January 17th was the date for Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas’ 52nd Annual Snow Ball. Sarah and Ray Evans and Debbie and Kevin Wilkerson served as the presidents. The black-tie evening was held at the Overland Park Convention Center. Guests welcomed special guest, Archbishop Shawn McKnight, and danced to the music of The Crossroad Sound.
Anita and Don HorineVincent Nguyen with Michaela and Jett CanfieldJacob Bednar, Leah Brock, Ellen O’Gorman, Eileen Benne, and Brendan BenignoLauren Solidum, Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas; addressed the guests. Photo Credit: Brian TurnerTim and Abby Wilkerson, Mike and Allison Marchese, Bryan and Joane Wilkerson, Molly and Jason Green, and Megan and Mike Chalfant. Photo Credit: Samantha McClureTom and Kathy Jantsch. Photo Credit: Samantha McClureBill and Terry Biggins. Photo Credit: Samantha McClureMark and Jeannine WilkersonChris Dierks, Allie Dierks, and Angie Dierks Photo Credit: Juli Schneider(Front row) Ariana Brancato, Bella Perez, and Rachel Tritt (back row) Jett and Michaela Canfield, Julie Minicky, Allison Wood, Alex Roush, and Vincent Nguyen. Photo Credit: Brian Turner
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