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St. Thomas Ball raises $221,000 for school

-Daily Freeman Journal photos by Joe Sutter
Braydin Loughry talks about the star he created on this bench for the second grade project, called "We Are Stars." The bench, made by Loughry's dad, was one of the items on the live auction at the Friends of St. Thomas ball Saturday night
-Daily Freeman Journal photo by Joe SutterMark Smiley looks over artwork and other prizes for sale at the silent auction. Smiley made some furniture to be sold at the event this year.
-Daily Freeman Journal photo by Joe Sutter Rilee Scheuermann serves up wine, cheese and dips at the preview for the Friends of St. Thomas ball Friday night.
-Daily Freeman Journal photos by Joe Sutter Leo Welch, left, gets some kisses from his mom Lindsay McCormick-Welch Friday evening.
-Daily Freeman Journal photos by Joe Sutter Decor in keeping with the theme 'Casino Royale' could be seen throughout the parish center for the Friends of St. Thomas ball
-Daily Freeman Journal photo by Joe Sutter

The Friends of St, Thomas School Ball brought in $221,000 Saturday night at the annual fundraising event held at the St. Thomas Parish Center.

The ball, with a theme of Casino Royale, featured a live and silent auction, food, games and music for dancing later in the evening.

A raffle was also held. The grand prize of $10,000 in cash went to Sue Anderson, while Scott and Teresa Grimm won the $2,000 second prize. Jeff Kluver won third prize — $1,000 in gift cards.

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