The 2009 Angel Ball

Row 1: Emma Welsch Rumberg, Dorie Anna Chevlen,

Gia Marie Velasquez, Britta Ilene Carson, Emilee Caitrin Croutch

Row 2: Gavin C. Trebilcock, Alexandra L. Montalto,

Tamara Kate Chevlen, Ryan Thomas Sankovic

Row 3: Nicholas Samuel Hunter, Garrett L. Trebilcock

Photos courtesy of Roncone Studio

The Junior League of Youngstown celebrated its traditional Angel Ball on December 26 at the Lake Club in Poland.

 Highlighting the biennial event was the presentation of seven angels and four male honorees, daughters and sons of league members, who will assume future leadership and volunteer roles. They were formally introduced to the 175 guests, as Michele Grant, league president, read their names and a trumpet fanfare by Taylor Leonard of Poland announced their presentation.

Each of the young women wore a traditional white ball gown with white gloves and carried a nosegay of lavender roses tied with pewter satin ribbon. 

The daughters making their debut as angels were:                     

Britta Ilene Carson,

            daughter of Mrs. Ingrid Lundquist and Mr. D. Nicholas Carson of
            Poland,

            escorted by Geoffrey Timothy Nelson.

Dorie Anna Chevlen,

            daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Eric Chevlen of Liberty,

            escorted by Henry Kessler.

Tamara Kate Chevlen,

            daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Eric Chevlen of Liberty,

            escorted by Robert Diroll.

Emilee Caitrin Croutch,

            daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Croutch of Boardman,

            escorted by Zachary Struharik.

Alexandra L. Montalto,

            daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Montalto of Canfield,

            escorted by Ryan Christopher Rowland.

Emma Welsch Rumberg,

            daughter of Mrs. Laura B. Rumberg and Mr. Charles C. Rumberg,
            and granddaughter of sustainer Mrs. Connie Rumberg,

            escorted by James Hagen.

Gia Marie Velasquez,

            daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin J. Velasquez of Canfield,

            escorted by Tyler Adam Wilson.

The young men introduced at the event were:

Nicholas Samuel Hunter,

son of Dr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Hunter of Canfield,

accompanied by Emily Gleichert.          

Ryan Thomas Sankovic,

            son of Dr. and Mrs. Danny E. Sankovic of Canfield,

            accompanied by Ellie Rafoth.

Garrett L. Trebilcock,

            son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Trebilcock of Canfield,

            accompanied by Kathryn Mason.

Gavin C. Trebilcock,

            son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Trebilcock of Canfield,

            accompanied by Lindsey Lewis.

2009 Angels with their escorts and the honorees

with their dates are announced in the spotlight

Photos courtesy of Roncone Studio

The angels waltzed the first dance with their fathers, while the male honorees danced with their mothers. 

Following the formal presentation, a sit down dinner feted the angels, honorees, their families and invited guests. The menu included Lake Club Salad, a duet plate of filet mignon and rolled chicken breast stuffed with spinach drizzled with red pepper cream sauce, wild rice, French green beans and pecan balls with fudge. Hors d’hoeuvres of spanikopeta, stuffed mushrooms and water chestnuts wrapped in bacon were butlered during cocktail hour. The invocation was given by Rev. Dr. Charles J. Lundquist, grandfather of angel Britta Carson.

       The tables, appointed in earth tone dressings of ivory linens and chocolate brown runners, were accented with centerpieces of glass compote bowls or a trio of glass vases with floating candles, under a bed of lavender rose pedals and votive candles.  The large rectangular king’s table at the center of the room, where the angels and honorees and their escorts and dates were seated, was adorned with groupings of ivory candles atop ivory candle sticks encrusted with pearls and vases holding the angels’ nosegays, all set on a background of lavender rose pedals and votive candles. Evergreen trees glazed in white twinkle lights graced the room, along with large wreaths of holly and greenery tied with copper bows. From the banquet room view, a backdrop of the Club’s scenic grounds displayed its large tree decorated in multicolored lights and red velvet bows, accentuated by a white-light garland stairway.

Dorie and Tamara Chevlen

enjoy dancing with their dates

                Photos courtesy of Roncone Studio

 Gia Velasquez and Tyler Wilson showcase their waltz

Photos courtesy of Roncone Studio

At the conclusion of dinner, the angels and their escorts, as well as the honorees and their dates, participated in an introductory dance. Musical entertainment was provided by Back Beat Band.

Mrs. Ingrid Lundquist and Mrs. Annette Camacci served as chairpersons of the event. Their committee members were: Mrs. Melanie Anguili, Mrs. Pat Butto, Mrs. Laurel Chevlen, Mrs. Stephanie Hunter, Ms. Linda Pantalone, Mrs. Carol Sankovic, Mrs. Susan Trebilcock and Mrs. Sharon Velasquez.

The 2011 Angel Ball will be held on Friday, Dec 30th.

The Junior League of Youngstown, a member of the Association of Junior Leagues International, is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.     

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