Jenny Skrobarczyk, president of Las Doñas de la Corte, announced that 22 duchesses will be presented at the 72nd annual Buccaneer Days Coronation. “The Court of Majestic Odysseys” will be held April 23 at the Hilliard Center Selena Auditorium.
Local duchesses
Duchess Grace Sharp Barth is the daughter of Lanelle and John Chesley Barth. She attends Texas A&M University and is majoring in communications. She is a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, Lambda Pi Eta and the Public Relations Student Society of America.
Duchess Julia Berry Barth is the daughter of Lanelle and John Chesley Barth. She attends Texas A&M University and is majoring in sports management. She is a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.
Duchess Adair Elizabeth Bates is the daughter of Patricia and Jason Cody Bates. She attends Texas A&M University and is majoring in business administration with a minor in wildlife and fisheries. She is a member of the Texas Trophy Hunters Organization, Aggieland Coastal Conservation Association and Ducks Unlimited.
Duchess Kendyl Anne Cameron is the daughter of Brenda and Jesse Royce Cameron. She attends Texas A&M University and is majoring in communications with a minor in business. She is a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.
Duchess Michaela Faith Dickson is the daughter of Marie and Dr. Christian Michael Dickson. She attends the University of Texas and is majoring in psychology. She is a member of the Chi Omega sorority and Young Life.
Duchess McKaelyn Elyse Freymiller is the daughter of Melanie and David Glen Freymiller. She attends Baylor University and is majoring in apparel merchandising. She is a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and the International Justice Mission.
Duchess Madison Paige Liska is the daughter of Elizabeth Janelle Liska. She attends Texas A&M University and is majoring in telecommunications media studies. She is a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and the Student Communication Association.
Duchess Helen Mattson Mahaffey is the daughter of Christa and John Townes Mahaffey. She attends the University of Texas and is majoring in advertising. She is a member of the Chi Omega sorority.
Duchess Clara Davy McCauley is the daughter of Atlee Weber McCauley and the late William James McCauley II. She attends Texas A&M University and is majoring in zoology. She is a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and the Pre-Vet Society.
Duchess Lillian Elizabeth McCoy is the daughter of Elizabeth Cromwell and the Honorable Timothy Jordan McCoy. She attends the University of Texas and is majoring in rhetoric and writing with minors in philosophy of law and law, justice and society. She is a member of the UT Texas Volleyball Club.
Duchess Molly Cox Meares is the daughter of Jennifer and Scott Douglas Meares. She attends Louisiana State University and is majoring in construction management. She is a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.
Duchess Abigail Mae Rister is the daughter of Cheryl and Brian Lee Rister. She attends Texas A&M University and is majoring in public health. She is a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, the Wakeboarding Team and the Pre-Med Society.
Duchess Alyssa Kate Robinson is the daughter of Tina and the Honorable Todd Anthony Robinson. She attends Texas A&M University and is majoring in psychology. She is a member of the Aggie Keys.
Duchess Caroline Renee Villarreal is the daughter of Laura and Dr. Horacio Rene Villarreal Jr. She attends Texas A&M University and is majoring in agricultural leadership and development with a minor in agricultural economics. She is a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.
Visiting duchesses
Duchess Emma Grace Cantwell is the daughter of Tricia and Curtis Benson Cantwell of San Antonio. She attends Texas A&M University and is majoring in education and pre-occupational therapy. She is a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority.
Duchess Emily Alexis Elliott is the daughter of Joyce and Arthur Milroy Elliott III of Portland. She attends Texas A&M University and is majoring in electrical engineering.
Duchess Katherine Taylor Ellis is the daughter of Leigh and Brandon Todd Ellis of San Antonio. She attends Texas A&M University and is majoring in business. She is a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and Fish Camp.
Duchess Emma Jane Gump is the daughter of Erika and Johnathan Dabney Gump of Austin. She attends the University of Texas and is majoring in advertising with a minor in business. She is a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.
Duchess Lauren Elizabeth Peterson is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Morris Peterson (Angela Sorrell) of Austin. She attends Texas A&M University and is majoring in genetics. She is a member of the Aggie Parent & Family Ambassadors and the Genetics Society.
Duchess Cullen Lucille Sallee Purcell is the daughter of Dr. Allison and Kieran John Purcell of Austin. She attends the University of Washington, Seattle, and is majoring in pre-med. She is a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority.
Duchess Elise Claire Vaughan is the daughter of Jode and Anthony Ryan Vaughan of McAllen. She attends Texas A&M University and is majoring in business-marketing. She is a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and the Theta Media Team.
Duchess Meredith Carol Wood is the daughter of Lisa and Gordon Heaney Wood of Houston. She attends Baylor University and is majoring in accounting and finance. She is a member of the Alpha Phi Omega fraternity, the Business Scholars Program, Women in Business and the Accounting Society.
This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Las Doñas de la Corte to present 22 duchesses at 2026 Coronation
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