In a private gathering before the maids are presented to His Mysterious Majesty the Veiled Prophet, his special guests gather to celebrate the momentous occasion. Known as the GO's Party (Grand Oracle), it's a special cocktail reception for the the heads of the Veiled Prophet Organization and the parents of his Court.
12/22/2011
Album ID: 1384591
Photos by Charles Barnes
The Veiled Prophet Ball - Maids of Honor (Presentation)
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The Queen's Supper, held Dec. 22 at the Hyatt Regency Saint Louis at the Arch, was a joyful occasion for the friends and families of 67 young women of the Court of Love and Beauty. In this, the 127th Veiled Prophet Ball, the following were named Queen Eleanor Clark Brennan's Special Maids: Hallie Burst Stupp, Caroline Stevens Fryer, Mary Ogden Hager, Ashley Scudder Engler, Emily Thatcher Smith, Elizabeth Kelsch Thaman.
12/22/2011
Album ID: 1384550
Photos by Thomas Warwick
The Veiled Prophet Ball - Maids of Honor (Pre-Presentation)
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The Queen's Supper, held Dec. 22 at the Hyatt Regency Saint Louis at the Arch, was a joyful occasion for the friends and families of 67 young women of the Court of Love and Beauty. In this, the 127th Veiled Prophet Ball, the following were named Queen Eleanor Clark Brennan's Special Maids: Hallie Burst Stupp, Caroline Stevens Fryer, Mary Ogden Hager, Ashley Scudder Engler, Emily Thatcher Smith, Elizabeth Kelsch Thaman.
12/22/2011
Album ID: 1384586
Photos by Thomas Warwick
The Veiled Prophet Ball - Former Queens & Ladies of Honor
20 photos
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The Queen's Supper, held Dec. 22 at the Hyatt Regency Saint Louis at the Arch, was a joyful occasion for the friends and families of 67 young women of the Court of Love and Beauty. In this, the 127th Veiled Prophet Ball, the following were named Queen Eleanor Clark Brennan's Special Maids: Hallie Burst Stupp, Caroline Stevens Fryer, Mary Ogden Hager, Ashley Scudder Engler, Emily Thatcher Smith, Elizabeth Kelsch Thaman.
12/22/2011
Album ID: 1384587
Photos by Thomas Warwick
The Veiled Prophet Ball - Queen of Love & Beauty and Special Maids
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The Queen's Supper, held Dec. 22 at the Hyatt Regency Saint Louis at the Arch, was a joyful occasion for the friends and families of 67 young women of the Court of Love and Beauty. In this, the 127th Veiled Prophet Ball, the following were named Queen Eleanor Clark Brennan's Special Maids: Hallie Burst Stupp, Caroline Stevens Fryer, Mary Ogden Hager, Ashley Scudder Engler, Emily Thatcher Smith, Elizabeth Kelsch Thaman.
12/22/2011
Album ID: 1384588
Photos by Thomas Warwick
Press Club of Metropolitan St Louis 55th Annual Meeting
32 photos
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What: The Press Club of Metropolitan St Louis.
Where: The Highlands in Forest Park.
When: December 12
Why: 55th Annual Meeting
Who: President Gloria Ross, President elect Bill Smith, Guest Speaker Leisa Zigman, Catfish Award winners Ben Lipman and Richard Weiss.
Highlights: President’s Year End Report, keynote speaker Leisa Zigman, Catfish Awards.
12/12/2011
Album ID: 1378600
Photos by Bill Barrett
Mathews Dickey - Sheer Elegance
36 photos
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What | Mathews Dickey Sheer Elegance
Where | Chase Park Plaza
When | December 10th
Why | To celebrate fashion and support the Mathews Dickey Girls’ Program as it strives to develop the athletic, educational, and cultural potential of its members by offering meaningful programs as an alternative to teen idleness.
Who | Christine Buck and Wendy Wiese served as honorary co-chairs and emcees, Eleanor Higgins chaired the event in partnership with co-chair Lynn Broeg. The Sheer Elegance Award was presented to community leaders Elizabeth Heitman, Gloria Ross, Jeigh Singleton, and Carol Voss for their achievements.
Highlights | Performances by Joia Tubes, The Modern American Dance Company (MADCO), Belle of the Ball, Best Talent Center, Tim Huskey, Farshid Ethniko, and the Girls’ Program Honorees.
12/10/2011
Album ID: 1379709
Photos by Carla Falasco
Mental Health America
51 photos
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WHAT: Snow Ball – A White-Hot Affair
WHERE: Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch
WHEN: December 9
WHY: To benefit MHA in the care and treatment of persons living with mental illness
WHO: Co-chairs Norma Stern and Lee Kling; emcee Larry and Janet Conners; President/CEO Mark Utterback; board chairman Ron Moitzfield; Lisa Youngblood, Brad and Ellen Fercho, 315 guests and supporters
HIGHLIGHTS: Presentation of the Silver Key Awards to Kathy Carter and Dr. Joseph Parks; and the Silver Bell Award to Dr. James R. Kimmey; auctions, dinner and dancing to The Fabulous Motown Revue with Steve Schankman.
12/9/2011
Album ID: 1384256
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Covenant House
28 photos
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WHAT: The Sharing Fund Party
WHERE: Chase Khorassan Room
WHEN: December 8
WHY: To raise funds for Covenant House which provides children with life's necessities, including medical help, education, employment, and shelter for runaway or homeless teenagers.
WHO: Rex and Jeanne Sinquefield, Lou and Jackie Brock, Red Schoendienst, Travis and Rachel Keller Brown, Laura Slay, executive director Sue Wagener, Mayor France Slay, emcee Al Hrabosky
HIGHLIGHTS: Gerald Andrews, president of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, announced that Rex will be inducted into the Hall of Fame, January 29, 2012. Jeanne will receive the Hall of Fame's Achievement Award for her work with youth in chess.
12/8/2011
Album ID: 1384257
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Opera Theatre of St Louis Holiday Celebration
43 photos
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WHAT: The Annual Holiday Celebration
WHERE: Old Warson Country Club
WHEN: December 4, 2011
WHY: To benefit the professional training programs for emerging artists and community education iniatives
WHO: Co-chairs Ron and Maggie Holtman and Cindy and Sandy Peters; Timothy and Kara O'Leary, hosts Daria and Ray Stranghoener; Nancy and Bob Wagoner, Wells Fargo and other sponsors, 200 supporters
HIGHLIGHTS: A splendid performance by baritone Liam Bonner who will return to the OTSL stage in 2012 as Guglielmo in Cosi fan tutte; caroling led by Artists-in-Residence, Brandy Lynn Hawkins and Kyle Knapp, accompanied by Nancy Mayo, Damien Francoeur-Krzyzek, and a gourmet dinner
12/4/2011
Album ID: 1374086
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Friends of Wings
49 photos
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WHAT: Big Bear Brunch
WHERE: Ritz-Carlton Ballroom
WHEN: December 3
WHY: To benefit Wings in its work with the BJC Pediatric Palliative Care Program
WHO: Barbara Westland, executive director; co-chairs Jami Cohen and Sarah Oberman; emcee Heidi Glaus, representatives from MAGELLAN and Wells Fargo sponsors; Dr. Elliot Gellman, guests
HIGHLIGHTS: Appearances by Disney characters, fun-filled activities for delighted children, silent auction, raffles and a Butteerfly Boutique
12/3/2011
Album ID: 1374082
Photos by Margaret Rambo
Make-A-Wish
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WHAT: Women for Wishes Luncheon
WHERE: Mansion of Marilyn and Sam Fox
WHEN: December 1, 2011
WHY: To validate women leaders, volunteers, and previous recipients of Make-A-Wish whose service, with their organizations, has helped to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions
WHO: Hostess Marilyn Fox; national leaders from Phoenix, AZ: Deborah Thompson and Elizabeth LaBorde; local CEO LuAnn Bott, and senior director Carol Burcke
HIGHLIGHTS: CBS TV's Maggie Crane's inspiring speech regarding her cancer journey and how a wish granted to her aided in her miraculous recovery; an update by LuAnn Bott
