By Betty O'Neill-Roderick

Eight lovely young ladies of Italian descent made their debuts at the 68th annual Columbus Day Cotillion on Saturday evening. Madeline Bozzelli chaired the celebration, held at Todaro's Party Center. The Gene Fiocca Band played music for the presentation and dancing later in the evening.

Guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d'oeuvres while behind the scenes, the girls received last-minute instructions from Jerilynn Ferguson, who choreographed the event. Delaney Smith said she enjoyed meeting new people at the debutante tea and Erica Frazier said she enjoyed making new friends.

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