Category: Bonner Springs

Saturday events

There is a heat advisory in effect from 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday in Wyandotte County. In the event of inclement weather, call or contact the sponsoring organization to see if the event will be held.

Family story time planned
 Family story time will be held from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 29, at the craft room, Main Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library, 625 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. This program is geared to ages 2 to 6. There will be a story, dancing and singing. For other library programs, visit www.kckpl.org.

Constellation art project to be Saturday
A star constellation art project is planned from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at the Main Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library, 625 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. First, there wil be a presentation about the stories about constellations. Then children will create their own constellations using sidewalk chalk.

Writing time offered at library
“Come Write In,” which offers writing time to writers, will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at the West Wyandotte Library, Conference Room C, 1737 N. 82nd St., Kansas City, Kansas. Writers may brainstorm, write and work toward their word goals. Writers may drop in.

KCK Street Blues Festival to be Saturday
The KCK Street Blues Festival will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at Lavender’s Circle L Ranch, 3924 N. 49th Drive, Kansas City, Kansas. Several musicians are in the lineup, including Danny Cox, who will perform at 5 p.m. Other performers will include Jameson and Jim Mair, Ricky Dotson, James Rush and Bobby Adams, Katy Guillen and Stephanie Williams, Jaisson Taylor and Brandon Hudspeth with D.C> Bellamy, Joe Miquelon, Kent Rousch and Vine Street Rumble, Gayle Price, Stranded in the City, Andre Reyes Sr., and Linda Shell’s Blues Thang featuring KC Kelsey Hill, Ron Teamer and Big John Amaro. Tickets to the KCK Street Blues Festival on Saturday are $15 at the gate. For more information, visit https://www.kckblues.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/KCK-Street-Blues-Fest-449797298438662/.

Benefit event planned
A benefit for the Police Athletic League will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. June 29 at Holy Family Hall, 513 Ohio Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Tickets are $15 and include a wine tasting, sausage sandwich and live music by the Brian McCarty Band.

Bonner Blast to be Saturday night
The Bonner Blast will be from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at the Kelly Murphy Park at 129 Elm St., Bonner Springs. This event is sponsored by the Bonner Springs Parks, Recreation and Senior Center and the city of Bonner Springs, Kansas. A Little Miss and Mister Firecracker Pageant and ice cream social will begin at 8 p.m. Pre-registration for the pageant is available at Bonner Springs City Hall. A City Band Concert will be at 8:30 p.m. at the park. The fireworks display will be about 9:45 p.m. Those attending should bring a lawn chair or blanket. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/853831741644931/.

Seven Wyandotte County students named to dean’s list at Washburn

Seven Wyandotte County students recently were named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Washburn University, Topeka.

Students on the dean’s list were enrolled in 12 hours of graded credits or more and earned a semester grade point average of 3.4 to 3.99.

On the dean’s list from Wyandotte County:

• Ali Justice, Kansas City, Kansas.
• Wesley Tabor, Kansas City, Kansas.
• Rebecca Weimer, Bonner Springs.
• Katie Carpenter, Bonner Springs.
• Michaela Augustine, Edwardsville.
• Kenna Hoffman, Bonner Springs.
• Cameron Leiker, Kansas City, Kansas.

Wyandotte County students graduate from KU

Several Wyandotte County students were candidates for degrees this spring at the University of Kansas, Lawrence.

Commencement ceremonies were May 19.

On the list of candidates for degrees from Wyandotte County:


From Bonner Springs:
• Camden Barker, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Business Administration
• Chloe Samantha Bridge-Quigley, Bonner Springs, Master of Social Work
• Hunter Dean Buchholz, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• Benjamin H May, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
• Emily Ann Miller, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Science in Education
• Blair Slankard, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Science in Education
• Kelli D Snow, Bonner Springs, Master of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition
• Emily Louise Vitt, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Studies
• Mario P. Vlasic, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Science in Business in Business Administration and Bachelor of Arts in East Asian Languages and Cultures

From Edwardsville:
• Rachel Jean Johnson, Edwardsville, Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
• Jeremy Michael Zatar, Edwardsville, Bachelor of Science in Physics

From Kansas City, Kansas:
• Chancellor Lee Adams. Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Arts in African and African-American Studies
• Julliana Alvarado Vega, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Education
• Robert Preston Armstrong Jr., Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Education
• Jacob T. Asherman, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Science
• William S. Bailey, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of General Studies in Communication Studies
• Jacqueline Olivia Blair, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of General Studies in Communication Studies
• Carley Marie Blevins, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Arts in Applied Behavioral Science
• Cheyenne Miles Young Brown, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Biology
• Monica Anjelica Cabrera, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Social Work
• Daniel Carr, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Business in Marketing and in Business Analytics
• Robert Joseph Christian, Kansas City, Kansas, Doctor of Medicine
• Sarah Christoph, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Social Work
• Megan Anne-Marie Clayborn, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of General Studies in Psychology
• Franklin D. Conard, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
• Lucy Elizabeth Cummings, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Social Work
• Andrea Danielle Davis, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Social Work
• Damon Lynn Downs Jr., Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training
• Susan Christianson Dresser, Kansas City, Kansas, Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
• Brittany LeAnn Dwyer, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Social Work
• Kimberly Dyer, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management
• Aleah R. Estes, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Arts in Biology
• Nico Evarola, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Cameron Conrad Fox, Kansas City, Kansas, Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular and Integrative Physics
• Venessa Nichole Freeman, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Arts in Classical Languages and Bachelor of Arts in Classical Antiquity
• Tyson Mark Frost, Kansas City, Kansas, Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice
• Erin Renee Gaines, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy
• Andros Ivan Garcia Saldivar, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Public Health
• Elizabeth Ruby Gilbert, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Social Work
• Carly Ann Gunnels, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Accounting
• Junelhy Gutierrez-Garcia, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Social Work
• Afua Adubea Gyamfi, Kansas City, Kansas, Doctor of Medicine
• Edward Joseph Hall, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Business Administration
• Sharita Monique Hayward, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Social Work
• Melody Marie Henning, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Public Administration
• Kristi Lynn Hill, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of General Studies in Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Amina Hobson, Kansas City, Kansas, Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice
• Karen M. Holliday, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Social Work
• Meagan Deanne Howard, Kansas City. Kansas, Master of Social Work
• Nakita Marie Hubbel, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science
• Jacob Matthew Humphrey, Kansas City, Kansas, Professional Science Master’s in Applied Science
• Abigail Jacklyn Hutchcraft, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Zebulun T. Jackson, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Business in Accounting
• Mija Danielle Jones, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of General Studies in Theatre
• Abigail Rachelle Kaldahl, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Science in Education
• Kathleen Marie Kump, Kansas City, Kansas, Doctor of Nursing Practice
• Sarah E. Larson, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Music Education
• Sang Lau, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Studies
• Ilias Matrane, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biosciences
• Auriana Larae McConnell, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Social Work
• Monica Janiel McGlory, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Social Work
• Austin Daniel Mecum, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of General Studies in Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Kimberly T. Merritt, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
• Mallory Moon, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Public Health
• Clay A. Mulligan, Kansas City, Kansas, Doctor of Physical Therapy
• Lauren Elizabeth Murphy, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design
• Pooneh Nazaran, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Health Services Administration
• Kaitlyn Rose Pearson, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Alicia Peña, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
• James Howard Pierce, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of General Studies in Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Jessica Marie Plake, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Social Work
• Hunter Brogan Pleshka, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Social Work
• Emily Reiersgaard Razavi, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Rachel Hannah Samara Reynolds, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Biology
• Randal John Riha, Kansas City, Kansas, Doctor of Medicine
• Daniel Everette Roberson, Kansas City, Kansas, Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice

• Marcus Anthony Robinson II, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics
• Jonathan Emmanuel Ruiz, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
• Alejandro Saenz-Lara, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies
• Gina Nicole Schlecta, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Social Work
• Julianne Michelle Seaver, Kansas City, Kansas, Doctor of Pharmacy
• Amara Seng, Kansas City, Kansas, Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology
• Ne’Kye Deoneise Sheppard, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Education
• Kayla D. Sloan, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Social Work
• Curtis Anthony Smart, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Public Health
• Lucas C. Smith, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
• Carolina Sotelo, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
• Nicholas Aaron Stratton, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Sport Management
• Mei Yung Suen, Kansas City, Kansas, Doctor of Nursing Practice
• Debra A. Taylor, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Science in Nursing
• Lamanda Tessen, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Social Work
• Samantha Michelle Trujillo, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Social Work
• Mfon Eyibio Udoinyang, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Arts in African and African-American Studies
• Gregorio Valdovino, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Public Administration
• Kimberly Sue Van Dorn-Robinson, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Social Work
• Tania Yaritza Vega, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Journalism
• Viviana Vanessa Velez-Aguilera, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Education
• Susan Vongphrachanh, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Business in Marketing
• Courtney E. Wagner, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Education
• Jordan M. Wagner, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Science in Education
• Brooke Elizabeth Wietharn, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Arts in Human Biology
• Riley Marvin Wade Williams, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Business Administration and Doctor of Medicine
• Erik Elijah Wolf, Kansas City, Kansas, Professional Science Master’s in Applied Science
• Kelsey Marie Wolf, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Arts in Applied Behavioral Science
• Emily Ann Wolfe, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Social Work
• Abdalghani Ali M. Yahya, Kansas City, Kansas, Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Science
• Adora Yang, Kansas City, Kansas, Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Bachelor of Science in Business in Marketing
• Katelyn Jane Zimorino, Kansas City, Kansas, Master of Occupational Therapy