Rain, Rain, Go Away! T he Senior High Retreat at Camp Tahkodah was once again a success. Everyone had fun despite the bad weather and a marshmallow shortage. On October 4, everyone met at the school, and by noon all piled into cars and the traditional caravan headed towards camp, led by our trusty bus. Spirits were high and everybody was ready to have fun. After what seemed like a long time, the caravan finally pulled into camp. No sooner had everyone unpacked than it began pouring down rain. A few people made it to the shelter of the gym for several hours, but most stopped off at the softball field for a mud fight . Needless to say, some were reluctant to join at first, but with a little prompting they too joined the fun. Coach Anderson was on hand to bravely tape the mud fight, along with the never-ending volleyball game and the crazy antics of the spect~tors. He also Stumped. Juniors Tara Buss, Julie Ryan, Becky Forbes, and Elizabeth Smith sit undaunted as -the rain dribbles down on them. - photo by Bob Boaz. Ready for worship. Coach James Anderson collects his thoughts before Sunday morning worship while late arrivals scramble for seats. - photo by Bob Boaz. 292 Retreat taped the Retreat version of the Newlywed Game, with brothers and sisters finding out how much they knew about each other. Because of the rain, the traditional Sermon on the Mount became the Sermon in the Gym. Kris Citty taught the lesson, showing everyone how to remember the Beattitudes. The rain also dampened the excitement of the weiner roast, so we all headed to the Mess Hall for boiled weiners and twinkies. After supper, Coach Anderson showed the movie "Silverado" and the segments of the day that he had taped. When the rain had stopped, everybody gathered around the campfire for hot chocolate and s'mores, which was brought to a premature end by a marshmallow shortage. Then Pat McGaha led a devotional and the traditional candlelight ceremony, after which we all headed for bed. The next morning a tired bunch of campers made their way to the Mess Hall for a breakfast of pop tarts, toast, and cereal. Church was held after breakfast. Seniors taught the classes and Coach Anderson delivered the sermon, helping everyone get closer to God and to each other. A collection was made after the Lord's Supper for the annual S.A. food drive at Christmas. Everyone was honored when, after church, Ron Cook brought lunch (K.F.C.) in his brown truck. After everyone had packed in prepar~- tion for leaving, there was free time during which many took a slippery hike to the bluff, played more volleyball, or just sat on the swinging bridge. After the camp had been cleaned and the cars loaded, it was a welcome relief to hear "Head 'em up and move 'em out!" Everyone climbed in their cars with the memories of family and friendship that were felt at this and everY- Retreat weekend at Camp Tahkodah .<!Jfff> You dummy! Senior Kris Citty and Sophomore Kyle Citty discuss their answers during the Retreat version of the Newlywed Game, while Kris 0 'Neal and Dale Higbee look on. - photo by Bob Boaz. Need a hand? Sophomores Callie Hill and Leslie Moore get down in the mud when rain somewhat put a damper on the Senior High Retreat. - photo by Bob Boaz.
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