Jan. 4, 2017

Desert Foundation Auxiliary Hosts 51st Annual Ball

Left, top: Steve and Sara Jorgenson, followed by Chuck and Nicole Keller. Left, bottom: Shannon, David and Allyson Beckham. Middle, top: Louis and Tracy Basile. Middle, bottom: Alyssa and Tom Reimers with children Madison, Bennett and Amanda. Right: Kathleen McClain and Madison and Joan Raskin

The Desert Foundation Auxiliary’s 51^st Annual Desert Ball celebrated accomplished young women Dec. 22 at The Phoenician. Debutantes presented at the Desert Ball are from the Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and Carefree areas.

White House Design Studio created the décor, featuring dramatic red, crystal and draping accents throughout the ballroom. The tables were dressed with red crush velvet and anchored with multiple-sized crystal vases, and the floral pieces incorporated antique hydrangeas, red blooming roses, carnations and tulips with greenery and a combination of shiny, matte and sparkling red balls.

Joan Raskin chaired the ball with Colleen Katz as her co-chair. Edward Reading was the debutante presenter. Proceeds from the Desert Ball are dispersed annually. This year’s funds will benefit Feeding Matters, Rosie’s House and Treasure House.

2016 DEBUTANTES

Jessie Hannah Basile daughter of Mrs. And Mrs. Louis Joseph Basile Jr.

Emillie Rose Castrichini daughter of Drs. Christine A. & Michael J. Castrichini

Cassidy Elizabeth Clark daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard James Clark

Avery Nicole Gage daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Thomas Gage

Sara Jacolyn Jorgenson daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen James Jorgenson

Nicole Alice Keller daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. Charles Patrick Keller

Kellie Crosby Masters daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Austin Masters

Maizy Jayne Orcutt daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Garry Reynolds, Jr.

Hannah Lauren Paynter daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William John Paynter

Amanda Brooke Reimers daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jay Reimers

Jacqueline Alaine Tait daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tait, Jr.