National League of Junior Cotillions
Greater Hattiesburg Chapter
Welcome
NLJC Mission Statement
To act and learn to treat others with honor, dignity and respect for better relationships with our family, friends and business associates later in life and to learn to practice ballroom dance.
The National League of Junior Cotillions doesn't just teach etiquette and ballroom dancing. The purpose of the Junior Cotillion program is to give young people instruction and practice in courtesies that make life more pleasant for them and those around them. Having the knowledge of social skills is important for every child's success in life. Through a program that builds self-confidence, character, and ethical behavior, we're dedicated to making a positive impact on young people and helping them become tomorrow's leaders.
REGISTRATION for 2026-2027 Cotillion Season is Now Open Online
Please read the information below and complete your registration online.
Please email me at [email protected] to be included in the invitation list, and or request additional information. You can complete registration online to be sure your child is registered and you will receive program email details for the upcoming Kickoff this Fall!
We are so proud of this program and the opportunity we offer your child. We look forward to our new season and hope that you will enroll your child today. We look forward to meeting you. If you have any questions, please contact Roma Rahaim Graham, Director.
Thank you.
Roma Rahaim Graham
601-264-7019 h
601-549-0631 c
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Preparing today's youth for tomorrow's world
Announcements
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF JUNIOR COTILLIONS GREATER HATTIESBURG CHAPTER
NOTE:
We just held the annual Grand Spring Ball and we are so proud of our students for a successful season and we look forward to our next season this Fall! Please remember to share your photos with our email and website and Facebook page.
Happy Spring Break!
Enjoy your time with Family and Friends and Practice some of your social skills you have learned this sesason and put into practice the Cotillion Way!!
Manners Matter all the time!!
Roma R. Graham
Director
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Registration is Open:
New Students and Returning Students
Registration is open for the New Season 2026-2027 for New and Returning Students
Please go to the classes tab for more details about the classes, schedules and times.
Please contact the Director for more information.
MORE INFO WILL BE SENT TO YOU WHEN YOU REGISTER!
NEW STUDENTS:
Welcome to the NLJC program. Please complete your registration online and look forward to meeting you and sharing this wonderful season of learning and fun. NLJC teaches skills that will last a LIFETIME.
The class times and days have been coordinated with our parents from their suggestions to best suit the needs of the child in this area. . If you have a request please let us hear from you. We will be happy to consider your request for a possible meeting day/time.
NOTE : We only meet once a month and this way it really works with most all schedules.
Please review our Class tab section for your class information and schedule, Tuition, and registration information. On-Line payment, or checks as well as payment plan customized to fit your budget is available. Please contact the Director for this information.
Don't forget to please invite your friends to join also.
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RETURNING STUDENTS:
Welcome Back!
See director for details and website.
Please register for the next level of classes for your new season this Fall and look forward to having you join us for another fun season.
NOTE: 2026-2027 season Registration is open and please click on the Registration tab on the website and complete this information and submit.
This was a fun time for our students and their families. Everyone really danced and participated so well. We appreciate all the parents and students that joined us this year and we invite you to join us for another Season of fun and learning additional social skills, ethics, dance and more
Please go to the registration tab and complete and submit.
We invite you to register for the next level of Junior Cotillion to learn more information, meet new friends and continue growing and learning additional social skills that will last a lifetime! ( See your email reminders for details.)
Please help spread the word about Junior Cotillion and do not forget to send in your student nominations for the next season! It can be new students from the different grades and some that are in your class that did not get to join us this year and would like to join us next season.
Looking forward to a great year!
Sincerely,
Roma Graham
NLJC Director
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NLJC NAMES TEN BEST-MANNERED PEOPLE OF 2025
We are pleased to announce the winners of the Best Mannered People of 2025. Parents and students love to see who "makes the cut" each year. This student-nominated list is a great way to see who our students value each year. Thanks for all of your nominations, and congratulations to this year's winners!
Each year, Cotillion students and Directors nationwide nominate numerous individuals for the “Ten Best-Mannered People” award. NLJC® strives to recognize the individuals that students look to as frontrunners in social etiquette, all-encompassing manners, and overall, with strong and replicable leadership qualities. These traits are the essence of the NLJC curriculum and foundational components that are embedded within the Junior Cotillion curriculum which has served over 50,000 students to date.
Thank you to those students that participated and submitted your selection that I then forwarded to our National Office to be included with this National process.
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CHARLOTTE, NC – Naomi Osaka, recognized for her dignity, kindness, and thoughtful communication on and off the tennis court, leads the National League of Junior Cotillions® (NLJC) list of the Ten Best-Mannered People of the Year.
“These selections reflect individuals who consistently demonstrate honor, respect, and gracious conduct in their lives,” said NLJC Vice-President, Charles Winters II. “Each of these honorees exemplifies the character, courtesy, and leadership qualities we strive to instill in our students. They serve as admirable role models for young people navigating today’s social world.”
The 2025 Ten Best-Mannered People are:
1. Naomi Osaka – for exemplifying dignity, kindness, and gentle communication while inspiring young people to lead with quiet confidence on a global stage.
2. Simone Manuel – for her humility, perseverance, and encouragement of young athletes, paired with a consistently gracious demeanor in competition and public life.
3. Jordan Spieth – for embodying the traditions of golf through composure, honesty, integrity, and exemplary sportsmanship.
4. Caitlin Clark – for demonstrating confidence, courtesy, and poise, earning admiration from fans and fellow athletes alike.
5. Joe Burrow – for calm leadership, respectful communication, and a composed presence both on and off the field.
6. Lainey Wilson – for her authenticity, warmth, humility, and genuine connection with fans and communities, serving as a positive cultural rold model for families.
7. Emma Stone – for her warmth, humility, and kind, respectful interactions with audiences and members of the media
8. Marcus Rashford – for his generosity, compassion, and commitment to helping children in need, using his influence to uplift others.
9. Chris Hemsworth – for maintaining a polite, grounded presence and positive public image despite international fame.
10.Fernando Mendoza – for his humility and gratitude as a young leader, demonstrated on one of the biggest stages in college football, including a gracious acceptance
speech that honored his mother, family and teammates.
Each year, cotillion students and Directors nationwide nominate individuals for the Ten Best-Mannered People recognition. The honorees are selected for their consistent demonstration of good manners, respectful conduct, and leadership behaviors that young people can observe and emulate.
About the National League of Junior Cotillions®
Founded in 1989, the National League of Junior Cotillions® is a national organization dedicated to teaching etiquette, character, confidence, and leadership to young people. NLJC programs serve more than 400,000 students nationwide each year, helping children develop respect for themselves and others while preparing them for social, academic, and professional success.
About Director
The Director for this area is Roma Rahaim Graham. She is a graduate of University of Southern Mississippi and a Masters' Degree graduate with an MBA from William Carey University. Roma is excited to offer this program to families in the Pine Belt Area. I enjoy seeing the students grow with the poise, self confidence, and assurance of knowing the proper way to conduct oneself in different social situations. She is so happy to offer this program to the young people in her hometown and surrounding areas.