Eudunda Town Hall Tranformed Into Magical Wonderland For Miniature Debutante Ball
Back L-R: Farrah Launer, Ayla Schutz, Bridget Williams, Kennedy Geister, Grace Jenke and Rubi Neumann.
Front L-R: Bethany Jenke, Addison Williams, Nellie Mepstead, Eva Yard, Harriet Mosey, Harpah Cox.
Last Friday night, the 23rd of June, the Eudunda Town Hall was transformed into a magical wonderland for the Eudunda Miniature Debutante Ball as a fundraiser for The Eudunda Community Preschool Centre.
Back L-R: Marik Mosey, Charlie Boxall, Harry Niemz, Jay Smith, Marty Mosey and James Boxall.
Front L-R: Jason Connor, Daniel Connor, Sonny Geister, Dougie Mosey, Lewis Boxall and Tarkyn Schutz
Twelve brave and handsome young boys proudly partnered the beautiful Princesses, ensuring each girl experienced a very special night focused on themselves. The Debutantes were introduced by Master of Ceremonies Mr Daniel Rowett and presented on stage to invited dignitaries.
MP Miss Penny Pratt with Mr Andrew Partiginton and wife Councillor Mrs Judy Partington, of Eudunda greeted the debutantes on stage before the couples were presented to the community. The dignitaries shed a few tears at the significance of the event for the children and their families.
L-R: Mr Andrew Partington, Mrs Judy Partington Eudunda Ward Councillor, Miss Penny Pratt MP, Member for Frome
The couples danced beautifully together to “perfect Symphony” by Ed Sheeran. Proud Mothers were then asked to join their sons to dance together to “When you Tell Me That You Love Me” by Westlife. It was then time for the moving Father Daughter dance, “Hallelujah” by Rufus Wainwright. As some families has multiple daughters as Debutantes, significant others filled in for Fathers – Grand Dads, Uncles, God Fathers and special family friends.
Following the official presentation and dances the audience and guests enjoyed a magnificent supper provided by the catering coordinating geniuses, Michelle Hoffmann and Louise Jenke.
Local Photographer Robyn Bradbrook from Silver Springs Photography volunteered her talent and expertise to capture the evening in picture. It was a wonderful experience and opportunity for families to formally dress up and have family photos.
Alison Schutz (Event Coordinator and Dance Instructor) was extremely pleased with the success of the night. “So many special memories were made which will be treasured forever. It’s amazing to watch the self-confidence grow within all the Debutantes over the weeks of training. I particularly enjoy being involved and closely observing the girl’s excitement and pleasure at being Princesses for the night.”
For anyone interested there is vast collection including photos and newspaper clippings of past Eudunda Debutante Balls housed at the Eudunda Family Heritage Gallery.
The Eudunda Community Preschool Centre would like to thank everyone involved in creating this special event for the children and families within our community.
Standing Boys L-R: Marik Mosey, Jay Smith, Marty Mosey, Harry Niemz, Charlie Boxall and James Boxall.
Standing Girls L-R: Farrah Launer, Ayla Schutz, Bridget Williams, Kennedy Geister, Grace Jenke and Rubi Neumann.
Front Boys L-R: Tarkyn Schutz, Sonny Geister, Lewis Boxall, Dougie Mosey, Jason Connor, Daniel Connor.
Seated Girls L-R: Nellie Mepstead, Bethany Jenke, Addison Williams, Harriet Mosey, Eva Yard and Harpah Cox.
The Debutantes:
Miss Bridget Kate WILLIAMS, second daughter to Philip and Tania Williams of Marrabel. Partnered by Master Marty Wayman MOSEY, second child to Jarred and Andrea Mosey, “Rangeview” Farm, Emu Downs.
Miss Addison Grace WILLIAMS, youngest daughter to Philip and Tania Williams of Marrabel. Partnered by Master Lewis Richard BOXALL, second son of Jason and Carly Boxall of Marrabel.
Miss Harpah Ivy-Anne COX, daughter to Emily Cox of Riverton. Partnered by Master Daniel Ian CONNOR, eldest son of Matthew and Sarah Connor, Eudunda.
Miss Grace Isla JENKE, second daughter of Daniel and Louise Jenke, Byancanna Farm, Neales Flat. Partnered by Master Harry James NIEMZ, eldest son of Aaron and Belinda Niemz of Emu Downs.
Miss Rubi Sue NEUMAN, eldest daughter of Alinta and Mark Neumann, Orta-Do Farm, Marrabel. Partnered by Master James Christopher BOXALL, eldest son of Skye and Daniel Boxall, Marrabel.
Miss Ayla Rose SCHUTZ, eldest child of Kym and Louise Schutz, Schutz Hillsview, Point Pass. Partnered by Master Marik Kearn MOSEY, youngest child of Brenton and Fiona Mosey, Weeroona, Ngapala.
Miss Kennedy Georgia GEISTER, eldest daughter of Jason and Emily Geister, Stozzies, Hampden. Partnered by Master Charlie Keith BOXALL, eldest son of Jason and Carly Boxall, Marrabel.
Miss Bethany Faith JENKE, youngest daughter of Daniel and Louise Jenke, Byancanna Farm, Neales Flat. Partnered by Master Sonny Reid GEISTER, youngest son of Stephen and Jessica Geister, Geister Farms, Julia.
Miss Harriet Sophie MOSEY, third child of Jarred and Andrea Mosey, “Rangeview” Farm, Emu Downs. Partnered by her cousin Master Dougie Christopher MOSEY, youngest child of Jade and Jo Mosey, Lakeview Farm, Black Springs.
Miss Farrah Grace LAUNER, eldest daughter of Corey and Krystle Launer of Point Pass. Partnered by Master Jay Trevor SMITH, son of Amanda Smith, Kapunda.
Miss Nellie Mary MEPSTEAD, only daughter to Amy Mepstead, Greenslopes, Julia. Partnered by Master Tarkyn Malcolm SCHUTZ, youngest son of Kym and Louise Schutz, Schutz Hillsview Point Pass.
Miss Eva Alison YARD, daughter of Tali and Jason Yard of Riverton. Partnered by Master Jason John CONNOR, youngest son of Matthew and Sarah Connor, Eudunda.
Mother and Son Dance
Master Marik Kearn Mosey partnered by his mother Mrs Fiona Mosey
Master Harry James Niemz partnered by his mother Mrs Belinda Niemz
Master Marty Wayman Mosey partnered by his mother Mrs Andrea Mosey
Master Dougie Christopher Mosey partnered by his mother Mrs Jo Mosey
Master Lewis Richard Boxall partnered by his mother Mrs Carly Boxall
Master Tarkyn Malcolm Schutz partnered by his mother Mrs Louise Schutz
Master Sonny Reid Geister partnered by his mother Mrs Jessica Geister
Master Charlie Keith Boxall partnered by family friend Mrs Beth Prosser
Master James Christopher Boxall partnered by his mother Mrs Skye Boxall
Master Jason John Connor partnered by his Aunty Miss Erin Donald
Master Daniel Ian Connor partnered by his mother Mrs Sarah Connor
Master Jay Trevor Smith partnered by family friend Mrs Krystle Launer
Father and Daughter Dance
Miss Ayla Rose Schutz partnered by her father Mr Kym Schutz
Miss Grace Isla Jenke partnered by her uncle and God Father Mr John Milde
Miss Bridget Kate Williams partnered by her uncle Mr Ashley Winders
Miss Harriet Sophie Mosey partnered by her father Mr Jarred Mosey
Miss Addison Grace Williams partnered by her father Mr Philip Williams
Miss Nellie Mary Mepstead partnered by her mother Mrs Amy Mepstead
Miss Bethany Faith Jenke partnered by her father Mr Daniel Jenke
Miss Kennedy Georgia Geister partnered by her father Mr Jason Geister
Miss Rubi Sue Neumann partnered by her father Mr Mark Neumann
Miss Eva Alison Yard partnered by her father Mr Jason Yard
Miss Harpah Ivy-Anne Cox partnered by her father Mr Owen Perry
Miss Farrah Grace Launer partnered by her father Mr Corey Launer
Organisers would like to acknowledge:
• Thank you to dignitaries – MP Miss Penny Pratt, Mr Andrew Partington and wife Councillor Mrs Judy Partington.
• Thank you to the debs and their families for their participation
• Thank you to Mr Daniel Rowett for his masterful Master of ceremonies duties and for his family business Country Road Funerals for organsing and sponsoring the videography for the evening.
• Thank you to the amazing Robyn Bradbrook from Silver Springs Photography who volunteered her skills and talent to capture the evening to immortalise the night.
• Thank you also goes to Mr Dick Mosey from local business Demot for his assistance in the setting up of the hall.
• Thank you to Michelle Hoffmann and Louise Jenke for coordinating the amazing supper.
• Special mention to the Eudunda Community Preschool Centre Governing Council committee for all their hard work and effort in raising fund for the Centre and providing a special evening for the Debutants and their families.
Standing L-R: Julia Schutz, Michelle Hoffmann, Jodie Zerner, Amy Mepstead and Louise Jenke
Seated: Alison Schutz
Many thanks to Alison Schutz for organising this report.
