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Rockhurst High School – Spectacular Auction

“A New York Nightscape” was the theme of Rockhurst High School’s Spectacular Auction. Christina and Mark Demetree, Sarah and Ray Evans, Anna and Chuck Naylor, and Susanne and Brad Stanley were the co-chairmen. The event was held on April 20th at the school and guests enjoyed yellow cabs, street vendors, and student jugglers. 

Also featured in the June 1st issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Geoffrey Vontz

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Reverend Terrence Baum, SJ, Rockhurst High School; Mark and Christina Demetree, co-chairmen; Sarah and Ray Evans, co-chairmen; Judie Scanlon, Rockhurst High School; Anna and Chuck Naylor, co-chairmen; and Susanne and Dr. Brad Stanley, co-chairmen
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(Seated) Scott Ward, Sue and Sam Sabaugh and Mary and Brad Vignatelli (standing) Alison Ward, Kevin and Laura Fitzpatrick and Dorothy and Joseph Barnthouse
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Kerry Scanlon, Teri Scanlon, Amy Taitt, Katie Williams, Judie Scanlon, Stephen Scanlon, and Jan Stephenson
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(Seated) Kate and John Faerber, Kathy and Tony Rohr, and Barb Stubbendieck (standing) Michael and Julie McCann, Steve and Julie Lord, Christin Dasek-Kaine, and Stephen Kaine

 

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