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Congratulations, Laura & Jesse!

IMG_8463Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Beachy of Prairie Village are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Elizabeth Beachy, to Jesse Leroy Langdon, the son of Mrs. Emmett Langdon of Parkville, Missouri, and the late Mr. Langdon. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Honorable and Mrs. Hammond C. Woods and the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stutzman Beachy, Jr.  Laura is a graduate of Shawnee Mission East High School. She was a Jewel Ball debutante in 1996 and is a BOTAR, class of 2000. She received a bachelor of arts degree in English from Indiana University, a bachelor of science degree in secondary education from Kansas State University and a master of arts degree in teaching from Webster University. Laura is a member of Delta Gamma sorority and is employed by the Shawnee Mission School District. Her groom-elect is a graduate of Park Hill High School. Jesse is a Microsoft Certified Professional from National American University and careers with Cerner Corporation. Theirs will be an October 5th wedding at Village Presbyterian Church.   

Also featured in the June 15th issue
Photo Credit: David Riffel

Features

City Year Kansas City – Idealist Gala Awards

City Year Kansas City’s annual Idealist Gala was held on April 17th at Studio Dan Meiners in celebration of its students, AmeriCorps members, and community members who challenge cynicism, and…

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas – Ben and Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic

Canyon Farms Golf Club was the site for The 43rd Annual Ben and Betty Zarda Family Golf Classic, whichwas held on April 29th. More than 140 golfers enjoyed a beautiful…

Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph – Hope Ball

The Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown was the site for Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph’s inaugural Hope Ball, which was heldon April 27th. Twenty-four young ladies…

Congratulations, Frances & Vance!

Frances Marie Wooldridge and Vance Simon Wentz exchanged vows on December 31st at The Kansas City Country Club, creating an always-memorable New Year’s Eve anniversary celebration! Frances is the daughter…