The Christian Business and Professional Alliance held its 32nd Debutante Cotillion on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012 at The Milwaukee Hilton. There were nine debutantes in this year’s event, Darlexus Buckley, Ebony Clark, Brenae Clarke, Jessica Gathing, Markia Highshaw, Anita Howard, LaJodie James, Ravenne Morgan-Owens and Promise Triplett. This year’s 2012 Miss Debutante is Markia Highshaw who attends Messmer High School. She is pictured with her escort, Brian McDowell, Jr. who attends the Milwaukee School of Languages. (Photo by Robert A. Bell)