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Kelli Chambers Ford, a part-time Southampton resident, at the 70th anniversary International Debutante Ball at the Plaza Hotel on December 28. Her older sister, Electra, had

Kelli Chambers Ford, a part-time Southampton resident, at the 70th anniversary International Debutante Ball at the Plaza Hotel on December 28. Her older sister, Electra, had "bowed" at the same ball back in 2022. CAILIN RILEY

27Speaks on Jan 11, 2025

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a debutante? Recently, our reporter Cailin Riley found out for herself when she attended the 70th anniversary International Debutante Ball which was held at the Plaza Hotel in New York City on December 28. Among the several young ladies “coming out” that evening was Southampton summer resident Kelli Ford, daughter of Gerald and Kelli Ford.

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