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Engagement – Robinson

Elizabeth Ann Robinson and Kolin Matthew Hayes

Mr. and Mrs. James G. Robinson of Country Club, Missouri, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Ann Robinson, to Kolin Matthew Hayes, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Troy Reimer of Parkville, Missouri, and Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hayes of Kansas City, Missouri. Elizabeth is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Theodore G. Robinson and the late Mr. and Mrs. William Mitchell. Her groom-elect’s grandparents are the late Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lynn and the late Mr. and Mrs. Brian Drury.

Elizabeth graduated from Bishop LeBlond High School in St. Joseph, Missouri. She attended The University of Kansas, where she became a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.  Liz then received a bachelor of science degree in hospitality management from Kansas State University. Kolin graduated from Parkville High School in Parkville, Missouri, and earned a bachelor of science degree in business management and leadership studies from The University of Kansas. Elizabeth is employed with University Venture Fund in Leawood, Kansas, and Kolin is employed with MOKAN Wealth Management in Overland Park, Kansas. The couple will meet at the altar of Redemptorist Catholic Church in Kansas City, Missouri, on December 14th.

Featured in the August 24, 2024 issue of The Independent
Photo credit: Bailey Pianalto Photography

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