Avila University – 39th Annual Steer Dinner & Auction
Avila University’s 39th Annual Steer Dinner & Auction was held on February 7th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. More than 650 guests enjoyed a delicious dinner, silent and live auctions and dancing to the Saucy Jack Band. President Ron Slepitza declared the evening as the official kick off to Avila’s Centennial Celebration, as the University turns 100 years in 2016. Marilyn and Ken Hager were the honorary chairmen, Pat and Bob Hardin were the chairmen and Len Jennings served as the emcee.
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| Chairmen Bob and Pat Hardin, Ron Slepitza, Avila University; Corina Guzman, Avila senior student and scholarship speaker; Suzanne Slepitza and Honorary Chairmen Marilyn and Ken Hager |
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| Irene Caudillo, Edgar Palacios and Ana Valdez |
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| Julie Weiss, Sister Marie Joan Harris, CSJ, and Kathleen LeSage |
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| The 39th Steer Dinner set a new record fundraising amount. Honorary Chairmen Marilyn and Ken Hager celebrated with Ron and Suzanne Slepitza after the announcement. (out of camera range) Chairmen Pat and Bob Hardin |
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| Matt and Katherine Beem danced the night away to the tunes of the Saucy Jack Band. |
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| Veronica Pilshaw, Cristina Cowan, Russell Pilshaw, and Jessy Renz |
Also featured in the March 21, 2015 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Thomas Photographic Enterprises
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