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Park University – A Night at the Helm

June 12th was the date for A Night at the Helm. The event, a benefit for the Park University Global Warrior Center and School of Business, was held at the National World War I Museum and Memorial. Melanie and Jim Rine were the honorary chairmen. Vince Clark served as chairman, with Jeanette Prenger, Kimberlee Ried, Kris Flint, and Jim Cornelius as committee members. Laurel Gagnon, a student at the Park University International Center for Music, performed for the guests.



 

Jim Cornelius, Nathan Marticke, and Bobbie Cornelius

 

Mark Donovan, Shane Smeed, and Greg Gunderson, Park University

 

Doug and Terrie Bleam with Jeanette and Kevin Prenger

 

Kristen and Rusty Mudgett, Joe Privitera, and Charles and Lynn Guastello

 

Erik Bergrud and Kimberlee Ried, committee member

 

David Strother, Lisa St. Aubyn, Brenda Clevenger, and Aaron Blair

 

Posting of the colors

Additional photos featured in the September 14, 2019 issue of The Independent

Photo credit: Steve Gibson

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