{"id":936,"date":"2008-02-20T10:47:59","date_gmt":"2008-02-20T10:47:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/166.62.41.2\/~holaamericanews\/2008\/02\/20\/the-quad-cities-mexican-american-organizations-27th-annual-debutante-ball-is-almost-here\/"},"modified":"2008-02-20T10:47:59","modified_gmt":"2008-02-20T10:47:59","slug":"the-quad-cities-mexican-american-organizations-27th-annual-debutante-ball-is-almost-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/holaamericanews.com\/es\/the-quad-cities-mexican-american-organizations-27th-annual-debutante-ball-is-almost-here\/","title":{"rendered":"The Quad Cities Mexican-American Organization\u00e2\u0080\u0099s 27th Annual Debutante Ball is Almost Here"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Quad Cities Mexican-American Organization invites the public to their annual debutante ball that celebrates the high school graduation of young Hispanic girls and those of Hispanic descent.&nbsp; This event, which started back in 1982, supports Hispanic girls who wish to go on with their education and one day have a professional career and at the same time this event gives credit to their parents for helping them reach their goals.  <!--more--> <\/p>\n<p> This is a family event in which the young ladies&rsquo; fathers participate as their escorts and dance a father\/daughter dance with them.&nbsp; In a ceremony during the dance, the activities and the accomplishments these young girls have received during their high school careers are announced, showing the success of the Latino community.&nbsp; <\/p><div id=\"holaa-3109936261\" class=\"holaa-ad-inside-articles-2\" style=\"margin-top: 2px;margin-bottom: 2px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"holaa-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.desmoinesperformingarts.org\/whats-on\/series\/summerarts\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" aria-label=\"HI-SummerSeries-300&#215;250-SP\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/holaamericanews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HI-SummerSeries-300x250-SP.jpg\" alt=\"\"  width=\"300\" height=\"250\"  style=\"display: inline-block;\" \/><\/a><\/div><br style=\"clear: both; display: block; float: none;\"\/>\n<p> So, if you&rsquo;re in the twelfth grade and are of Hispanic descent, you can come to an informational meeting that will take place on Sunday, February 24 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Col Ballroom, 1012 4th St., Davenport, Iowa.&nbsp; There, you can get more information about this event and the purpose of the organization.&nbsp; You can fill out and return your registration form during the meeting.&nbsp; There is no cost to participate.&nbsp; <\/p>\n<p> There will be a Debutante Tea for the young ladies and their families on March 9 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. which will take place at the Deere-Wiman House, 817 11th Ave., Moline, Ill.&nbsp; The debutante ball takes place on April 12, 2008 at the Col Ballroom from 8 p.m. to midnight, and anyone wishing to support these young ladies and their families is welcome.&nbsp; For more information, contact Ivonne Jorge al (563) 355-6723.<\/p>\n<hr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" \/>\n<div align=\"center\"> <b><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><u><i>IMPORTANT DATES FOR DEBUTANTE BALL 2008<br \/> <\/i><\/u><br \/> <\/span><\/b> <\/p>\n<div align=\"left\"> <b><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">\u00e2\u0096\u00baInformational meeting that will take place on Sunday, February 24 from 5p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Col Ballroom, 1012 4th St., Davenport, Iowa.<\/span><\/span><br \/> <\/b><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">\u00e2\u0096\u00baDebutante Tea will be March 9 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at The Deere-Wiman House, 817 11th Ave., Moline, Ill.<br \/> \u00e2\u0096\u00baThe Debutante Ball takes place on April 12, 2008 at the Col Ballroom from 8 p.m. to Midnight.<\/span><\/b><b><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><br \/> <\/span><\/b><\/span> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div id=\"holaa-4154483054\" class=\"holaa-after-content\" style=\"margin-top: 2px;margin-bottom: 2px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"holaa-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/progressiowa.org\/2023\/08\/take-action-with-progress-iowa\/?utm_source=news&#038;utm_medium=site&#038;utm_campaign=2026&#038;utm_id=News\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Progress Iowa Spanish 300&#215;250\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/holaamericanews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Progress-Iowa-Spanish-300x250-1.png\" alt=\"\"  width=\"300\" height=\"250\"  style=\"display: inline-block;\" \/><\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Quad Cities Mexican-American Organization invites the public to their annual debutante ball that celebrates the high school graduation of young Hispanic girls and those of Hispanic descent.&nbsp; 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