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Congratulations, Aly & Ryan!

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Edward Swyden of Leawood are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Alyson Patricia Swyden, to Ryan Michael Burnett, the son of Maxine Morillo Novotny of Wichita, Kansas, and Mr. Ray Burnett of Wichita, Kansas. Aly is the granddaughter of Jo Alice Swyden of Our Town and the late Mr. Louis E. Swyden, Sr. and the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Rupe. Aly is a graduate of Blue Valley High School. She earned a bachelor of arts degree in psychology from The University of Kansas. Aly is a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority and careers with Horizon Academy. 

Her groom-elect is a graduate of Wichita Northwest High School in Wichita, Kansas. Ryan earned a bachelor of general studies degree in economics from The University of Kansas. He is a member of Theta Chi fraternity and is a co-owner of Gamer’s Paradise. Theirs will be a May 21st wedding at St. John’s United Methodist Church.

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Also featured in the April 2, 2016 issue
Photo Credit: Andrea Nigh Photography

 

Features

City Year Kansas City – Idealist Gala Awards

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

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

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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…