The Lexington Cotillion presented five debutantes at the 2019 Holiday Ball held on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at the Embassy Suites in Columbia - Greystone. Members and their guests were greeted by Mr. William Fanning, president, Mrs. Fanning, the debutantes and their mothers.

Miss Rachel Maeson Carpenter is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Ray Carpenter, III. Her escorts were Mr. Clinton Ray Carpenter, IV and Mr. Tyler Kenneth Schadewald.

Miss Anne Foyle Higgins is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sean David Higgins. Her escorts were Ensign Joshua Thomas Hagan and Mr. Cooper Smith Sox.

Miss Margaret Holly Jones is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bret Houston Jones. Her escorts were Mr. Houston Samuel Jones and Mr. Preston Giles Floyd.

Miss Audrey Grace Leaphart is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Todd Leaphart. Her escorts were Mr. Austin Tyler Leaphart and Mr. Robert Davis Motley.

Miss Kimberly Grace McMillan is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Clarence McMillan. Her escorts were Mr. Parker Clarence McMillan and Mr. Alston Cole McMillan.

Three sophomore sons were recognized at the Ball. Mr. Conor Pearse Gaffney is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Pearse Carl Gaffney and grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Holland Pitts. Mr. Austin Tyler Leaphart is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Todd Leaphart. Mr. Alston Paul Stewart is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Richard Stewart, Jr.

Following the presentation, members and guests enjoyed a seated dinner and an evening of dancing.