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Jewel Ball Party – Casino Royale

Casino Royale, a party for Jewel Ball debutantes, floor committee members and escorts was held on June 3rd at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza.  Guests enjoyed a buffet supper of salad, pasta, sliders, and a delicious dessert.  After that, the casino opened – and the games of blackjack, roulette and craps began!  A photo booth replete with props allowed everyone to take home a souvenir.  The hosts were Lauren Bleakley, Margaret Brill, Becca Clay, Ellie Kessinger, Megan Klugman, Nicole Luby, and Sally Schoenfeld.

Also featured in the July 9th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Robert Falke

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Hosts: (Front Row) Ellie Kessinger, Becca Clay and Margaret Brill (back row) Lauren Bleakley, Nicole Luby, Megan Klugman, and Sally Schoenfeld


 IMG_5526(Front row) Ellie Kessinger, Becca Clay and Megan Klugman, hosts (back row) Scott Kennedy, Gabe Miller and Teddy Fitzgibbons

IMG_5522(Front row) Lauren Bleakley, Nicole Luby, Margaret Brill, and Sally Schoenfeld, hosts (back row) Sam Carpenter, Beck Johnson, Grant Burnside, and Harper Coulson


 IMG_5520(Front row) Barb Bloch, Jan Bleakley, Vicki Luby, and Bess Kessinger (back row) Bob Bloch, Todd Bleakley, Mike Luby, and Gary Eickhorst

IMG_5519Bridget and Tom Brill, Kay and Tom Schoenfeld and Nancy and Jim Clay

 

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