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Rockhurst High School – Spectacular Auction

April 8th was the date for Rockhurst High School’s Spectacular Auction, “RockAloha!” Outgoing President Father Terrence A. Baum, SJ. was named an honorary alumna and was presented with an endowed scholarship in his name and a Rockhurst High School class ring. Steph and Andy Eilert, Lisa and Scott Hallier, Rebecca and Brad Hewlett, Karin and Josh Selzer, and Katie and Lance Slaymaker served as co-chairmen.

RHS Surfing
Co-chairmen Lisa Hallier, Katie Slaymaker, Rebecca Hewlett, Karin Selzer and Stephanie Eilert
RHS Wiedeman Dunn
Christy Wiedeman, Peter Dunn and Bill Wiedeman

Additional photos featured in the May 13, 2017 issue
Photo Credit: Pat Mason and Rockhurst High School 

 

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