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Progressive Club debutantes, junior debs announced

Wichita Falls Times Record News

The Progressive Club of Wichita Falls announced the 2023 debutantes and junior debutantes. This is the 71st year of the club's debutante celebration.

This year they welcome two junior debutantes and eight debutantes.

The eight debutantes are all graduating high school seniors, and the debutante ball serves as a traditional welcome for them into society.

The organization's annual ball was June 4.

Progressive Women's Club Junior Debutantes are Kyndia Kenyae Smith, daughter of LaKenya Breed Love and Isaiah Azaria Polk, daughter of Damon and Natasha Polk.

Junior debutantes are:

  • Kyndia Kenyae Smith, daughter of LaKenya Breed Love
  • Isaiah Azaria Polk, daughter of Damon and Natasha Polk
Progressive Women's Club Debutantes are, from left, Akelia Renea Murchison, Abagail Denise Bandas, Ze’Naya Michelle Guthrie, Dreah Alise Jones, Antoinae Janeece, Rankin, Kaviana Tiana Mitchell, Patricia Johnnie Mae Blackmon, Omuqua Shaniya Smith

Debutantes are:

  • Akelia Renae Murchison is the daughter of Marquita Royal Jr. Akelila. Akelia is a 2023 graduate of Hirschi High School. Escorted by Isaac Hawkins II.
  • Abagail Denise Bandas is the daughter of Sherri Shevorvich and Wayi Bandas. Abagail is a 2023 graduate of Wichita Falls High School. Escorted by Jared Lee.
  • Ze’Naya Michelle Guthrie is the daughter of Damon and Natasha Polk. Za’Naya is a 2023 graduate of Rider High School. Escorted by Steven Bobo Jr.
  • Dreah Alise Jones is the daughter of Karrisa Perry and Calvin Jones. Dreah is a 2023 graduate of Lamar High School. Escorted by Christian Kennedy.
  • Antoinae Janeece Rankin is the daughter of Lillian Davis and Antoine Rankin. Antoinae is a 2023 graduate of Hirschi High School. Escorted by Micah Walker.
  • Kaviana Tinia Mitchell is the daughter of Antoinette Mitchell and William Fifer. Kiaviana is a 2023 graduate of Rider High School. Escorted by Elijah Goatly.
  • Patricia Johnnie Mae Blackmon is the daughter of Armetha and Raynal Blackmon Sr. Patricia is a 2023 graduate of City View High School. Escorted by Raynal Blackmon II.
  • Omuqua Shaniya Smith is the daughter of Rodney and Kimberly Smith.  Omuqua is a 2023 graduate of Hirschi High School. Escorted by Willie Thomas Jr.