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74th Annual Community Ball and Cotillion of the Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties

The 74th Annual Community Ball and Cotillion of the Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties was held on December 7th at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel. Marge Eckard and Emily Kates served as the co-chairmen. Guests enjoyed dancing, delicious fare, and the presentation of the 2024 debutantes, escorts, and pages. 

Kevin, Milena, and Jennifer Strathman
Event Co-chairman Emily and Tim Kates
Caitlin Eckard and Marge Eckard, event co-chairman
Pages for the 74th Annual Ball were Aubrey Messenger, Eve Zimmerman, Gianluca Polo, and Rowan Elias. 

Featured in the January 11, 2025 issue of The Independent
Photo credit: Nicole Renee Photography

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