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The BOTAR Ball – 2022 Presidents’ Tea

August 27th was the date for the BOTAR Presidents’ Tea, which  took place at The Kansas City Country Club. Past presidents were introduced to the BOTAR Class of 2022 and Pages. A fashion show of historic gowns, followed by the unveiling of this year’s selection, was part of the festivities. The BOTAR Ball will be held on October 15th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Amy Polen is the 2022 BOTAR president.

Emily Quinn, Martha Gail Hughey, Nora Hayob, BOTAR page; and Andrea Hayob

 

Blair Tyson, Leigh Gray, BOTAR page; and Courtney Gray

 

(Front row) Anna Schilling, BOTAR page (back row) Bridget Marshall, Debby Duensing, and Erin Schilling

 

(Front row) Emily Powell, BOTAR page (back row) Anne Riker Powell and Mary Ann Powell

 

(Front row) Margot Leonard, BOTAR page (back row) Vicky Leonard, Josie Leonard, and Blythe Robertson

 

Margaret Weatherly Hall with a photo of Martha Hall, BOTAR page

Featured in the October 15, 2022 issue of The Independent.
Photo credit: David Riffel Photography

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