AVILA UNIVERSITY • 46TH ANNUAL STEER DINNER & AUCTION
Building Tomorrow Together
On Saturday February 5th, Avila University alumni,
raised their paddles in support of Catholic education
friends, faculty and students gathered together at the
and to support the more than 98% of Avila students
Kansas City Marriott Muehlebach Tower for the 46TH
who rely on scholarships to fulfill their dreams of a
ANNUAL STEER DINNER & AUCTION. Kate Thompson
college education. Together more than $1.3 million
Brown, CSJA served as Honorary Chair, alongside
was raised for student scholarships, all thanks to
Event Chairs Dr. Alie Scholes and Ellen Martin. Shawna
the generosity of Avila’s amazing community.
Pena-Downing ’12 led the night as emcee. Guests
1. Nicole Nicoll, Karen Baum ’94, Sr. Ruth Stuckel and Bill Baum 2. Talia ’16 and Robert ’13, ‘15 Hayes 3. Christine Ojile ‘82, Theresa Witt ‘82, Lori ’85 Huber and Scott ’84 Huber 4. Current student, Bayleigh Williams, shares a poem to open the program. 5. Jenn ’13 and Matthew Murphy, Kat Seufert ’11 and guest 6. Tyler ’02 and Laura ’04 Barr
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