Five questions with 2023 Miss Debutante Dillyn Suggs
Special to the Outlook
For Dillyn Suggs, the magical moment of being named the 2023 Miss Debutante is still seared into her memory.
The Leon County Chapter of The Charmettes, Incorporated, hosted its annual Debutante Presentation and Ball earlier this year. Suggs, along with nine other Debutantes, experienced a cherished tradition that’s been the Chapter’s signature event for more than 50 years.
The prestigious program has given more than $800,000 in scholarships. More than 500 impressive, young women over the years – an event past Debutantes continue to talk about after having experienced it firsthand.
As the Chapter begins planning for its next Presentation and Ball, Suggs shares her thoughts about the signature event.
Q: What has been the most rewarding part of your journey toward becoming a Debutante?
The most rewarding part is following in my mother’s footsteps as she won Miss Debutante as well.
Q: What was your most cherished memory or takeaway?
My most cherished moment was celebrating with my family and friends after winning and the moment when I first walked into the ballroom.
Q: Can you describe what it felt like to be named Miss Debutante 2023?
I felt accomplished and relieved because I was nervous and scared. I was delighted because I won, and my family has another Miss Deb!
Q: What do you hope to bring to this distinguished role this year?
I hope to encourage and help the girls however they see fit. To let them know they can feel how I felt and even better.
Q: How has your Debutante experience prepared you for your future goals and dreams?
- It has helped me with being in the spotlight as I plan on playing softball at Campbell University in North Carolina.
Dillyn Suggs is a senior honor roll student at Florida State University School. She’s involved in a wide range of extracurricular activities and plays as a power hitter first baseman on the school’s softball team. She’s also a member of Jacob Chapel Baptist Church and is the daughter of Davin and Angela Suggs.
