The Baton Rouge Delta Development Corporation will introduce its 2026 coterie of debutantes at a tea on Sunday at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center.
The theme will be “An Afternoon of Southern Charm and Elegance with the 2026 Debutantes.” The 23 young women will be presented at the BRDDC’s 57th debutante cotillion on Sunday, Aug. 2, also at the Hilton.
The 2026 debutantes are:
- Brooklynn Paulette Allen, daughter of Kyra Brown Allen of Baton Rouge and Rashad Allen of Port Allen. She is a senior at Glen Oaks Magnet High School.
- Aniyah Brielle Vallier Bailey, daughter of Corinnee Vallier and Peter Bailey, both of Baton Rouge. She is a senior at St. Michael’s the Archangel High School.
- Elyse Abigail Vallier Bailey, daughter of Corinnee Vallier and Peter Bailey, both of Baton Rouge. She is a senior at Episcopal High School.
- Amiyah Latrece Chaney, daughter of Avesia Holland of Baton Rouge. She is a 2026 graduate of Central High School.
- Cayman Skye Corey, daughter of Cardrice and Welton Corey Jr. of Baton Rouge. She is a 2026 graduate of East Ascension High.
- Taylor Paige Davis, daughter of Crystal and Roy Davis of Denham Springs. She is a 2026 graduate of Live Oak High School.
- Zari Micah Ebanks, daughter of Jennifer and Kendrick Ebanks of Baton Rouge. She is a senior at Liberty Magnet High School.
- Tiffany Elle Foxworth, daughter of Dr. Jonathan Roberts and Tiffany Foxworth of Baton Rouge. She is a senior at Episcopal High School.
- Rian Giuliani Grimes, daughter of Jennifer and Germaine Grimes of Gonzales. She is a senior at East Ascension High School.
- Malaysia Karrine James, daughter of Benny and Monique James of Prairieville. She is a senior at Prairieville High School.
- Se’mya Janay James, daughter of Lorna and Charles James Jr. of Baton Rouge. She is a senior at Liberty Magnet High School.
- Zi’Riel Samaij Johnson, daughter of Jorie and Keenan Thomas of Baton Rouge and Christian Johnson of New Orleans. She is a senior at Madison Preparatory Academy.
- Zoe Lynn King, daughter of Robyn and Shedrick Darville of Baton Rouge. She is a 2026 graduate of Geo Next Generation High School and Baton Rouge Community College, where she earned an associate degree in liberal arts.
- Paris Addison McClain, daughter of Deana and Parrish McCain of Prairieville. She is a 2026 graduate of Dutchtown High School.
- McKenzie Ida McClure, daughter of Dr. Fran’Cee Brown-McClure of Zachary. She is a senior at Zachary High School.
- Kamryn Katie McKinnis, daughter of Tameka Blakes of Baton Rouge and Prentiss McKinnis of University Place, Washington. She is a 2026 valedictorian graduate of Jehovah Jireh Christian Academy and received an associate degree from Southern University of Shreveport.
- Kennedy Beverly Payne, daughter of Toni Davis and Kenwan Payne, both of Baton Rouge. She is a senior at Central High School.
- Harmoni Denise Proctor, daughter of Shaquita O’Con of Natchitoches and Marquis Proctor of Tulsa, Oklahoma. She is a 2026 magna cum laude graduate of Southern University Laboratory School.
- Kyndal Marie Robertson, daughter of Bridgette and Timothy Robertson of Baton Rouge. She is a senior at Madison Preparatory School.
- Bree J’ean Robinson is the daughter of LaTina Williams of Geismar and Rodney Robinson of Baton Rouge. She is a senior at Dutchtown High School.
- Brynnan Marie Self, daughter of Dr. Barry and Rae Self of Baton Rouge. She is a 2026 graduate of Baton Rouge Magnet High School.
- Kadence Milan Valery, daughter of Kermekia and August Valery of Zachary. She is a 2026 summa cum laude graduate of Zachary High School.
- Alaysia J’shea Wolf, daughter of Areba Wolf of Zachary and Elton Wolf Sr. of Baker. She is a 2026 graduate of Zachary High School.
Kalonda J. Carmouche is the 2026 cotillion chairperson, and Dr. Janet Cook is the co-chairperson.
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