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The 75th Anniversary BOTAR Ball

The 75th Anniversary BOTAR Ball was held on October 26th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Mrs. Jeffery Cotton Welch, Jr. (Natalie Kirk Welch) served as the 2024 BOTAR president, and she and the committee produced an absolutely stunning Italian coast feel for the annual presentation Ball. With greens, corals, and pinks, and a gorgeous tile effect, it was the perfect backdrop for the turquoise two-toned gowns to shine like the blue sea waters. The traditional waltz performed by the BOTARs (with ostrich fans) and Escorts was highlighted by two fun dance interludes. Proceeds benefit the mission of the American Royal.

Executive Committee Members: Mrs. JC Welch, president; Susan Ambler Spencer, Mrs. Jeffrey Berg, Mrs. Adam Michael Winzenried, Mrs. Joshua Alexander Fink, Dr. Sarah Tate, and Mrs. Riley Deeter (out of camera range) Mrs. Broderick Lee Johnson
Miss Eva Belle Sidie, Mr. Christopher McKone Stillman, Miss Emily Jane Lang, Mr. Hayden Gessner Polen, Miss Olivia Rose Stallard, and Mr. Oscar Edward Brandmeyer
Camille Moore, Mrs. Nicholas Gard, Abby Moore Belozer, Mrs. Brandon Bachar, Grace Frame, and Annie Foster
Mr. Jacob William Huxhold, Mr. Oscar Edward Brandmeyer, Mr. Christopher McKone Stillman, and Mr. Jack Timothy Lockton
Miss Olivia Rose Stallard and Miss Eva Belle Sidie were having fun!
The Escorts started the presentation. 
The BOTAR Pages announced the presentation. 
The BOTAR Pages
Miss Brooke Alessandra McKee
The elegant waltz
Royal Escorts Mr. Peter William McKee Burditt, Mr. William McDonald Yantis, and Mr. Addison Oscar Phinney Sachs performed the interlude dance, The Tango!
Toasting the successful evening!
Mrs. Myron Wang, Mrs. Evan David Patterson, Mrs. Elvin Knight, and Miss Lucy Ruth Patterson
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Langdon McCann, Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Tetrick, Mrs. Scott Morehouse Mann, 75th anniversary chairman; and Jenny Turner Tuttle
Mrs. Riley Deeter and Dr. Sarah Tate put Mrs. Broderick Lee Johnson in the picture!

Featured in the November 30, 2024 issue of The Independent
Photo credit: Wirken Photography

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