Courts of Carnival 2024

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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

Account Executive Erin Chiartano

Account Executive Lauren McCanse

PRODUCTION

Manager Rosa Balaguer Arostegui

Designers Ashley Pemberton, Czarlyn Ria Trinidad

CIRCULATION

Distribution John Holzer

ADMINISTRATION

Office Manager Mallary Wolfe, Emily Ruiz

Chief Executive Officer Todd Matherne

A NOTE FROM ANDY MYER

Despite a few major delays, oak tree clearance issues and a paper streamer power outage, Carnival 2024 was a great success, and the city of New Orleans felt the splendor throughout.

For more than a decade, the team at St. Charles Avenue has worked to compile Courts of Carnival, chronicling krewe courts – their unique history, themes and traditions. These krewes have been a part of our city’s culture for more than 150 years and we continue to celebrate this history proudly today.

The events featured on these pages are published by ball date, in reverse chronological order and images and captions are provided by each krewe.

We hope you enjoy this record of our city’s vibrant cultural traditions. Here’s to many more festive Carnival seasons ahead!

Courts & Krewes SOME ROYAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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.

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 eleventh annual Courts of Carnival, of which the current publication is the fifth 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.

MISTICK KREWE OF COMUS

Year Founded: 1857

Theme: “Winged Creatures of the Realm”

Photographer: Kathy Anderson

Her Majesty Queen Comus Miss Helen Wisdom with Comus
Maids (from left) Miss Becca Walk, Miss Grace Waguespack, Miss Marguerite Schmidt, Miss Margot Roussel, Miss Charlotte Williams, Her Majesty Queen Comus Miss Helen Wisdom, Miss Adair Cook, Miss Jane Murphy, Miss Marian Laing, Miss Claire Moffett, Miss Sophie Brewer
Pages (from left) Master Quinn Salisbury, Master James Phillips, Master James Fitzpatrick, Master Wyatt Milano
Her Majesty Queen Comus Miss Helen Wisdom

REX

Year Founded: 1872

Theme: “The Two Worlds of Lafcadio Hearn"

Photographer: Kathy Anderson

Charity: Pro Bono Publico

Her Majesty Queen of Carnival Miss Elizabeth Montgomery
His Majesty Rex, King of Carnival John Menge Eastman

From left: Page Master Hudson Andrew Westfeldt Rapier, His Majesty Rex, King of Carnival John Menge Eastman, Her Majesty Queen of Carnival Miss Elizabeth Montgomery, Page Master William Bush

Court: (from left) Miss Emily Baldwin Johnson, Mr. Martin Campbell Butcher, Miss Olivia Marie Gaines, Mr. John Donelson Werner, Jr., Miss Caroline Whittington Casey, Mr. John Fenner French, Jr., Miss Ellie Camryn Kelleher, Mr. John McIlhenny Dinkins, Page Master Hudson Andrew Westfeldt Rapier, His Majesty Rex, King of Carnival John Menge Eastman, Her Majesty Queen of Carnival Miss Elizabeth Montgomery, Page Master William Webster Bush, Mr. Donald Dietze Webster, Miss Elizabeth Downing Petagna, Mr. Michael Haydel Schmidt, Miss Caroline Ott Pitalo, Mr. Murray Andrew Calhoun, Jr., Miss Kathleen Pierce Gibbons, Mr. William Waite Freeman Rowan, Miss Frances Villere Currence

Pages Master Hudson Rapier and Master William Bush

ZULU

SOCIAL AID & PLEASURE CLUB

Year Founded: 1909

Theme: “Celebrations and Libations Zulu Style”

Photographer: Gavin Goins

Charity: Her Majesty’s favorite nonprofits are New Orleans, No Dream Deferred and Yaya Arts Center.

His Majesty King Zulu Mr. Melvin L. Labat
Her Majesty Queen Zulu Miss A. Angélique Roché

ZULU SOCIAL AID & PLEASURE CLUB

Maid Miss Jadon Gabriella Russell Maid Miss Toni Reneé Brown Maid Miss Caitlin M. Aisola Maid Miss Ava K. Boudreaux
Maid Miss Aaliyah C. Colar Maid Miss Kamryn Trajaé Chess
Maid Miss A’niya L. Cole Maid Miss Bria R. Egana
Maid Miss Skylar J. Fleury Maid Miss Nala M. Hamilton Maid Miss Aiyana D’Shian Griffin Maid Miss Courtney L. Jackson
Maid Miss Rylie M. Cavalier
Maid Miss Sofia Helena English
Maid Miss Kierstin A. Harris
Maid Miss Gabriella Marguerite Olivier
Zulu King’s Maid Madison T. Brown-Adams
Zulu Queen’s Maid Isabel Anise Davis
Maid Miss Armyrie R. Landry Maid Miss Khori Jasmine Jackson Maid Miss Alajia J. Pierre Maid Miss Kamryn K. Hunter
Maid Miss Jadon G. Russell Maid Miss Zorah R. Trask Maid Miss A’alana M. Washington
Maid Miss Destiny K. Toney
Maid Miss Anaya N. Yunusah Maid Miss Lauren P. Williams Maid Miss Amaya M. Windham Maid Miss Madisyn J. Mondy
Maid Miss Taylor T. Paynes
Maid Miss Logan Michael Lewis Maid Miss Kendall E. Williams
Maid Miss Charlie B. Crawford Maid Miss Laila M. Washington Maid Miss Laila M. Javery Maid Miss Alexis Michelle Martin Maid Miss Aaliyah A. Oro

KREWE OF PROTEUS

Year Founded: 1881

Theme: “Commedia dell ‘Arte”

Photographer: Kathy Anderson

Her Majesty Queen Proteus Miss Emily Baldwin Johnson Pages Master Robert Sanders Stone Jr. and Master James Bush LeBourgeois

Page Master Robert Sanders Stone Jr., Her Majesty Queen Proteus Miss Emily Baldwin Johnson, Proteus 2024, Page Master James Bush LeBourgeois

Left to right: Maids Miss Charlotte Conway Williams, Miss Marguerite Conery Schmidt, Miss Adair Guion Cook, Miss Rebecca Patout Walk, Miss Kathleen Pierce Gibbons, Her Majesty Queen Proteus Miss Emily Baldwin Johnson, Miss Caroline Whittington Casey, Miss Sophie Wilson Brewer, Miss Grace Marie Waguespack, Miss Melita Bragg Nelson, Miss Elizabeth Brent Montgomery

KREWE OF HERMES

Year Founded: 1937

Theme: “The Storyville Chronicle”

Photographer: Darryl Schmitt Photography

Charity: The Hermes BTP Foundation, Inc.

Her Majesty Queen Hermes Miss Lauren Michelle Perlis

Court: (back row, from left) Ladies in Waiting Miss Hannah Rose LeBlanc, Miss Virginia Schoen-Marie Holmes, Miss Elizabeth Gee Patrón, Miss Campbell Beyer Barreca, Miss Meredith Waller Huber, Miss Eva Lemoine Patrón, Bearer of the Scepter Miss Darby Elizabeth Hayes, Maids Miss Lydia Helen Strawn, Miss Sela Jacklyn Kline, Miss Andrea Victoria Bovard, Miss Isabel Berkley Wilson, Her Majesty Queen Hermes Miss Lauren Michelle Perlis, King Hermes LXXXIV, Maids Miss Sophia Cameron Biggio, Miss Tess Elizabeth Bruno, Miss Shelby Elizabeth Morris, Miss Sophia Curcio Wilson, Bearer of the Flowers Miss Luna Giorgianne Valobra, Ladies in Waiting Miss Ruby Gianna Devillier, Miss Eloise Parker Coleman, Miss Sydney Cecilia Stumpf, Miss Eleanor Singley Holmes, Miss Vivienne Elizabeth McKay, Miss Giselle Ballin LeGardeur (front row, left side) Pages Master Joseph Kelly Harper, Master Thomas Everett Traina, Master Sawyer Lane Patron (front row, right side) Master Jonathan Hunter Cazes, Jr., Master Griffin Simms Solomon, Master Jefferson Joseph Waltz, Master Trevor Charles Davies, Jr.

Bearer of the Scepter Miss Darby Elizabeth Hayes and Bearer of the Flowers Miss Luna Giorgianne Valobra

Pages (from left) Master Thomas Everett Traina, Master Joseph Kelly Harper, Master Trevor Charles Davies, Jr., Master Jonathan Hunter Cazes, Jr., Master Sawyer Lane Patron, Master Griffin Simms Solomon, Master Jefferson Joseph Waltz

KNIGHTS OF BABYLON

Year Founded: 1939

Theme: “The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam”

Photographer: Darryl Schmitt Photography

Charity: Her Majesty’s favorite non-profit is the Jefferson Parish Library. “I’ve always had a passion for reading, which led me to volunteer at the Jefferson Parish Library throughout high school. Volunteering at the Jefferson Parish Library and working with the librarians and patrons allowed me to see the impact that public libraries have on people’s lives and the importance of keeping public libraries alive.”

Sargon LXXVIII and Her Majesty Queen Hermes Miss Caroline Margaret Berger

Pages (from left) Master Charles Henry Petrone, Master William Cooper Sanderson, Master James Frye Sanderson, Master Jack Levi Jacobson, Master Cormac Douglas Patel

Court: Maids, Princesses, Ladies in Waiting and Queen (back row from left) Miss Ann-Marie Noel Fuselier, Miss Kaycie Ann Cahill, Miss Melia Simone Piediscalzo, Miss Madeline Hannah Burke, Miss Dorothy Patricia Skuba Gray, Her Majesty Queen Hermes Miss Caroline Margaret Berger, Miss Avery Claire Jeansonne, Miss Katherine Rita Luscy, Miss Julia Sims Wood, Miss Grace Elizabeth Spera, Miss Emily Carol Stevenson, (middle row from left) Miss Madison Elle Banks, Miss Ela Jean Maklansky, Miss Aimee Tess Petrone, Miss Molly Elizabeth Bowden, Miss Caroline Alexandra Hawney, Miss Reagan Swanner Yenni (front row from left) Miss Ellie Amelia Jacobson, Miss Estelle Breaux Bowden, Miss Madison Lucille Yenni

KREWE OF MYSTERY

Year Founded: 1911

Theme: " Mystery Comes Home to Louisiana"

Photographer: Richard Vallon

Charity: Her Majesty’s favorite nonprofit is the New Orleans Women and Children’s Shelter.

Her Majesty Queen Mystery Miss Evelyn Blain Argote

Court: (front row from left) Pages Master Thomas Louis Colletta, III, Master Donald Irwin Mackenroth, III, (second row from left) Miss Josephine Franklin Griffith, Miss Eleanor Louise Tafaro, Miss Mairin

Jane Elizabeth Bond (third row from left) Miss Celeste Lynn Schonberg, Miss Allison Marie Loker Hughs, Miss Caroline Whittington Casey, Miss Kathleen Pierce Gibbons, Her Majesty Queen Mystery

Miss Evelyn Blain Argote, Miss Emily

Jennings Alt, Miss Kathleen Loretta Keen, Miss Bailey Victoria Shofstahl

Pages (from left) Master Thomas Louis Colletta, III, Master Donald Irwin Mackenroth, III
Trainbearers (from left) Miss Eleanor Louise Tafaro, Miss Josephine Franklin Griffith, Miss Mairin Jane Elizabeth Bond

ELVES OF OBERON

Year Founded: 1895

Theme: “Can You Dig, It?”

Photographer: Richard Vallon

Maids and Queen (from left) Miss Amélie Collins Cooper, Miss Shannon Elizabeth Quinn Plough, Miss Mathilde Frances deVerges Tubbs, Her Majesty Queen Elves of Oberon Miss Marguerite Conery Schmidt, Miss Kathleen Pierce Gibbons, Miss Claire Louise Moffett, Miss Molly Gahagan Heurtin, Miss Melita Bragg Nelson

Her Majesty Queen Elves of Oberon Miss Marguerite
Conery Schmidt
Pages (from left) Master John Wilson Gandy III, Master
Mauldin Miller Morris, Master
Henry Hood Kolb, Master
Rutherford Neal Kolb

MOMUS

The Orpheum Theater February 8, 2024

Court: (from left) Duke, Miss Elizabeth Brent Montgomery, Duke, Miss Emily Baldwin Johnson, Duke, Miss Grace Marie Waguespack, Duke, Miss Charlotte Conway Williams, Lieutenant, Lieutenant, Her Majesty Queen Momus Miss Kathleen Pierce Gibbons, Momus, Lieutenant, Lieutenant, Duke, Miss Helen Elizabeth Wisdom, Duke, Miss Margot Marie Roussel, Duke, Miss Claire Louise Moffett, Miss Adair Guion Cook, Duke

Her Majesty Queen Momus Miss Kathleen Pierce Gibbons

Maids and Queen (from left) Miss Elizabeth Brent Montgomery, Miss Grace Marie Waguespack, Miss Charlotte Conway Williams, Miss Margot Marie Roussel, Miss Emily Baldwin Johnson, Her Majesty Queen Momus Miss Kathleen Pierce Gibbons, Miss Adair Guion Cook, Miss Claire Louise Moffett, Miss Helen Elizabeth Wisdom

ORIGINAL ILLINOIS CLUB

Year Founded: 1895

Theme: “The Original Illinois Club Salutes Soul Train”

Photographer: Aaron Cormier Photography

Charity: Her Majesty’s favorite nonprofit is, “Women Empowering Women, an organization founded by my mother, Ms. Caneka Webb Hardon. From a young age, I watched my mother use her nonprofit to build a community of black women to support one another. Women Empowering Women also provides tools that help women access their full potential by organizing and planning their daily lives while pursuing their purpose.”

The Original Illinois Club is a 501(c)(3) organization and is the presumed favorite of its members.

His Majesty King Illinois Mr. Charles F. Webb, Her Majesty Queen Illinois Miss Chase Hope Hardon

From left: Heralds Miss Rai Ferdinand, Miss Rylie Ferdinand

Pages (from left) Master Bryson Bryant Crawford, Jr., Miss Marleigh Monique Brooks, Master Asher Michael Foppe, Master Kesmon Wardell Lewis, Jr.

Debutantes (from left) Miss Maegan Elizabeth Haynes and Miss Lauryn Grace-Marie Williams
Debutantes (from left) Miss Samari Deon Harris, Miss U’Nique Ashanti Allen, Miss Zoe Maria Simien
From left: Debutante Miss Chole Nicole Carter, Dr. Otis Gowdy, Maid Miss Layla Callie Jackson

PROPHETS OF PERSIA

Year Founded: 1927

Theme: On Saturday evening, February 3rd, the Prophets of Persia traveled to The Ludwigsburg Palace for the organization’s 98th annual ball staged at The Orpheum Theater. The event depicted the 1806 royal receptionof King Frederick I and Charlotte, Princess Royal. It was held in honor of the Imperial Merger of Jerome Bonaparte and Princess Catharina.

Photographer: Richard Vallon

Charity: Her Majesty’s favorite charities are the American Cancer Society and Saint Jude’s Research Hospital for Children. Her Grandmother is a three time breast cancer survivor who has benefited from cancer research and from the outpouring of support from all. Catherine hopes and prays that a cure for cancer can be found in the very near future.

Catherine

Court: (back row from left) Miss Natalie Camille Jones, Miss Virginia Elizabeth Gardes, Miss Elizabeth Marie Daly, Miss Monet Elizabeth Menard, Miss Elise Marie Landrum, Her Majesty Queen Persia Miss
Marie Zimmermann and King, Miss Shannon Elizabeth Quinn Plough, Miss Samantha Leigh Wild, Miss Alyce McCollum Gordon, Miss Carolina Mehaffie, (middle row from left) Miss Abby Bennett Lyons, Miss Charlotte Rutledge Koppel, Miss Josephine Franklin Griffith, Miss Emily Ashurst Clark, Miss Adelaide Suzanne Drennan, (front row from left) Pages Master James Patrick Gainey, Master Jackson Carneal Goldman, Master Carson Lamartine Kellogg, Master Morgan Ernst Voorhies Schoenfeld
Pages (from left) Master Morgan Ernst Voorhies Schoenfeld, Master James Patrick Gainey, Master Jackson Carneal Goldman, Master Carson Lamartine Kellogg
Maids (from left) Miss Elise Marie Landrum, Miss Shannon Elizabeth Quinn Plough, Miss Monet Elizabeth Menard

HIGH PRIESTS OF MITHRAS

Year Founded: 1897

Theme: “Mithras Beneath the Oaks”

Photographer: Kathy Anderson

Her Majesty Queen Mithras Miss Adair Cook, Mithras

Court (from left) Miss Grace Waguespack, Miss Catherine Rufty, Miss Caroline Pitalo, Miss Melita Nelson, Miss Elizabeth Montgomery, Miss Ellen Mason, Miss Ellie Kelleher, Miss Olivia Gaines, Page Master Meyer Thompson, Page Master William Farnsworth, Her Majesty Queen Mithras Miss Adair Cook, Page

Master William de Laoureal, Page Master Clifford Brown, Jr., Miss Emily Johnson, Miss Marian Laing, Miss Claire Moffett, Miss Jane Murphy, Miss Martha Pinney, Miss Margo Roussel, Miss Celeste Schonberg, Miss Charlotte Williams

Her Majesty Queen Mithras Miss Adair Cook

KREWE OF DORIANS

Year Founded: 1937

Theme: “Of Mermaids and Mermen”

Photographer: Richard Vallon

Charity: Her Majesty’s favorite nonprofit is American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Education & Awareness which is her sorority, Zeta Tau Alpha’s, national charity.

Her Majesty Queen Dorians Miss Bailey Victoria Shofstahl

Pages (from left) Master Charles Nicholas Dietz, Master John Arthur Meade, II, Master John Thomas Waldrop, Master Cullen Ryland Guillot

Her Majesty Queen Dorians Miss Bailey Victoria Shofstahl, King

Court: (front row from left) Pages Master Charles Nicholas Dietz, Master John Thomas Waldrop, Master John Arhtur Meade, II, Master Cullen Ryland Guillot, Maids and Ladies in Waiting (left to right) Miss Emily Jeanne Ingraham, Miss Grace Avery Olinger, Miss Chloe Clare Beals, Miss Caroline Bel Reed, Her Majesty Queen Dorians Miss Bailey Victoria Shofstahl, King, Miss Shannon Elizabeth Quinn Plough, Miss Emilie Louise Brown, Miss Clara Jane Hughes, Miss Laine Campbell Schreiber

KREWE OF ATHENIANS

Year Founded: 1909

Theme: “As Time’s Pendulum Swings”

Photographer: Richard Vallon

Charity: Her Majesty’s favorite nonprofit is Make a Wish Foundation. As a member of the Chi Omega sorority, she has seen dreams come true for small children and teens battling cancer through the Make a Wish Foundation. As a sorority, Chi Omega raises enough money annually to grant at least two wishes for children. For Allison, seeing a child’s biggest wish come true is an indescribable feeling, and she plans to continue working with Make a Wish as a volunteer following her graduation.

Her Majesty Queen Athenians Miss Allison Marie Loker Hughs

Court (front row from left) Master Benjamin Clement Nalty, Master James Patrick Gainey, Miss Marin Marie Taylor, Miss Layla Lynnette Scott, Miss Bridget Kathleen Barry, Miss Helen Kathleen Hannan, Miss Rebecca Lynn Nalty, Miss Victoria Jane Habetz, Miss Margaret Louise McAuliffe, Master Thomas Louis Colletta III, Master Donald Irwin Mackenroth III (back row from left) Miss Celeste Lynn Schonberg, Miss Elise Marie Landrum, Miss Emilie Louise Brown, Miss Lillian

Mary Gabrielle Moreau, Miss Bailey

Victoria Shofstahl, Her Majesty

Queen Athenians Miss Allison Marie

Loker Hughs, Miss Kathleen Loretta Keen, Miss Chloe Clare Beals, Marin Elizabeth Trepagnier, Miss Ryan

Elizabeth Duffy

KREWE OF IRIS

Year Founded: 1917

Theme: “Iris Travels the World”

Photographer: Darryl Schmidt Photography

Charity: In 2023-2024 the krewe was involved with St. Michael’s Special School, Ochsner Children’s Hospital, the Salvation Army, Louisiana Children’s Museum, American Cancer Society, Operation Free Ball Gown and Dress for Success.

Court (from left) “New Orleans” Miss Bridget Catlett Landry, Mr. Drew Anthony Roy, “Fiji” Mrs. Shelia Collignon Seamen, Mr. Michael Leon Seamen, “Brazil” Mrs. Kelli Evans German, Mr. Christian Nasse German, His Majesty King Iris Dwayne Paul Roy, Her Majesty Queen Iris Mrs. Valarie Bihm Roy, “Egypt” Mrs. Taylor Roy Zahn, Dr. Dempsey Ross Zahn, “Las Vegas” Ms. Alison Danese Cuevas, Jason C. Tullos, “Italy” Mrs. Eileen McClain Collignon, Mr. Paul A. Collignon

Her Majesty Queen Iris Mrs. Valarie Bihm Roy
The Captain of the Krewe of Iris (photo by James Shaw Photography)
Pages (from left) Master Alexander Thomas German, Master McHale Aidan Childress, Miss Mary Elizabeth Orintas, Miss Zoe Marie Collignon

KREWE OF OSIRIS

Year Founded: 1915

Photographer: Kathy Anderson

Charity: Her Majesty’s favorite nonprofit is Habitat for Humanity.

Court (front row from left) Master Joshua Singh, Master Elliot McNulty, Miss Elise Landrum, Miss Margaret Roos, Miss Claire Moffett, Miss Evelyn Argote, Miss Lydia Hamilton, Miss Marin Trepagnier, Master Donald Mackenroth, III, Master Preston Ogden, Master Thomas Colletta, III (back row from left) Miss Elizabeth Engelhardt, Miss Katherine Montgomery, Miss Anna Schmidt, Miss Corinne Grace, Miss Mary Lunn, Mis Pellegrina Cimini, Miss Josephine Parrino, Miss Bryce Couvillon, Miss Melissa Morrison, Her Majesty Queen Osiris Miss Caroline Pitalo, His Majesty King Osiris Mr. Dennis Lauscha, Miss Alyce Gordon, Miss Ava Zander, Miss Corinne Dumez, Miss Mary Lagarde, Miss Molly Talbot, Miss Madeleine Long, Miss Lauren Klebba

His Majesty King Osiris Mr. Dennis Lauscha
Her Majesty Queen Osiris Miss Caroline Pitalo
Pages (from left) Master Elliot McNulty, Master Preston Ogden, Master Joshua Singh, Master Donald Mackenroth, III, Master Thomas Colletta, III

YOUNG MEN ILLINOIS CLUB

Year Founded: 1926

Theme: “Hooray for Hollywood! (a tribute to actresses of color)”

Photographer: Bernie Saul

Charity: Her Majesty’s favorite nonprofit is Louis Armstrong Family Services, a local organization with a primary focus on housing and rental assistance to qualifying families with adolescent boys in the household. “Jade and her family support this nonprofit because of its annual prom dress drive which provides formal dresses for high school-aged girls in need of prom dresses while also raising funds for the organization’s underlying mission of providing financial support to needy households in the New Orleans area.”

Pages (from left) Master Skylar Washington, Master Caleb Wilson, Master Chelbi Floyd, Master Wade Preyan
Princesses (back row, from left) Miss Ava Brown, Miss Endya May, Miss Elizabeth Morrison, Miss Jaxon Sumter, (front row, from left) Miss Cameron Rogers, Miss Aeris Banks
Miss Jayla Raymond & Ravi Bates Miss Naima Bocage & Anthony Faciane
Honorable Judge Omar Mason, Her Majesty Queen YMI Miss Jade Mason
Miss Dream Ellison& Marques McCormick
Debutante Miss Evan Bellow & Joseph Batiste
Debutante Miss Chandler Gaudin & Kent Smith, Esq
Miss Nala Hamilton & Neal Hamilton
Miss Layah Cavett & Wayne Preyan
Debutante Miss Arianna Marrero & Emile Bagneris, Esq
Miss Skylah Wilson & Dr. Terrence Aguillar
Debutante Miss Jiyah Payton & Cardell Ross
Debutante Miss Kayla Bodden & Michael Walcott
Debutante Miss Jalyn Douglas & Anthony Legeaux
Sixth Maid Miss Lea McGeathy & Albert Thibodeaux, Esq
Fifth Maid Miss Phoenix Pankey & Magistrate Marion Floyd
Fourth Maid Miss Sage Villavicencio & Ethan Ashley, Esq
Third Maid Miss Kennedy Lewis & William Lewis
Second Maid Miss Gabrielle Johnson & Garron Johnson, Esq
First Maid Madison Vidal & Cory Miss Vidal, Esq

THE ACHAEANS

Year Founded: 1947

Theme: “Eros and Psyche”

Photographer : Kathy Anderson

Court (from left) Maids Miss Courtland Coyle St. Paul, Miss Martha Elizabeth Pinney, Miss Elise Marie Landrum, Miss Abigail Sloan Fort, Her Majesty Queen Acheans Miss Mathilde Frances deVerges Tubbs, Miss Molly Gahagan Heurtin, Miss Lucy Elaine Normann, Miss Margaret Godchaux Roos, Miss Mary Louise Stockmeyer

Odysseus LXXV
Her Majesty Queen Achaeans Miss Mathilde Frances deVerges Tubbs

KREWE OF NEREUS

Founded: 1896

Theme: “Nereus Goes Back to His Greek Roots at ‘Animal House’”

Photographer: Richard Vallon

Charity: Her majesty’s favorite nonprofit is Read>Lead>Achieve. “Being an avid reader since a young age has brought me so much joy and helped me further my education. I believe all children deserve to grow up with the ability to read. I’ve been able to personally visit schools in the Starkville area and read with kids from underprivileged families. This opportunity allowed me to connect with and make an impact in their lives, and caused me to better appreciate my blessings.”

Her Majesty Queen Nereus Miss Celeste Lynn Schonberg

Court

Pages Master David

Jr., Master Thomas Louis

Maids Miss Shannon Elizabeth Quinn Plough, Miss Allison Marie Loker Hughs, Her Majesty Queen Nereus Miss Celeste Lynn Schonberg, Maids Miss Marin Elizabeth Trepagnier, Miss Catherine Marie Zimmermann, Pages Master Bennett Clarence Childress, Master Donald Irwin Mackenroth III

(left to right)
Cressend Schonberg
Colletta III,

CALIPHS OF CAIRO

Year Founded: 1936

Theme: “Carnevale di Venezia a Palazzo Ducal”

Photographer: Richard Vallon

Charity: Her Majesty’s favorite nonprofit is Grace at the Greenlight, an outstanding organization that provides basic necessities to the unhoused community of New Orleans and helps to reunite these individuals with their families. The organization is committed and dedicated to empowering the unhoused community in New Orleans.

Court (back row from left): Lady-in-Waiting Miss Pelligrina Ann Vaughn Cimini, Maids Miss Ryan Elizabeth Duffy, Miss Riley Grace Sisung, Miss Chloe Clare Beals, Her Majesty Queen Caliphs Miss Marin Elizabeth Trepagnier, King, Maids Miss Kathleen Loretta Keen, Miss Emily Katharine Novak, Miss Annabelle Layne Gotzkowsky, Miss Catherine Marie Zimmermann, Lady-in-Waiting Miss Abigail Alexis Gotzkowsky, (front row from left) Page Master Wilfred Albert Trepagnier, IV, Princesses Miss Addison Grace Loupe, Miss Juliette Sheila Trepagnier, Miss Bridgett Kathleen Barry, Miss Elise Anne Munson, Miss Erin Luz Munson, Miss Cora Faye Wolford, Page Master Jonah Richard Perrien

Her Majesty Queen Caliphs Miss Marin Elizabeth Trepagnier

THE OLYMPIANS

Year Founded: 1903

Photographer: Richard Vallon

Charity: Her Majesty’s favorite nonprofit is St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and fostering kittens for ARNO - Animal Rescue New Orleans.

Court (front row from left) Page Master Thomas Aloysius Gallichio, Miss Ella Pierce Gallichio, Miss Bridget Kathleen Barry, Miss Cecilia Marie McAuliffe, Miss Marguerite Bellegarde Chopin, Miss Margaret Louis McAuliffe, Page Master James Patrick Gainey (back row from left) Maids Miss Catherine Marie Zimmermann, Miss Marin Elizabeth Trepagnier, Her Majesty Queen Olympians Miss Elise Marie Landrum, King, Miss Bella Savoie Kohnke, Miss Layton Kathryn Lawhead

Her Majesty Queen Olympians Miss Elise Marie Landrum
Maids (from left) Miss Catherine Marie Zimmermann, Miss Marin Elizabeth Trepagnier, Miss Bella
Savoie Kohnke, Miss Layton Kathryn Lawhead
Pages Master James Patrick Gainey, Master Thomas Aloysius Gallichio

THE KREWE OF EROS

Year Founded: 1935

Theme: “Eros Celebrates Breakfast at Tiffany’s”

Photographer: Creative Images Photography

Charity: Her Majesty’s favorite nonprofit is the Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation. TOKC is an organization that is dedicated to improving the lives of children with cancer by raising their spirits, public awareness, and funding research to improve the treatment and survivability of pediatric cancers. Her Majesty has been a volunteer and supporter of this organization since middle school. “The reason I chose TOKC is because I knew the founder James Ragan, and I thought that his passion for raising awareness to help others while he was battling cancer was amazing! Mr. Ragan dedicated the remainder of his life to raising awareness and proceeds to help fund the TOKC foundation.”

Princesses (front row, from left) Miss Charlotte Elizabeth Fantaci, Miss Catherine Ellen Frischhertz, Miss Reese Elizabeth Rosendahl, Miss Vivian Rose Durham, Jr. Maids (back from left) Miss Susanna Rose Frischhertz, Miss Violet Suzanne Centola, Miss Avery Frischhertz Romig, Maids (from left) Miss Natalia Elizabeth Mehaffie, Miss Eileen Jane Igoe, Miss Lily Denise Centola, Miss Lucy Villere Centola, Miss Mia Marcelle Frischhertz, Her Majesty Queen Eros Miss Ella Grace Frischhertz, Maids (from left) Miss Amelie Regina Bent, Miss Ellie Ann Hebert, Miss Isabella Anna Mantilla, Miss Piper Hanley Rubin, Miss Callie Marguerite Parenton

Pages (from left) Master Michael Joseph McCaffery, Master Bailey Thomas Frischhertz, Master Samuel John Vidrine
Her Majesty Queen Eros Miss Ella Grace Frischhertz
Her Majesty Queen Eros Miss Ella Grace Frischhertz and King Eros

KREWE OF APOLLO

Year Founded: 1929

Theme: “Jack & Diane”

Photographer: Norris Gagnet

Her Majesty Queen Apollo Miss Katherine Harper Montgomery

Pages and Queen (from left) Miss Elizabeth Ives Dupuy Gwin, Miss Louise Dugan Mills, Her Majesty Queen Apollo Miss Katherine Harper Montgomery, Master George Perry Eastman V, Master Thomas Cutting Mead

Maids and Queen (from left) Miss Lillian Gayle Gorman, Miss Claire Marie Burton, Miss Adele Lobrano Barba, Miss Lanier Lange Kearney, Miss Mary Judith Schmidt, Miss Isabelle Fenner Merlin, Miss Amelia Lynn Phillips, Her Majesty Queen Apollo Miss Katherine Harper Montgomery, Miss Isabel Louise Schmidt, Miss Anna Hassinger Schmidt, Miss Estelle Claire LeGardeur, Miss Mary Elise Meyer, Miss Eugenie Marie Gibbens, Miss Katherine Coll Benton, Miss Charlotte Treat Green

Krewe of Apollo

Saturday after Twelfth Night

Saturday after Twelfth Night

January 7, 2012

June 19, 2021

January 13, 2024

half after seven of the clock

half after eight of the clock

The New Orleans Theatre

The New Orleans Theatre

New Orleans Convention Center

New Orleans Convention Center

Reception Committee

Court Committee
Lawrence Noel Johnson, Jr. Chairman
Floor Committee
Charles Niels Monsted IV Chairman
In Memory of AAW
Saturday, January 13, 2024
The New Orleans Theatre New Orleans Convention Center

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