2004 Original Illinois Club Debutant
Published 12:00 am Friday, March 5, 2004
Press Release
Courtney Marcelle Robottom is the lovely daughter of Natalie and Hernedez Robottom. She was born on November 6, 1986 and is seventeen years old. She has a fifteen-year-old brother, Casey Mark Robottom and is the granddaughter of Ethel Robottom of Reserve, Louisiana and Rita Reaux of Abbeville, Louisiana. Harry Robottom, Sr. and Richard Hawthorne Jr., her grandfathers, are both deceased. Courtney’s godparents are Pamela and Ferman Rachel of Katy, Texas.
Courtney attended elementary school at St. Joan of Arc Catholic School in LaPlace. She was in the Beta Club and served as captain of the dance team and co-captain of the cheerleading squad. Courtney was also a member of the Belle Terre Piranha swim team.
Courtney danced formally for twelve years. She performed across several states and appeared in the entertainment on a cruise to the Virgin Islands. She was an entertainer in Krewe Jeanne d’ Arc and was featured in the production of River Dance. She was also an entertainer in the Krewe de Charles Ball Masque at St. Charles Catholic.
During Courtney’s tenure at St. Charles Catholic High School she was also a member of the tennis team, a participant of World Youth Day, Relay for Life, Fellowship of Christian Athletes activities, and on the yearbook staff. Outside of school, Courtney enjoys movies, swimming, listening to music, dancing, and chatting with friends on the computer. She is a lifeguard, participates in tennis clinics and baby-sits to earn spending money.
Courtney is concluding a very successful four years at St. Charles Catholic. She maintained a 3.67 average, is a member of the Beta Club, and is in the school’s Alpha Honor Roll. Courtney was class representative and freshmen class favorite. She has been a cheerleader for four years and is currently serving as co-captain. She attended cheerleading camp at Southeastern Louisiana University and is a member of the Magic All-Star Cheerleader Squad.
Courtney is looking forward to graduating in May and plans to attend Xavier University. She will begin college in the fall of 2004 and major in pharmacy. She qualifies for the Tuition Opportunity Program for students.
Courtney is sponsored by Original Illinois Club Member Colbert A. Clark.