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Johnson County Community College Foundation – 37th annual Some Enchanted Evening

November 11th was the date for Johnson County Community College Foundation’s 37th annual Some Enchanted Evening, which was held at the Overland Park Convention Center. Sharon and Dr. Jerry Cook served as chairs of the event. Dr. Roy Jensen, University of Kansas Cancer Center, was named as the 2023 Johnson Countian of the Year. Proceeds from the event are earmarked for scholarships and students in the Veterans Services program. 

Richard and Linda Price, Sharon Cook, event chair; Leroy and Connie Graham, MJ and Jeff Muchow, and Dr. Jerry Cook, event chair

 

Jenny and Mike Hughes with Mike and Susan Lally

 

Raynee Mendez, Cesar Duron, Gerardo Ruiz, Kena Zumalt, Anthony Rima, and Adrian McNally

 

Featured in the December 16, 2023 issue of The Independent.
Photo credit: Troy Thomas/Summit Studios

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