This month, Bethania thew it's annual “Senior Banquet.” The junior class fund raises all year long to throw this fancy-schmancy party for their senior sisters. This year’s theme was “Live in the Fab Lane.” (No, that's not a grammatical error, they really did mean "live." Yes, it's a command.) They hosted the event at Papago International Resort and flooded the place with their pink and black color scheme. The girls ordered evening gowns and cocktail dresses and got their hur did. They invited a guest speaker, the class presidents made speeches, we ate a tasty meal and then the students provided “entertainment.” (We took video, and we’ll go into more detail on that in another post.) It was a really nice party and one of the girls said, “If it weren’t for Bethania, I never would have dressed in fancy clothes like this.” She was obviously uncomfortable in her formal dress, but it was sweet. She was really grateful for the opportunity to experience a (westernized) formal affair in a comfortable setting. And it's easy to see that they had a LOT of fun.
The stage is set ...
For your grand entrance to the party.
Creative table settings: champagne glasses with stickers and fresh flowers, pink water noodles with paper-napkin roses, and pink washcloth napkins/party-favors/placecard-holders.
A gorgeous sashimi platter, by the Papago chefs.
Nick got dragged along in a matching outfit, but he's smiling anyway.
Our Bethania family ...
Our Bethania family ...
Our host-sister and host-mother.
Mr. Lamb (Peace Corps M-1) and Ingrid (Peace Corps M-77)
Celar, Bethania's favorite toddler.
Nick teaches Raichi to tie his first necktie.
Our Papuan neighbors, the Taniyaolas.
The girls arrive ...
The girls arrive ...
Let the banquet begin ...
Singing.
Lip syncing.
Traditional dancing.
The awarding of the "Miss Fabulous" title.
A candlelight tribute to the graduating seniors.
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