Christian Basinger Frierson to reign over Shreveport Cotillion’s 75th Anniversary Ball

Maggie Martin, Shreveport Times
The 2024 cotillion
The 2024 cotillion

His Royal Majesty Rex LXXV Christian Basinger Frierson, a fifth-generation farmer, will rule over the 75th Anniversary of the Cotillion, "L'Esprit Rococo" on April 12 at the Municipal Auditorium.

Reigning with him: Her Royal Majesty LXXV Emma Deas Pickens, a student at the University of Arkansas, and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John David Pickens.

The 2024 Ball Chairwoman Lara Yerger's theme for the Cotillion's 75th anniversary: "L'Esprit Rococo," inspired by 18th century France. During the 18th century, France was the pinnacle of culture and civility throughout Europe, said Yerger, in a press release. "As the epicenter for the era's trends in fashion art, culture and philosophy, the aesthetic was characterized by its whimsical take on elegance, with an eye towards decadence."

Lloyd Andrew Brown, president of the cotillion governing board, announced that Frierson was Rex LXXV at the black-tie President's Announcement Party hosted by him and Mrs. Brown Jan. 26 at the Shreveport Club.

Brown is an investment officer for Kinsey Interests, Inc. He is a former vice president and investment officer for Argent Trust.

King Frierson is married to Paula Stevens Frierson. Their children are: Caroline Frierson Hernandez, married to Brett; Christian Basinger Frierson II, married to Laura; and Katherine Frierson Young, married to Max.

Cotillion Club Royal Court 2024

Prince: James Wesley Barlow, Louisiana Tech University, and son of Mr. andMrs. James Ray Barlow.

Princess: Hannah Maurine Falls, LSU, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Keith Woods.

His Majesty's Pages: Christian Basinger Frierson III, First Baptist Church School, son of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Basinger Frierson II; and Henry Lanier Moritz, St. Mark's Cathedral School, son of Dr. and Mrs. Andrew James Moritz.

Her Majesty's Pages: Andrew James Etier, Our Lady of Fatima, Lafayette, son of Dr. and Mrs.Brian Edward Etier; Michael Oden Evans, St. Joseph Catholic School, sonof Dr. and Mrs. John Michael Evans.

Heralds: Stratton Beverly Erwin, St. Mark's Cathedral School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Price Erwin; Caroline Friday Guy, Eden Gardens Elementary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Sims Guy; Mignonne Katherine Hernandez, St. Mark's Cathedral School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brett Michael Hernandez; Frances Elizabeth Smitherman, St. Mark's Cathedral School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Robert Smitherman.

Duchess of the Court:

  • Caddo Parish Betty Ann Alford, LSU, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Scott Alford.

  • Natchitoches Emily Elizabeth Horton, University of Louisiana, Monroe, daughter of Leland Gray Horton and Dr. Cherry Ingram Horton.

  • Webster Rosalie May McInnis, University of Kentucky, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Crawford Elam McInnis.

  • Cane River Sheridan Colleen Pesnell, University of Idaho, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Douglas Wade Pesnell.

  • Houston Larsen Elise Weber, Texas Christian University, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Jackson Weber Sr.

Ladies of the Court

  • Mary Grace Anderson, Tulane University, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ErikKjell Anderson.

  • Georgia Todd Barrett, New York University, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. RossPryor Barrett.

  • Wynde-Morgan Gilbert, University of Arkansas, daughter of Pattie PittmanGilbert.

  • Anna Pryce Hardtner, University of Louisiana, Lafayette, daughter of Mr.and Mrs. George Jonathan Hardtner and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Leraan(CORRECT SPELLING) Klingner.

  • McKenna Brooke Kavanaugh, LSU, daughter of Dr. Arthur School Kavanaughand Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Dale Blair.

  • Millicent Olivia LaBorde, University of Arkansas, daughter of Mr. andMrs. James Peyton LaBorde.

  • Jordan Grace Meiki, LSU, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Kareem Meiki.

  • Grace Delaite Lowery Nordberg, University of Mississippi, daughter ofU.S. Air Force Col. (Ret.) Robert J. Nordberg II and Dr. Mary LoweryNordberg.

  • Ryan Elizabeth Roylance, University of Mississippi, daughter of Mr. andMrs. David Rex Roylance.

  • Mary Elizabeth Rees Smith, LSU, saughter of Catherine Pringle Smith andthe late Mark Henry Smith.

  • Emily Grace Warren, University of Mississippi, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.Jason Michael Warren and Dr. and Mrs. Paul Richard Stafford.

  • Caroline Grace Zimmer, Texas Christian University, daughter of Mr. andMrs. Scott Louis Zimmer.

Gentlemen of the Court

  • James Campbell Brown, LSU, son of Dr. and Mrs. James Scott Brown.

  • Ean William Burch, Louisiana Tech University, son of Mr. and Mrs. EricWade Burch.

  • Pierce Davis Collier, Centenary College, son of Susan Foster Collier.

  • Joshua Lee Courtney, LSU, son of Dr. and Mrs. Jenness Doniphan Courtney III

  • Carter Preston Culverhouse, Louisiana Tech University, son of Mr. andMrs. Stephen David Smitherman.

  • Hunt Alexander Evans, Louisiana Tech University, son of Mr. and Mrs.Allen Lamar Evans and Amy Tullos Evans.

  • Carson David Johnson, LSU, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Dale Johnson.

  • Nicholas George Pavlick, University of Arkansas, son of Darcey AnnNichols Pavlick.

  • Edward Lamb Powers, Southern Methodist University, son of Mr. and Mrs.David Noyes Powers.

  • Harold Kevin Quinn Jr., LSU of Shreveport, son of Mrs. Harold KevinQuinn and the late Harold Kevin Quinn.

  • Connor Joseph Regard, LSU, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond David Regard.

  • Christopher Georgen Rives II, Sewaned, The University of the South, sonof Mr. and Mrs. Christopher. Georgen Rives.

  • Samuel Joseph Szwak, LSU, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Anthony Szwak andSamantha Joan Earnest.

  • Rowe William Thompson, LSU, son of The Honorable Jefferson Rowe Thompsonand Mrs. Thompson.

  • Samuel Stephen Vekovius, LSU, son of Dr. and Mrs. Bryan Johannes Vekovius.

  • Preston St. Claire Willis, Southern Methodist University, son of Dr.Fred Spencer Willis Jr. and Dayna D. Willis.

  • Stafford Rand Yerger, College of Charleston, son of Mr. and Mrs. GeorgeHavard Yerger Jr.

Cotillion attendance is by membership. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Cotillion Club, please contact Mrs. Kyle McInnis at: cotillionmembership1@gmail.com

This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Who's the 2024 Cotillion King and Queen in Shreveport?

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