Our 63rd annual Piarist ball was once again held at the magnificent University club in New York City. The fabulous Laura Angyal Jazz quartet Performed during our elegant cocktail hour. Guests were ushered into the main ballroom to the sounds of the renowned Lester Lannin Orchestra. The University club’s Master Chef’s Culinary creations graced our dinner plates.
Three Piarist high school students from Hungary attended the ball as guests to film a documentary of the event. The President of the Hungarian Piarist alumni association from Budapest also was in attendance as were Numerous United Nations diplomats from various countries.
At 9 PM the orchestra took the stage, and the ceremonious introduction of our beautiful debutantes opened the ball. The Grand Palotas Dance of the Hungarian Nobility was performed by the Hungarian scouts of New Brunswick, followed a traditional Hungarian folk dance The uninterrupted ballroom music continued until 1 AM.