In an interview conducted on July 24, 2014 Kathy Lesny, a debutante presented at the 2006 White and Red Ball, speaks about her debutante experience.
Creator
Kathy Lesny and Laura Pearce
Source
Legion of Young Polish Women Records
Publisher
Women and Leadership Archives
Date
July 24, 2014
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"Overall, it was just a magical experience, like something you would never think of. And it's great to have something like that. It's kind of like, take all of your like high school dances like prom and the excitement you get for all of that and just lump it all into the one. Not only are you getting to be there with these new friends that you created, but you're also being part of a long tradition. And, you know, it's always like watching the movies on TV, you see the debutante balls on there and you think 'I want to be that, I want to be a princess,' and that's pretty much what that night is. You turn and feel like a princess."
Lara Kuechel discusses that though in recent years she has had to step back from her activity with the Legion, she would never want to entirely lose her involvement in the organization.
Creator
Lara Kuechel and Laura Pearce
Source
Legion of Young Polish Women Records
Publisher
Women and Leadership Archives
Date
July 24, 2014
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Copyright is held by the Women and Leadership Archives
Maria Ciesla, a member of the Legion since the 1960s and President from 1988-1989, discusses the expansion of the Legion's donation efforts after WWII.
Creator
Maria Ciesla and Laura Pearce
Source
Legion of Young Polish Women Records
Publisher
Women and Leadership Archives
Date
July 24, 2014
Rights
Copyright is held by the Women and Leadership Archives