid Miss Lauren Monique Bickham

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THE

ACHAEANS Year Founded: 1947 Theme: “Prometheus and the Theft of Fire” Photographer: Kathy Anderson Her Majesty Queen Achaeans Miss Eugenie McLeod, Achaeans King

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Her Majesty Queen Achaeans Miss Eugenie McLeod Maids (from left) Miss Marguerite Christman, Miss Julia Smith, Miss Colleen Daly

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OSIRIS Year Founded: 1915 Theme: Osiris always has an Egyptian theme, reflecting its namesake Photographer: Kathy Anderson

Maids (front row, from left) Miss Eugenie Louise Philipson, Miss Abigail Montgomery Hufft, Miss Lucy Sawyer Bryan, Miss Mary Kathleen Haase Luetkemeier, Miss Emily Clay Weinmann, Miss Anne Villere Lagarde, Miss Claire Vining Morrison (back row, from left) Miss Emma Alexander McFadden, Miss Taylor Ayers Hurd, Miss Eliza Hollis Nieset, Miss Grace Farnsworth Schaumburg, Miss Margaret Elizabeth Latham

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His Majesty Osiris Her Majesty Queen Osiris Miss Caroline Myra Marie Conwill

Pages (front row, from left) Master John Emory Ehrensing, Master Charles Seegers Roth, Master Wyatt Thomas Hooper, (back row, from left) Master Ellis Hayden Banta, Master Ashton Newell Wood, Master Charles Henry Flower

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NEREUS Founded: 1896 Theme: “Mama Mia!” Charity: Her Majesty’s favorite nonprofit organization is the Emerge Center – a nonprofit therapy clinic that empowers children with autism and individuals with communication challenges to achieve independence through innovative and family-centered therapies.

“The reason I chose the Emerge Center is because I have worked there now for three years and have been able to truly see the impact this clinic has had on their clients and community.”

Photographer: Richard Vallon

Her Majesty Queen Nereus Miss Lane Katherine Whitsell

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Her Majesty Queen Nereus Miss Lane Katherine Whitsell with Pages Master Julian Richmond Burck and Master Charles David Melancon

Court (from left) Maids Miss Gabrielle Volaire Rivé, Miss Megan Elizabeth Harold, Miss Margaret Elizabeth Latham, Miss Esmé Boyce Benjamin, Miss Claire Roth Kehoe, Miss Madeline Elizabeth Pye, Miss Kristina Schwing Bickham, with Her Majesty Queen Nereus Miss Lane Katherine Whitsell, Miss Marguerite Harris Eppling, Miss Joan Caroline Benjamin, Miss Cecilia Walshe Balart, Miss Lily Michelle Moise, Miss Isis Magdalena Sandridge Greer, Miss Marguerite Claire Christman, Miss Cecelia Frances Zimmermann, with Pages to their Majesties Master Charles David Melancon and Master Julian Richmond Burck

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CALIPHS OF

CAIRO Year Founded: 1936 Theme: Degas at the “Missing Links” Ball Photographer: Richard Vallon

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Her Majesty Queen Caliphs Miss Kristina Schwing Bickham

Court (standing, from left) Miss Caroline Elizabeth Babin, Miss Viginia Elizabeth Gardes, Miss Evelyn Faith Lachaussee, Miss Hannah Elizabeth Plaisance, Miss Elizabeth Abigail Childress, Miss Elizabeth Mary Coman, Miss Mallory Page Edwards, Miss Isis Magdalena Sandridge Greer, Miss Mallory Grace Hull, Miss Caroline Grace Zimmer, Her Majesty Queen Caliphs Miss Kristina Schwing Bickham, Miss Cecelia Frances Zimmermann, Miss Mary Kathleen Haase Luetkemeier, Miss Isabella Anais Hewitt, Miss Juliette Marie Enright, Miss Ashley Ann Dwyer, Miss Anna Lucille Kramer, Miss Caroline Elizabeth Waltz, Miss Mary Aliene Lunn, Miss Corrinne Lorraine Grace, Miss Pellegrina Ann Vaughn Cimini (kneeling, from left) Master Jefferson Joseph Waltz, Master Bennett Clarence Childress, Master William Hunter Grace Princesses and Pages (from left) Miss Anna Lucille Kramer, Master William Hunter Grace, Master Jefferson Joseph Waltz, Master Bennett Clarence Childress, Miss Elizabeth Abigail Childress, Miss Caroline Elizabeth Waltz

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OLYMPIANS Year Founded: 1903 Charity: Her Majesty’s favorite nonprofit organization is Second Harvest Food Bank. She has volunteered there many times and believes in their mission in helping to address food insecurity in the community.

Photographer: Richard Vallon

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Court (front row, from left) Miss Virginia Kelley Waldron, Miss Elodie Leblanc Trahant, Miss May Louise Martin, Master Benjamin John Kerber, Jr., Master Warren Maher Surcouf, IV, Miss Cora Faye Wolford, Miss Charlotte Louise Oakes, Halla Isobel Pighetti (back row, from left) Miss Kristina Schwing Bickham, Miss Mary Kathleen Haase Luetkemeier, Miss Sarah Simms Trahant, Miss Taylor Michelle Franks, Her Majesty Queen Olympians Miss Shannon Rosemary Daly, King, Miss Cecelia Frances Zimmermann, Miss Marguerite Harris Eppling, Miss Isis Magdalena Sandridge Greer

Maids (from left) Miss Taylor Michelle Franks, Miss Sarah Simms Trahant, Miss Kristina Schwing Bickham, Miss Marguerite Harris Eppling, Miss Mary Kathleen Haase Luetkemeier, Miss Isis Magdalena Miss Sandridge Greer, Miss Cecelia Frances Zimmermann Pages (from left) Master Warren Maher Surcouf, IV, Master Benjamin John Kerber, Jr. Princesses (from left) Miss May Louise Martin, Miss Charlotte Louise Oakes, Miss Virginia Kelley Waldron, Miss Halla Isobel Pighetti, Miss Elodie Leblanc Trahant, Miss Cora Faye Wolford Her Majesty Queen Olympians Miss Shannon Rosemary Daly

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EROS Year Founded: 1935 Theme: “Love is in the Air”

Charity: Her Majesty’s favorite nonprofit is the Millsaps College Chapter of Enable America. The mission of Enable America is to improve the quality of life of disabled Americans by helping them find jobs and productive activity. One of the Millsaps Enable America Chapter’s critical roles is to raise awareness in the community about the lives of the disabled. They host events and lectures in which disabled adults participate to tell their stories, celebrate their accomplishments, and shed light on the challenges they face.

Photographer: Creative Images Photography Court (Princesses standing at left) Miss Abigail Meredith Yount, Miss Mary Louise Oertling, Miss Blaire Elizabeth Cariello (Jr. Maid seated at left) Miss Emma Katherine Starr Barnes, (Maids and Queen from left) Miss Kate Elizabeth Smith, Miss Maia Elizabeth Christina, Miss Olive Nola Rose Juge, Miss Carolina Antonia Mehaffie, Her Majesty Queen EROS Miss Addie Lane Bourgeois, Miss Anna Belle Fontenot, Miss Emily Marie Broussard, Miss Toni Mary Elaine Gagliano, Miss Morgan Kay Murphy, Miss Reese Addison Murphy, (Junior Maids seated at right) Miss Marceline Lilith Dauser, Miss Molly Joanne O’Sullivan (Princesses standing at right) Miss Aslyn Claire Bourgeois, Miss Arya Grace Bourgeois, Miss Frances Mary Eagan

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Her Majesty Queen EROS Miss Addie Lane Bourgeois Pages (from left) Master Briggs Wylie Webb, Master Grayson Joseph Webb, Master Henry Peter Eagan King EROS, Her Majesty Queen EROS Miss Addie Lane Bourgeois

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APOLLO Year Founded: 1929 Theme: “Apollo Visits Queen” Photographer: Norris Gagnet

Her Majesty Queen Apollo Miss Dottie Phillips (From left) Miss Scottie McKinnon, Miss Grace White, Her Majesty Queen Apollo Miss Dottie Phillips, Master JT Phillips, Master Hood Kolb, Master Ford Kolb (From left) Miss Kate Williams, Miss Claire Vanderbrook, Miss Libby Talbot, Miss Colleen McLeod, Miss Morgan LeBourgeois, Miss Whitney Gamard, Miss Rebecca Baxter, Her Majesty Queen Apollo Miss Dottie Phillips, Miss Kelsey French, Miss Adelaide Jackson, Miss Susan McCay, Miss Ellie Patin, Miss Lucy Vaicius, Miss Cora Villere, Miss Hillery Wynn

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