Park University – A Night at the Helm
June 12th was the date for A Night at the Helm. The event, a benefit for the Park University Global Warrior Center and School of Business, was held at the National World War I Museum and Memorial. Melanie and Jim Rine were the honorary chairmen. Vince Clark served as chairman, with Jeanette Prenger, Kimberlee Ried, Kris Flint, and Jim Cornelius as committee members. Laurel Gagnon, a student at the Park University International Center for Music, performed for the guests.
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| Jim Cornelius, Nathan Marticke, and Bobbie Cornelius |
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| Mark Donovan, Shane Smeed, and Greg Gunderson, Park University |
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| Doug and Terrie Bleam with Jeanette and Kevin Prenger |
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| Kristen and Rusty Mudgett, Joe Privitera, and Charles and Lynn Guastello |
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| Erik Bergrud and Kimberlee Ried, committee member |
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| David Strother, Lisa St. Aubyn, Brenda Clevenger, and Aaron Blair |
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| Posting of the colors |
Additional photos featured in the September 14, 2019 issue of The Independent
Photo credit: Steve Gibson
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