The Jewel Ball Prelude Party was held on June 5th at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. This lovely gathering kicked off the official Jewel Ball season of festivities, culminating with the Ball, which was held on June 21st at the Museum. Peggy Rooney served as the chairman, and Paget Higgins was the honorary chairman.
Ashley PindellSadie SebreeKevin and Peggy Rooney, Jewel Ball chairmanChristina Hogan, Gentlemen of The Jewel Ball chairman; Carolyn Parkerson, debutante chairman; Lynsey Jager, public relations chairman; Blythe Robertson, Prelude Party co-chairman; Betsy Fountain, ticket chairman; and Laura Redmond, Prelude Party co-chairmanKevin and Peggy Rooney, Jewel Ball chairman; with Danny Beckley, Kansas City Symphony; and Julián Zugazagoitia, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Featured in the June 28, 2025 issue of The Independent Photo credit: Wirken Photography
