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The Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties in Kansas – 71st Annual Community Ball and Cotillion

December 4th was the date for The Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties in Kansas’ 71st Annual Community Ball and Cotillion, which was held at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Laurel Thomas and Sara Willimon were the Ball co-chairmen, and Marsha Oyer served as the Cotillion chairman. Guests enjoyed a gourmet dinner, elegant decor, and the presentation of the debutantes, escorts, and pages.

Susan Bubb and Sandy Jackson

 

Ball Committee Members: Gina Brozenic, Laurel Thomas, Ball co-chairman; Sara Willimon, Ball co-chairman; Sandra Olivas-Talavera, and Lindsey Golubski

 

Cotillion Committee Members: Cindy Ford, Aileen Eidson, Susanne Mahoney, Marsha Oyer, Cotillion chairman; Nancy Zielke, Eileen Heble, and Sally Dannov

 

Christine Baumgart, Brian and Maria Baumgart, and Georgianna and Lenny Mullin

 

Jan and William “Joby” Jobson

 

Ann and Jim Cahill

 

Jeff and Crystal Bryant

 

Sally and Dave Dannov, Dawn Klein-Thibodeau, and Michael Thibodeau

 

Bob and Janet Milan


Read more in the January 8, 2022 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: David Riffel

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