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BOTAR – Royal Welcome

The American Royal organization hosted a Royal Welcome party to honor the belles and escorts of the 2024 BOTAR class on October 23rd at the American Royal facility. Guests were treated to a fun tour, refreshments, and a meet-and-greet of Royal staff and board members.

Ted and Lisa Halpin, Rachael Sabates, and Mandy and Scott Burditt
Hillary Winzenried, Brooke McKee, and Julie and Mark McKee
Carolyn Parkerson, Kristin Patterson, Blythe Robertson, Colleen Honnold, and Rachael Sabates
Will Yantis, Brett and Debbie Yantis, and Missy and George Guastello
Will Harding, Allison Harding, Steve Musteo, Nancy Curran, and Owen Curran
Paul Stickler with Mary Ann Knopke and Christina Stickler
Abby Long, Ann and Peter Long, Mark and Jill Peterson, and Caroline Peterson

Featured in the November 16, 2024 issue of The Independent
Photo credit: Annie Tuttle Photography

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