UKRAINIAN DEBUTANTE BALLS: Eight debutantes introduced at Plast ball in New Jersey (04/09/06)

UKRAINIAN DEBUTANTE BALLS

Eight debutantes introduced at Plast ball in New Jersey

WHIPPANY, N.J. - On Saturday, February 4, Plast-Pryiat of Newark, N.J., held its traditional Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization Debutante Ball here at the Hanover Marriott. The black-tie event began with a cocktail and hors d'oeuvre reception followed by the presentation ceremony in the hotel's Grand Ballroom.

Following opening remarks, masters of ceremonies Lida Moczula and Lubodar Olesnycky had the pleasure of introducing the eight young ladies from the Plast troop (hurtok) "Mevy" into Ukrainian society.

As family, friends and guests anxiously awaited, a graceful promenade choreographed by Oksana Bauer began the presentation. The debutantes and their escorts were welcomed by all, as each young lady was individually introduced, highlighting her achievements and interests in the Ukrainian and American communities.

The program included a warm and inspiring welcome from George Shypailo, the president of the Newark Plast branch, as well as a welcome from Liana Buniak, the Plast troop's "hurtkova." Miss Buniak fondly reflected over the girls' years together and graciously thanked their parents and guardians who raised them to become successful young ladies.

A special thank you was extended to all the troop counselors who dedicated their time and helped raise the debutantes in the true spirit of the Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization.

The eight debutantes were Miss Buniak, escorted by Matthew Liteplo; Myroslava Klapischak, escorted by Alexander Mandicz; Ivanna Martynetz, escorted by Georg Gusak; Katria Misilo, escorted by Andrew Antoniak; Chrystyna Rakoczy, escorted by Adam Klymko; Larissa Smyk, escorted by Andrew Lasiy; Roksolana Smyk, escorted by Gregory Homick; and Ariana Semegen, escorted by Roman Chajkowsky.

Following an invocation by the Rev. Leonid Malkov and the Rev. Roman Mirchuk, pastors, respectively, of the Ukrainian parishes in Newark and Whippany, N.J., the ball began. Over 350 guests enjoyed the dinner and several hundred additional guests arrived to dance to the music of Tempo. It was an elegant and magical evening for all the guests, especially the young ladies introduced to Ukrainian society.

As in the past, the committee members thanked the Selfreliance Ukrainian American Federal Credit Union of Newark for its continued support, including funding all printing and advertising costs for the event.

The 2006 Debutante Ball committee members included Irka Turynsky, Zenia Olesnycky, Laryssa Nahnybida, Ms. Moczula and Daria Semanyshyn.

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