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BOTAR – Formal at BOTAR High

October 4th was the date for the Formal at BOTAR High. BOTARS and escorts gathered at Brookside Gardens for the festive evening of dinner and dancing. Hannah Arnspiger, Chloie Costello, Gracie Guignon, Maddie Hise, Elizabeth Horner, Lauren Hunter, Madelyn Kretsinger, Annie Savage, Betsy Sundeen, Katie Tetrick, and Lauren Zastrow served as the hosts.

 

(Front row) Gracie Guignon, Chloie Costello, and Annie Savage (middle row) Lauren Hunter, Maddie Hise, Lauren Zastrow, and Madelyn Kretsinger (back row) Betsy Sundeen, Elizabeth Horner, Katie Tetrick, and Hannah Arnspiger

 

Chloie Costello, Annie Savage, and Madelyn Kretsinger

 

Annie Savage, Chloie Costello, Gracie Guignon, and Betsy Sundeen

Additional photos featured in the November 23, 2019 issue of The Independent

 

Features

War Horses For Veterans – The Derby Party

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Symphony League of Kansas City – Spring Luncheon

Lidia’s was the lovely location for the Symphony League of Kansas City’s annual Spring Luncheon on May 8th. Mandy Burditt and Trish Mayer were the co-chairmen. Nearly 60 members and…

Symphony League of Kansas City – Ball Kickoff

Symphony League members gathered at Amy Volini’s beautiful home recently to kick off preparations for the 2024 Symphony Ball, “NOVA.”Amy and Julie Sykes hosted the fun event, where Ball Chairman…

Saint Luke’s Foundation – Spirit of Philanthropy Awards

In the spirit of gratitude, Saint Luke’s Foundation hosted its Spirit of Philanthropy Awards celebration on April 18th at the 1900 Building. Being honored this year are: Philanthropists of the…