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Congratulations, Laura & David!

Dr. and Mrs. Edward Joel Prostic of Mission Hills are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Michele Prostic, to David Jon Peetz, the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Jon Peetz of Spring Lake, New Jersey. The bride-to-be is a graduate of The Pembroke Hill School. She graduated cum laude from The University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor of arts degree in English and economics. Laura earned a master’s degree in finance from New York University’s Stern School of Business. She was a Jewel Ball debutante in 2001. Laura is employed with Credit Suisse in New York City. 

Her groom-elect is a graduate of Manasquan High School in Manasquan, New Jersey. David graduated with distinction from Penn State University with a bachelor of science degree in finance. He earned a master’s degree in accounting from the Gabelli School of Business at Fordham University. David runs a wealth management office for his family. Theirs will be a June 10th wedding at the Spring Lake Bath and Tennis Club in Spring Lake, New Jersey.web

Also featured in the May 13, 2017 issue
Photo Credit: Scott Frederick Galleries

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Kansas City Rose Society – Rose Day and Rose Show

June 2nd was the date for Kansas City Rose Society’s Rose Day and Rose Show. The beautiful event was held in the Laura Conyers Smith Municipal Rose Garden in Loose…

The Jewel Ball Gentlemen’s Serenade

The Jewel Ball Gentlemen’s Serenade was held to honor the mothers, grandmothers, and special guests of the Gentlemen of The Jewel Ball. The June 2nd event was held at Mission…

The Jewel Ball Debutante Tea

The Jewel Ball Debutante Tea was held at The Kansas City Country Club on June 2nd. Catherine Carothers and Linda O’Hara served as co-chairmen for the lovely event. Debutantes, mothers,…

Kansas City Symphony – Chairman’s Dinner

Kansas City Symphony Board Chair Linda Gill Taylor was joined by past Symphony board chairs and generous supporters on April 3rd to honor Music Director emeritus Michael Stern at the…