By GRAHAM BROOKS / Staff Writer

HELENA – A service organization that has specifically helped hundreds of teenage girls thrive in the Helena community with their volunteer work, civic responsibility and more has welcomed a new wave of members as the 2018-19 school year is underway.

The Helena Belles introduced a total of 51 girls, including 19 new belles for the 2018-19 school year, at the eighth annual garden party held at Helena Hollow on Sunday, Sept. 9.

The long flowing dresses and floppy hats were on display as each girl ranging in grades from 9-12 were introduced as proud parents and relatives looked on.

As part of the organization, each belle is required to complete a minimum of 30 hours of community service per year and represent the city of Helena in a way that will bring honor to the program.

In addition, Helena Belles must be of good character, have a pleasant personality, be enrolled in school, maintain good grades for their entire term and enjoy the civic responsibility of serving their city and loyal charities.

Here are the members of the 2018-19 Helena Belles listed by class:

–Freshmen: Abigail Viola, Addie Holcomb, Alexis Browne, Ashlyn Collett, Ava Carson, Emi Reed, Gracie Arnold, Grayson Barnett, Holly Hamaker, Justice Bullock, Kate Hawes, Lauren Scarborough, Maddie Gordinier and Sarah Jessica Stogner.

–Sophomores: Addie Weathers, Aria Palladino, Ashley Rose, Carrington Romanick, Emma Bjornstad, Emma Grace Franklin, Mary Carol Dassau and Meagan Ingram.

–Juniors: Abbey Hess, Abigail Traweek, Ana Watters, Caitlin Pannell, Cameron Pannell, Caroline Cook, Georgette Taylor, Gia Sarris, Lauren Lancaster, Madelynn Tuech, Madison Chapman, Madison Corley, Madison Davenport, Megan Oakes, Melina Dichiara, Molly Dillahunty, Payton Medeiros, Samantha Robinson.

–Seniors: Anna Kate Lolley, Avery Barnett, Elisabeth Hulbert, Emily Stevenson, Laine Ingram, Lola DeCroes, Madeline Brooks, Mary Haywood, Melanie Watson, Meredith Byrd and Morgan Jacobs.

For more information on the Helena Belles, visit Helenabelles.com.