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Congratulations, Lisa & Kelly!

Susan Virden Carpenter and Mr. Kirk Weldon Carpenter, both of Prairie Village, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Anne Carpenter, to Kelly Price McKee, the son of Margaret McKee of Fallbrook, California. Lisa is the granddaughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Herbert Virden, the late Ruth Carpenter and the late Raymond Carpenter. She is a graduate of Shawnee Mission East High School. Lisa earned a bachelor of arts degree in communications from DePauw University. She is a BOTAR, class of 2009. Lisa is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and is employed with Hudson Pacific Properties in Los Angeles, California. 

Her groom-elect is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank McKee. Kelly is a graduate of Shawnee Mission East High School. He earned a bachelor of science degree in psychology from The University of Kansas. He is a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and careers with Pressman Film in Los Angeles. Theirs will be a September 9th wedding at Second Presbyterian Church in Our Town.

Cassandra Castaneda Photography (68 of 78)

Cassandra Castaneda Photography (75 of 78)

Additional photos featured in the April 29, 2017 issue
Photo Credit: Cassandra Castaneda 

 

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…