Historical November–December 2010 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
The 2nd Annual Skinker DeBaliviere Homecoming set sail on Saturday, September 25th at Crossroads College Prep!
If not a real boat trip, the evening was certainly an adventure that sparked old sitcom references through guest’s attire and made even more great memories for all in attendance.
The gymnasium at the school was beautifully decorated for the theme and allowed guests room for dancing, bidding on auction items, visiting with old friends and neighbors, and to have fantastically fun photos taken! Many guests came dressed in cruise attire or some slightly insane versions of cruise attire.
A couple of folks even came dressed as Charro (who was a frequent guest on the old show).
The best dressed contest was highly entertaining with Monique Hudspeth as Charro and Jamie Kenyon (in drag!) taking the top prizes. Mark Banaszak also won a costume prize for his version of Andy Gibb. Jamie Kenyon was a repeat winner from last year. Judges for the contest again this year were Bill Christman and Peggy Hermes.
The bidding for the coveted titles of King and Queen of the neighborhood was also an exciting activity again this year (yes….it can be bought and paid for!) and the high honors this year went to our very own Skinker DeBaliviere President, Katrina Stierholz and her husband, Mark Banaszak. Additional entertainment was a large group of residents (all ages) on the dance floor, especially with a rendition of “Soul Train”. And Skinker DeBaliviere Board member Karin Hagaman even sang The Love Boat theme to set the mood. Special thanks go out to the sponsors of the event; Karleen Hoerr & Daniel B. Feinberg Real Estate, Katie Kurtz & Laura McCarthy Real Estate, Big Shark, Rick & Joan Bender, Blueberry Hill, Kingsbury Animal Hospital, Beth Bender, Dean Porter & ReMax Results, Jump Co, State Senator Joe Keaveny, West End Word, 2Schae Café, Andy Cross, Rachel Boxdorfer & Prudential Alliance Realtors, DGH Services, & The Times of Skinker DeBaliviere. And of course, many, many thanks to the committee members who worked so hard to make the event such a success and a very memorable and fun evening.
The event raised nearly $11,000 for SDCC.
This is important funding for our neighborhood which includes Rosedale Neighbors, Washington Heights, Kingsbury Square, and Parkview.
To see photos of the 2nd Annual Homecoming, log on to the SDCC web site at http://stlouis.missouri. org/skinkerdebaliviere/. Photos available there were taken by Ben Brammeier (Benjamin Trevor Photography) and his Fish Eye Fun!
Original photograph caption
Mark Banaszak and Katrina Stierholz.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November–December 2010.
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Archival transcription note: Caption Thersa Kenyon spelling retained; body Charro source spelling retained.
Original source: SD_Times2010_11.pdf, printed page(s) 7; PDF page(s) 7.
