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36th Annual Steer Dinner – Raising a Legacy of Stars

Avila University held its 36th Annual Steer Dinner Raising a Legacy of Stars on February 18th at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel. Guests enjoyed a “steer” steak dinner, live and silent auctions and dancing. Susan and Kevin McGreevy were the honorary chairmen, and Sue and Joe Fahey were the chairmen. Keith King served as the master of ceremonies. Proceeds benefited the Avila University scholarship fund.

Also featured in the March 31st issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Ryan Yoakum

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Dr. Ron and Suzanne Slepitza and Geri and David Frantze
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(Seated) Judy Gutierrez, Carlos Gomez and Ashley and Alain Villapando (standing)Michael Valdivia, Ana Valdez, Luz Ortiz, and Nancy Neighbors
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Dr. Ron and Suzanne Slepitza and Mary and David Kerr
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Coleen Weller, Rick Weller, Jane Blake, and Suzanne and Dr. Ron Slepitza Sister Ruth Stuckel, Nicole Nicoll, Keith Jaloma, and Jylian Jaloma
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(Seated) Leon Witt and Theresa Doyle-Witt, Tami-Printster-Robertson and Richard Robertson, Deb Kunz-Sutter, and Greg Lever (standing) Doug Poyser and Christine Ojile and Kelley McQuillin-Ebel and Todd Ebel
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Gene Mackey, Dr. Char Gould, Dr. Ron and Suzanne Slepitza, and Alicia Cabrera-Hill and Josh Hill

 

 

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