Anonymous
Post 08/24/2014 17:32     Subject: Capital Cotillion for Beauvoir Son
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I can't believe people attend, let alone pay, for this crap.


Your vulgar and loutish post is Exhibit A to prove why such things are still worthwhile.


As opposed to your priggish and self-satisfied post?
Anonymous
Post 08/24/2014 05:52     Subject: Capital Cotillion for Beauvoir Son
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The Cotillion is a waste of time and money. Get your boy involved in some sports to make a man out of him!


I think you mean to be funny. But it is this kind of attitude - which is quite rampant - which makes the Cotillion experience a nice counterbalance to such silliness.


Cotillion is for loser moms desperate for something to brag about in the carpool line.
Anonymous
Post 08/24/2014 05:34     Subject: Re:Capital Cotillion for Beauvoir Son
Does anyone know why Cotillion is leaving NPS?
Anonymous
Post 01/01/2014 21:22     Subject: Capital Cotillion for Beauvoir Son
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I can't believe people attend, let alone pay, for this crap.


Your vulgar and loutish post is Exhibit A to prove why such things are still worthwhile.


+1. Please, PP, sign you child up immediately. S/he needs it.
Anonymous
Post 01/01/2014 20:45     Subject: Capital Cotillion for Beauvoir Son
Anonymous wrote:I can't believe people attend, let alone pay, for this crap.


Your vulgar and loutish post is Exhibit A to prove why such things are still worthwhile.
Anonymous
Post 01/01/2014 16:26     Subject: Capital Cotillion for Beauvoir Son
Anonymous wrote:I can't believe people attend, let alone pay, for this crap.


Just curious (bored, actually): You believe that this is "crap," because....
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2013 13:38     Subject: Re:Capital Cotillion for Beauvoir Son
Anonymous wrote:My son, who doesn't belong to a country club or vacation in Nantucket, loves it because he gets to dance with girls. For him it is that simple! I don't mind paying for it, n the same way I don't mind paying for rec basketball for him, or piano lessons--just another extracurricular he likes.



Equating this antiquated pile of crap with playing basketball? LOL.
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2013 11:39     Subject: Re:Capital Cotillion for Beauvoir Son
My son, who doesn't belong to a country club or vacation in Nantucket, loves it because he gets to dance with girls. For him it is that simple! I don't mind paying for it, n the same way I don't mind paying for rec basketball for him, or piano lessons--just another extracurricular he likes.
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2013 09:37     Subject: Capital Cotillion for Beauvoir Son
I can't believe people attend, let alone pay, for this crap.
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2013 06:25     Subject: Re:Capital Cotillion for Beauvoir Son
Anonymous wrote:I find it so interesting that this thread has been going on for over 5 years!
And FWIW, my DS and his friends loved Capital Cotillion last night.


I suppose it's an indication of what those in the DC area consider important.
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2013 05:08     Subject: Re:Capital Cotillion for Beauvoir Son
Does Cotillion cost the same as Mrs Simpsons?
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2013 15:10     Subject: Capital Cotillion for Beauvoir Son
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Complete waste of time/money just to placate parental egos.


Sorry, but I don't get this. What does Cotillion have to do with parental egos?


NP. But I think the notion is Cotillion is one of those things the "right people" do (like go to a Cathedral School, belong to Chevy, vacation on Nantuckett, etc.).


How wrong are you if you go to Maret, belong to Columbia, and vacation in Rehoboth?


Well, my Grams would say isn't that where the French, Catholics, and gays go, respectively. LOL.

May she RIP.

I actually know more than one family at Cotillion who do all of the above.


I really did LOL!
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2013 13:05     Subject: Re:Capital Cotillion for Beauvoir Son
Anonymous wrote:In 2005 Michele Pollard Patrick and Kristine Miller McGehee assumed sponsorship and have expanded the program and its offerings. The philosophy of Capital Cotillion is that every child should have the opportunity to learn the social skills that will enable them to become responsible and considerate adults. Therefore; there is no application or screening process. We are open to all.

As far as not getting an invite the next year, I don't think there is any black listing, they may not think to send you an invite again ( postage is expensive) but I can't imagine them saying no to your enrolling your child if you contact them and there is a space. Because it is so open minded and the kids actually enjoy Capital Cotillion the classes do get filled so it is important to sign up quickly. As far as the family that couldn't afford it I think at one point they offered aid to those that couldn't afford it but i just looke don the web site and did not see it mentioned. I may have seenit in the invitation.

My son and all his buddies go and they really enjoy it, who would have thought the boys would like it so much!


Three things from an old Washingtonian, and old family. The dance classes that used to be offered at Beauvoir had nothing to do with Ms. Shippens. Ms. Shippens was racist and my uncle was kicked out for inviting an AA girl to a dance (and tipping off the Washington Post). Suffice it to say, the next generation of my family was not invited.

I went to deb balls in the early nineties but was never a deb. Please remember that the Capital Cotillion will accept anyone who applies and Ms. Simmons won't.

My oldest did the Cotillion until 5th when she said the girls got mean. We were invited from a public school.

Spring Valley did not used to sell houses to Jews or AA's. The Chevy Chase club did not used to admit Jewish people. I can easily believe that some of this is still going on at Ms. Simmons. I also believe that it is no longer relevant to most sensible people's lives.

Two questions: are there still debs in DC?

How are the Cotillion classes on table manners and what does one do if you only want to start this non-exclusive nonsense in high school?
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2013 11:47     Subject: Capital Cotillion for Beauvoir Son
Anonymous wrote:The Cotillion is a waste of time and money. Get your boy involved in some sports to make a man out of him!


I think you mean to be funny. But it is this kind of attitude - which is quite rampant - which makes the Cotillion experience a nice counterbalance to such silliness.
Anonymous
Post 12/16/2013 10:32     Subject: Capital Cotillion for Beauvoir Son
The Cotillion is a waste of time and money. Get your boy involved in some sports to make a man out of him!