National League of Junior Cotillions

Cotillion is more than just learning etiquette. It’s about building confidence, respect, leadership, and social skills that last a lifetime. From introductions and conversation skills to teamwork and character, students gain valuable tools they’ll carry into every stage of life.

Spots fill quickly each season, and we would love to welcome your family this year!

Summer is here, and good manners never take a break.

This season is the perfect time for students to practice confidence, courtesy, and kindness in everyday moments, from greeting adults and being thoughtful guests to showing respect at the pool, on vacation, and with friends.

Wishing our families a summer filled with confidence, character, and good manners.

This Memorial Day, we remember the heroes who served our country with courage and sacrifice. At NLJC, we strive to instill gratitude, respect, and honor in the next generation of young leaders. 🇺🇸
Wishing everyone a meaningful and reflective Memorial Day.

Today we are proud to spotlight Julie and Brooks Copeland, Directors of the Northern Guilford Chapter of the National League of Junior Cotillions.

Since 2007, they have served students and families with dedication, grace, and a true commitment to confidence, courtesy, character, and respect.

We are grateful for the lasting impact they continue to make in the Greensboro community and throughout the NLJC family.

Your appearance speaks before you do. ✨

This week’s Etiquette Tip of the Week: Dress with Intention.

Wearing attire that is neat, pressed, and appropriate for the occasion is a simple yet powerful way to show respect for yourself and others. Clean shoes, understated accessories, and thoughtful choices help create a polished first impression.

When in doubt, it’s always better to be slightly overdressed than underdressed.

Honoring Lisa Hale and Welcoming Andréa and James Symanski

The National League of Junior Cotillions® Loudoun County Chapter is deeply grateful for the leadership, dedication, and lasting impact of Lisa Hale, our past Director.

Mrs. Hale has led with kindness, grace, and genuine care for her students and families. Her influence has helped shape a chapter rooted in honor, dignity, respect, and character. We thank her for her years of faithful service and for the beautiful legacy she leaves behind.

As we celebrate Mrs. Hale, we are also delighted to welcome Andréa and James Symanski as the new Directors of the Loudoun County Chapter.

Andréa and James are longtime Northern Virginia residents, proud Cotillion parents, and active members of the Loudoun County community. They bring a strong background in leadership, education, etiquette, ballroom dancing, event planning, and service. With four children currently enrolled in the program, they have a deep personal connection to the mission of NLJC.

We are grateful for the foundation Mrs. Hale has built and excited for Andréa and James to carry the Loudoun County Chapter forward with excellence and heart.

Please join us in thanking Lisa Hale and warmly welcoming Andréa and James Symanski.

Graduation season is the perfect time to remind young people that gratitude is one of the most important manners they can carry into adulthood.

Whether a graduate receives a gift, a kind card, or support from family and friends, a handwritten thank-you note is always appropriate. It is a simple gesture that leaves a lasting impression.

At the National League of Junior Cotillions, we believe that good manners are not just taught in class, they are practiced in everyday moments.

Make sure your graduate is prepared with beautiful stationery for handwritten thank-you notes.

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Meet Hayley Hinson, Director of the National League of Junior Cotillions Greater Houston Lake Chapter.
For Hayley, cotillion is a true full-circle story. Before becoming the director of the Greater Houston Lake Chapter, she was once a cotillion student herself, learning the same timeless lessons of courtesy, confidence, respect, and social grace that she now has the privilege of sharing with a new generation.
The photos featured here are from Hayley’s first ball, a special reminder of the traditions, memories, and lasting impact that cotillion can create. What began as a meaningful experience in her own life has now become an opportunity to give back to students and families in the community she loves.
Hayley brings warmth, dedication, and a genuine heart for young people to her role as director. As a wife, mother, pharmacist, and lifelong member of the community, she understands the value of helping students feel comfortable, confident, and prepared in social settings.
We are proud to spotlight Hayley and celebrate the beautiful connection between her own cotillion memories and the chapter she now leads.
Enrollment for the 2026-2027 season is now open. Class sizes are limited and reserved on a first come, first served basis.

Meet Madeline Potter, Director of the National League of Junior Cotillions, The Woodlands Proper Chapter.

Madeline has lived in The Woodlands for fourteen years and has led the chapter for eleven years. As a former first-grade teacher and mother of three, she brings warmth, experience, and a heart for helping students grow in confidence, courtesy, respect, and social grace.

Parents of enrolled and interested students are invited to Parent Information Night this Thursday at 7:00 PM CT at The Woodlands Country Club.

This is a wonderful opportunity to meet Madeline, learn more about the program, and ask questions about the upcoming season.

Registration is open online.

Good manners never go out of style.

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