Yearbook

All ready for the ball: Tiffany Club members Michelle Morrison and Frances Cardullo joined us at the Academy table.

Not every attendee wears a gown, but crowns abound and we love our men in uniforms.

Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom twinkles with the promise of magic to come.

Empress XVIII Trai La Trash treats the crowd to her amazing voice. Everything about her is big, especially her talent. Check out those capers.

Betty and her wife Helen, author of the great book My Husband Betty, joined us at the Academy table.

Miss Vera and Miss Deborah, dean of cosmetology, work closely. No Night Of A Thousand Gowns would be complete without Miss Deborah.

Student Willa with her teachers. It

Miss Vera and the lovely Milan, one of NYC

Miss Eva dropped by for a quick visit to show off her wedding photos. Our former dean of seductive arts landed herself a fabulous catch.

Miss Vera and academy graduate Carole Jenkins who became an officer in her local CD group. We love her and we

New friends, Carole Jenkins and Frances Cardullo share a blonde moment.

Miss Vera is knighted and receives a medal of honor as Empress XVIII Trai La Trash names her a Dame of the Court.

Student Willa gets read to curtsy and become an honorary Lady of the Imperial Court.

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NOATG means a chance to get reacquainted with wonderful friends and courtiers Countess Carole and H.H. Princess Babs Crystal De Cantor.

Michele and Willa share an animated moment unaware of the camera, while Miss V is quick to spot the paparazzi.

A command performance by Deborah Cox.

Deborah Cox bringing down the house.

On the outside looking in. Hotel guests in the glass cage elevators.

Miss Vera with the artist Lypsinka. Doesn

More and more non-transgendered debutantes come to enjoy this night of enchantment.

The new Empress, Her Imperial Majesty Empress XIX Robin Kradles.

The coronation. Empress XIX Robin Kradles and Emperor XIV Tony Monteleone are sworn in by Empress XII Panzi.

Long Live the New Monarchs: Emperor XIV Tony Monteleone and Empress XIX Robyn Kradles, proud as a golden peacock.

Courtieres gossip.

Let them eat cake and so we do, at the end of the night. Sweet dreams to all.