February 7, 2026- Black History Month
The Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties presented The 75th Annual Community Ball 2025 on December 6th at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel. The event honors exceptional high school juniors and seniors for their academic excellence, leadership, and service. This year, the Ball celebrated 62 distinguished honorees from more than 20 local high schools.
Featured in the February 7, 2026 issue of The Independent
Photo credit: Nicole Renee Photography
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