Welcome

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 2024-2025 Cotillion Season  Classes

                                                         is open!

The Greater Pine Belt Chapter

Click on the class tab for more information on these classes.

This Chapter offers classes in the  Historic Downtown City of Laurel, MS  at the HIstoric YWCO Trest Tea Room,428 West Oak Street at this time and we invite students from all of the surrounding areas in this Pine Belt area. If you are in the Hattiesburg area we offer classes in the Hattiesburg Chapter for you.

Please read the information below and we look forward to having your child in this program. If you would like you can  email us at [email protected] to be included in the invitation list to inform you of this program and details.  
        

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Please remember to share this info and website with your friends and classmates. 

Registration for the 2024-2025 Season is open. It is now time to register for our upcoming season! We are now registering for the Junior Cotillion Year I and Year II and Premier programs for the 2024-2025 Junior Cotillion season. To learn more about the curriculum for the Junior Cotillion and the different level cotillion programs, please visit the About tab. To register, please vist the Classes  tab and go to the Section,  Classes Available,  select your class and Register by clicking on the Registration tab in this section.

My name is Roma Rahaim Graham, Director of this Chapter in your area. We are so proud of this program and the opportunity we offer your child.  If you have any questions please email me at [email protected] or call  601-264-7019 h or 601-549-0631 c.

We look forward to our new season and hope that you will enroll today. The Junior Cotillion setting encourages young ladies and gentlemen to be confortable together, make new friends, and enjoy themselves.

We look forward to meeting you.

Thank you,

Roma Rahaim Graham

Director

Preparing today's youth for tomorrow's world      

Announcements

Welcome to The Greater Pine Belt Chapter

NEW STUDENTS

Our Thanksgiving Class will be on November 6 2024 and we look forward to seeing you!

Meets once a month!

 "We are looking forward to this opportunity to present the National League of Junior Cotillions program to everyone that may be interested. This program provides an excellent opportunity for children in this area to learn social skills that will be of value to them later in life" says Roma Rahaim Graham, director of the Junior Cotillion Programs in the Greater Laurel and Hattiesburg Areas.  

The National League of Junior Cotillions is an etiquette and social dance training program that involves thousands of students nationwide. 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. Students can be upcoming boys and girls 5th-9th graders.  

Classes meet once a month to work with most all students schedules.

Please note that I will be available from 3 until 4:00 for any new parent that may have questions or need to register and meet with me.   If you cannot attend the first class, you can still register and attend our November Class to be a part of this Season!

CURRENT STUDENTS:                                                                                       

Reminder!     

We are so proud of your participation and we hope all enjoyed this event.  Please share with us your photos of the evening.  We appreciate your responses and so happy that all had a good time also!  Don't forget to go ahead and register for the new Season of Cotillion this Fall.  

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NEW STUDENTS:

New Students Start Planning ahead for next season:      

  Please join us for the Registration for New Season of our Classes as we get ready for our Fall KIckoff. 

       Please go to the classes tab for more details about the classes and times. 

 You are invited to attend and share this information with your friends.   

Go to the Registration tab on this website and complete information and submit.

We have been coordinating the class times and days with our parents for their suggestions and needs to best suit your schedules.  Please let us hear from you.  We will be happy to consider additional class times if it works for this group.  Please complete your registration online on the Registration tab on the left side of this page and then complete and submit. You will receive information about the classes later this summer.  For additional information or registration, please go to the side of this page and click on the registration tab or contact tab and/. or go to the class of your choice in the list below with the class schedule and click there on the registraiton tab and complete and submit.  

Any questions please just  email us at:

[email protected] 

or call 601-264-7019 h or 601-549-0631.

Info for all Membership Dues are listed below each class/ year description in the Classes Available section.  Please find the Classes tab on the left side of this page.

On-Line payment, or checks as well as payment plan customized to fit your budget is available.  Please contact the Director for more information. 

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If you are unable to attend the Parents' Reception yet wish to have your child enrolled in Junior Cotillion, please complete both sides of the registration card and return with a check for membership dues made payable to NLJC or you can register online by click on registration tab and mail the membership dues to the following address. 

Mail to: 

NLJC  Greater Pine Belt Chapter

122 West Canebrake Boulevard

Hattiesburg, MS   39402

Our national website is www.nljc.com

YOU CAN ALSO LIKE US ON FACEBOOK. 

             WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NLJCHPBC

Roma Graham

NLJC Director

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For Returning Students:

Welcome Back!

Please register for the next level of classes for your new season this Fall!  We look forward to having you join us for another fun season. 

NOTE:   2024-2054 season.      

                                    SEASON TWO:

                                  Class is usuallly on Wednesday  and other alternate days may be added. 

                                  The Historic YWCO Tea Room 

                                  428 West Oak Street 

                                  Laurel, MS

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. 

YOU CAN ALSO LIKE US ON FACEBOOK. 

             WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NLJCHPBC

                                                          PLease view the class section of the tabs to view the class schedule in each class. . 

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We are pleased to announce the winners of the Best Mannered People of 2023! 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.

(CHARLOTTE, NC) – Coco Gauff, selected for giving inspiration to young aspiring tennis players to chase their dreams with passion and determination, heads "Ten Best-Mannered People" list published by the National League of Junior Cotillions^® (NLJC).

“These selections are made based on each person’s commitment to honor, dignity, and mannerly conduct,” says President, Charles Winters. “We feel these ten individuals have distinguished themselves through admirable character and conduct, and we commend them for their ongoing contributions to society.”

The top “Ten Best-Mannered People” are:

• Coco Gauff – for displaying humility when she won her first major title in the U.S. Open and for being an inspiration to many young girls. 
• Margot Robbie – for being a fantastic actor known for her genuine and engaging personality and for raising money for charity on the set of the 'Barbie' movie. 
• Cristiano Ronaldo –for exceptional sportsmanship while on the soccer field when he selflessly denied a penalty call during the Asian Champions League game               against Persepolis.  
• Lauren Daigle – for being a highly respected role model to many and for inspiring people through her music. 
• Jalen Hurts – for his leadership, sportsmanship, and positive influence both on and off the football field and for giving back to the Philadelphia community. 
• Ben and Erin Napier– for helping others by using their passion and hobby to change and revitalize their hometown by renovating homes in Laurel, Mississippi.  They are now known as the hosts of HGTV's 'Home Town' which is starting the 8th season and continuing to do great work in Laurel and surrounding areas. 
• Selena Gomez – for generously supporting charities and for being warm and polite to her fans despite her success.
• Taylor Swift– for her generosity when she gave handwritten letters of appreciation and bonuses totaling more than $55 million to those working on the Eras Tour.
• Austin Riley– for his dedication to his fans and teammates while on the baseball field.  
• Tom Holland– for inspiring many fans through his generosity to people in need and for using his platform to increase awareness about poverty and other social issues. 

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.