Women In Community Action (WICA)

Debutante Program

P.O. Box 2292

Woodbridge, Virginia 22193

Debutante Program Participation Criteria

The debutante candidate must:

1) Must be a current high school junior or senior (2025-2026).

2) Have at least a 2.0 grade point average (GPA).

3) Submit an unofficial transcript.

4) Show evidence of extracurricular activities and community service.

5) Be single, unmarried, and childless.

6) Be of good character and reputation.

7) Follow dress guidelines and maintain proper etiquette at all WICA Debutantes events.

8)  Be willing to commit time for participation in Women In Community Action, Inc. (WICA) Debutante program activities and Debutante Ball preparation activities.

9) Submit two sealed or electronic recommendations. Forms are attached. At least one form must be from a school counselor or a high school teacher.  The recommendations may not be from family members or Godparents.

10) Fulfill all financial obligations before presentation.

11) Parents and/or guardians are:

  • to actively participate in the program with their debutante (e.g., Mother/Daughter Luncheon, attend scheduled rehearsals and the ball, host Debutante event, etc.).
  • responsible for the Debutante Participation Fee and meeting all financial obligations by the due dates (before presentation).
  • responsible for other Debutante program obligations, including (but not limited to) the purchase or acquisition of debut attire (ball gown, shoes, gloves, etc.).

Women In Community Action, Inc. (WICA)
27th Debutante Program

Application for Participation

Note: Being a Debutante is an exciting time in your life that you will always remember!! In addition to being presented before friends and relatives, many activities are leading up to the Ball. These include the Kick-Off, Get-Acquainted Party, Career/College Workshop, Mother/Daughter Luncheon, Etiquette Classes, and a Community Service Project. In addition, college scholarships may be earned in this program.

Instructions: Please print all information neatly. Attach additional sheets if necessary.

 

Debutante Application 2026

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Please submit two sealed recommendations with the application. At least one must be from a school counselor or teacher. (Forms provided)
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    Debutantes must have at least a 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) to participate in the Debutante Ball program. Please contact your counseling office for your present cumulative GPA and submit your unofficial transcript with this application. An additional official transcript will be requested at the beginning of the program and at the end of the first semester.
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    For further information, call Dr. Reneé Chinn at 571 -345-5515. Applicants must submit a complete application and an electronic transcript by October 10, 2025, via email to womenincommunityaction1976@gmail.com or the address below. The author should submit two recommendation letters to you, the supplicant, or as directed above.

     

    WICA Debutante Program

    17015 Batestown Road

    Dumfries, VA  22025