Aug
05
The 122nd Aksarben Ball Royal Court Announced at Annual Brunch
By Kate Malott / World-Herald staff writer Aug 5, 2018 originally published via Omaha World Herald.
With a little more than two months before the 122nd Aksarben Ball, organizers hosted two events last week announcing this year's Royal Court.
The annual ball honors families who volunteer across the state of Nebraska and western Iowa.
The Royal Court Brunch official introduction was July 29 at CenturyLink Center and featured the Royal Court announcement by Aksarben Ball Prime Minister Jeffrey Taxman. The court includes Princesses, Escorts, Standard Bearers, Pages and Court of Honor.
Women's Ball Committee Chairman Christie Oberto and committee advisor Karen Nelsen greeted guests. Sheila Nelson served as Royal Court Brunch Chairman and Ellie Grace as Royal Court Brunch Assistant.
In attendance were 2017 King Gary Perkins and his wife, Carol Perkins; 2017 Queen Blair Kellner and her parents, Teresa and Kirk Kellner; and Aksarben Ball Committee Chairman Rob Reed.
Court of Honor inductees Thomas and Aileen Warren were at the brunch, and the inductee Jim Pillen was unable to attend.
A pre-announcement event for families of the Princesses and Escorts was July 28 at TD Ameritrade Park. It was hosted by the Women's Ball Committee, organized by the Royal Court Welcome Chair Judy Pritza.
The 122nd Aksarben Ball, scheduled Oct. 13 at CHI Health Center, celebrates volunteer contributions by members of the Royal Court and raises money for college scholarships awarded by the Aksarben Foundation.
This year's princesses are:
| Name |
|---|
| Sydney Elizabeth Armstrong, daughter of Lori and Will Armstrong of Grand Island |
| Alexa Noelle Barnhart, daughter of Danna and William Barnhart of Omaha |
| Olivia Anne Bradford, daughter of Danielle and Dana Bradford of Omaha |
| Claire Carson Bromm, daughter of Ronda and Randy Bromm of Tekamah |
| Meghan Renee Caldwell, daughter or Laurie and Daniel Caldwell of Papillion |
| Hannah Ann Caulkins, daughter of Carolyn and Dave Caulkins of Lincoln |
| Sophie Morrissey Clark, daughter of Melanie and Fred Clark of Omaha |
| Delaney Jean Coffelt, daughter of Pamela Beall Hill and Bryan Hill of Omaha |
| Haley Lynn Dannehl, daughter of Stephanie and Dave Dannehl of Bertrand |
| Sadie Rosemarie Denker, daughter of Julie and Lee Denker of Papillion |
| Carly Catherine Fehringer, daughter of Casey and Dr. Edward Fehringer of Omaha |
| Kristen Danielle Gonzales, daughter of Dawn and Paul Gonzales of Omaha |
| Lasha Desiree Goodwin, daughter of LaVonya and Daniel Goodwin Jr. of Omaha |
| Sara Maureen Greisch, daughter of Anne and James Greisch of Omaha |
| Briana Grace Hanley, daughter of Cindy and Peter Hanley of Omaha |
| Wallis Cathcart Harry, daughter of Christine and Robert Harry of Omaha |
| Charlotte Elaine Hedican, daughter of Cynthia and Christopher Hedican of Omaha |
| Juliann Papez Hellman, daughter of Dr. Courtney and Jason Hellman of Omaha |
| Jennifer Marie Hester, daughter of Theresa and Bob Guina of Plattsmouth |
| Alexa Camille Hord, daughter of Kimberly and Stacey Hord of Omaha |
| Madison Linn Huismann, daughter of Lisa and Jerry Huismann of Grand Island |
| Riley Ann Hunzeker, daughter of Fred Hunzeker of Omaha, and the late Teresa Hunzeker |
| Kaylee Rae Jessen, daughter of Brenda and Ron Jessen of Sidney |
| Caroline Anne Jetter, daughter of Anne and Matthew Jetter of Omaha |
| Abaigeal McIntyre Johnson, daughter of Colleen and Mitch Johnson of Omaha |
| Elisa Karen Kroeger, daughter of Jackie and Terry Kroeger of Omaha |
| Hayley Noel Krumweide, daughter of Lisa and Metthew Krumweide of Omaha |
| Clare Marie Leif, daughter of Lynn and Matthew Leif of York |
| Bryn Peck Lohrberg, daughter of Amy Peck and Dr. John Lohrberg of Waterloo |
| Molly Laurana Marie McNally, daughter of Heidi and Steven McNally of Norfolk |
| Bailey Anne Nihsen, daughter of Sarah and Dustin Nihsen of Omaha |
| Katherine Lorraine Pallesen, daughter of Kathleen and Michael Pallesen of Omaha |
| Annastasia Lynn Peterson, daughter of Martha and Daniel Peterson of Neola |
| Skylar Elizabeth Ricceri, daughter of Buffy and Tom Ricceri of Omaha |
| Allie Louise Richardson, daughter of Jane and Jeff Richardson of Grand Island |
| Francesca Arianna Rizzo, daughter of Anne and Dr. Matthew Rizzo of Omaha |
| Brynn Willow Robertson, daughter of Gail Werner-Robertson and Scott Robertson of Omaha |
| Nicole Justine Russell, daughter of Heather and John Russell of Omaha |
| Molly Ellen Cook Schiermeyer, daughter of Dr. Brenda and Bradford Schiermeyer of Fremont |
| Kelli Rachel Schilken, daughter of Jaymie and Michael Schilken of Omaha |
| Elizabeth Ann Schumacher, daughter of Ann and Mark Schumacher of Omaha |
| Gabrielle Elisabeth Simon, daughter of Kim and James Simon of Omaha |
| Clara Summers Stokes, daughter of Paige Duncan and Colonel Christopher Stokes of Lincoln |
| Mary Katherine Stuckey, daughter of Kelley and John Stuckey of Omaha |
| Johanna Lea Vasko, daughter of Jennifer and Theodore Vasko of Papillion |
| Olivia Isabel Vela, daughter of Jamie Gutierrez and Sergio Mora of Bellevue and Porfirio Vela of Omaha |
| Anna Suzaine Wilson, daughter of Dr. Cristin and Jessup Wilson of Valley |
| Olivia Rose Wood, daughter of Christi and Gary Wood of Omaha |
| Charlotte Elizabeth Wortmann, daughter of Cecilia and Thomas Wortmann of Waterloo |
This year's standard bearers are:
| Name |
|---|
| Owen Joel Eddie, son of Amy and Dr. Matthew Epp and Joel Eddie |
| Emaan Noor Khan, daughter of Fatima and Farhan Khan |
| Josephine Kira Rutar, daughter of Jen and Chad Rutar |
| Brayden Robert Schuiteman, son of Deb and Todd Schuiteman |
This year's pages are:
| Name |
|---|
| Molly Ann Addison, daughter of Megan and Tim Addison |
| Marley Quinn Atlas, daughter of Stacey and Brett Atlas |
| Peter George Ayoub, son of Nancy Falk and Dr. Joseph Ayoub |
| Carson Nicholas Bartlet, son of Jennifer and Duane Bartlet |
| Anna Marie Bartholomew, daughter of Jennie and Carl Bartholomew |
| Elizabeth Anne Benson, daughter of Jennifer Patten Benson and Timothy Benson |
| Harper Grace Bickford, daughter of Allison and Davin Bickford |
| Andrew Thomas Blair, son of Abby and Mark Blair |
| Olivia Anne Bryant, daughter of Erica and Aaron Bryant |
| Aven Renee Buda, daughter of Jennifer and Tony Buda |
| Cloie Ann Clark, daughter of Kerry and Timothy Clark |
| Collin Michael Degan, son of Jaime and Michael Degan |
| Louise Elizabeth Dietrich, daughter of Jill and Dr. Mark Dietrich |
| Grant Michael Dombrowski, son of Shannon and James Dombrowski |
| Charlotte Grace Dugger, daughter of Emily and Steven Dugger |
| Olivia Claire Enenbach, daughter of Dr. Laura and Matthew Enenbach |
| Emilia Ann Espejo, daughter of Laura and Tony Espejo |
| Maura Marsh Fay, daughter of Adrienne and Patrick Fay |
| Jacob Michael Feilmeier, son of Jessica and Dr. Michael Feilmeier |
| Soren Charles Frahm, son of Lexie and Shane Frahm |
| Lauren Elizabeth Hagstrom, daughter of Lisa Frey Hagstrom and Michael Hagstrom |
| Graham Floyd Harry, son of Kellie and William Harry |
| Lily Ann Hefflinger, daughter of Kim and Joe Hefflinger |
| Charlotte Rose Hegarty, daughter of Melissa and Doug Hegarty |
| Duncan Graham Henning, son of Paige Duncan and Dr. Jonathan Henning |
| Harrison Wesley Hite, son of Shannon and Dr. Joshua Hite |
| Molly Adare Horgan, daughter of Ashley and Clark Horgan |
| Barrett Sophia Houghton, daughter of Kelly and Dan Houghton |
| Charles Ramsay Jeffreys, son of Kelly and Jason Jeffreys |
| Henry Laughlin Jeffreys, son of Kelly and Jason Jeffreys |
| Katharine Grace Karnes, daughter of Kristine and Senator David Karnes |
| Nicholas Andrew Krehbiel, son of Kara and Dr. Kyle Krehbiel |
| Anthony James LaPuzza, son of Amanda and Mark LaPuzza |
| Chase Nelson Lewis, son of Kristin and Charles Lewis |
| William John Marshall, son of Andrea and John Marshall III |
| Ella Claire McMahon, daughter of Ashley and Dr. Matthew McMahon |
| Charles Bixby Oakes, son of Dr. Meghan and Thomas Oakes |
| Caroline Elizabeth Petsick, daughter of Adrienne and Joe Petsick |
| Charles Michael Potthoff, son of Dr. Meghan and Mike Potthoff |
| Reese Margaret Redding, daughter of Brittni and Chad Redding |
| Charlotte Kay Regan, daughter of Melissa and Patrick Regan |
| Thomas John-Lewis Rogers, son of Jill Thomsen and Michael Rogers |
| Davis Edward Schulte, son of Christine and Dr. Thomas Schulte |
| Camden Phillip Siner, son of Colette and Quinn Siner |
| Gavin Donald Siner, son of Colette and Quinn Siner |
| Clara Jean Stalnaker, daughter of Debra and John Stalnaker |
| Taylor Marcus Tauber, son of Kari and Brandon Tauber |
| Joseph Maximillian Vasko, son of Jennifer and Joseph Vasko |
| Charles Alexander Walenz, son of Dr. Elizabeth and Steven Walenz |
| Beau McCulloch Walker, son of Haley and Jamie Walker |
| Evelynne Rose Ward, daughter of Janelle and Dr. Brian Ward |
| Cicely Nadine Willis, daughter of Kristie and Sherman Willis |
| Alexander Lawrence Yale, son of Sarah and Adam Yale |
| Sidney Lynn Ziemba, daughter of Jamie and Jeff Ziemba |