in Arkansas City, Kansas October 24 - 31, 2009 |
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 2009 Theme artwork designed by Sign Solutions |
Once
again we come to that time of year when friends and family come together
to experience the greatest fall festival in Kansas. Welcome to the 78th Annual
Arkalalah Festival. Although not a true "native" of Arkansas City,
I have grown to love Arkalalah and could not be happier to be a part of it.
Bands have always been a favorite of mine so I am proud to announce this
years theme as "Celebrate 78, Bring on the Bands". To build on
that enthusiasm, I welcome the Pride of Wildcat Land Marching Band from Kansas
State University to this year's festival.
This great festival would not be possible without the hundreds of volunteers,
sponsors, and businesses of Arkansas City and the surrounding area. On behalf
of the Arkalalah Executive Committee, we would like to thank each and every one
of you. A special thanks to Executive Secretaries Angie Turney, Angel Perryman,
and Peggy Ball for all their hard work and dedication.
Remember, Arkalalah means "Good Times", so let the festival begin and
I hope all of you enjoy "Celebrate 78, Bring on the Bands"!
Jon W. Oak
2009 Arkalalah Chairman
Arkalalah Festival Executive Committee
- Chairman - Jon Oak
- Past Chairman - Kim Voth
- Kenny DiVall
- Tim Ford
- Ron Smith
- Executive Assistant - Angie Turney
- Executive Assistant - Peggy Ball
- Executive Assistant - Angel Perryman
Cowley College Queen Alalah Committee
- Chairperson - Shannon O’Toole
- Ed Hargrove
- Melissa Hollister
- Libby Palmer
- Rama Peroo
- Lory West
Visiting Queen’s Committee
- Chairpersons - Steve & Christi Lungren
- Jo Carolyn & Steve Chambers
- Lucas & Janet Davidson
- Dave & Peggy Soule
Coronation Committee
- Co-Chairperson - Sarah Bryant
- Co-Chairperson - Lacey Kennedy
- Teressa Swope-Hatfield
- Ashley Blatchford
- Angel Perryman
Former Queens
- Shannon Massey
Queen's Tea
- Chairperson - Tasha Bucher
Little Mr. & Miss
- Chairperson - Lena Watkins
- Sarah Bryant
- Tasha Bucher
- Tera Cox
- April Nittler
- Stephanie Gonzales
- Barcley Pierce
Band & Flag Festival Committee
- Hans Judd
- Mark & Lynn Boxman - Meal Chairpersons
