It was an amazing, festive night on Friday the 3rd when we all gathered together in the cozy classroom which had been transformed into a Holiday wonderland for the annual
WOLBI Christmas Banquet.
There was joy to the Campus and we were all dressed in our finest fashions; the guys in their suits and Christmas ties, and the girls in their white dresses with blue satin sashes...and other variations of beautiful Christmas dresses.
The evening started out with pictures of couples and friends in the foyer which had been dressed in Christmas splendor just for the occasion.
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Then a holly jolly meal followed of roasted lamb and chicken, with twice baked potatoes, asparagus with cheese, and carrots. The best part was by far the chocolate fountain for dessert with all types of fruit and cream puffs to shower in melted chocolate!
Not only were our tummies filled, and hearts warmed, but we were greatly entertained by our fellowship with each other, and the spectacular program that was put on during the night.
"It was really great to spend a whole meal together with the whole class and all the staff. We could act like a goof at the banquet and not be embarrassed by it cause we have become that close within three short months."
Laughter and yuletide cheer filled the banquet hall as a slide show was presented depicting each guy student with their
Super Hero alter-egos. The student ministry team Testify did their special rendition of 'Jingle Bells', a zany skit was performed by the guy RA's, and awards were presented to those special athletes who had participated in the recent
WOLBI floor hockey tournament. Even though only a few received the first prize trophy, lots of the other players felt like winners as they were recognized with admiration and love.
Many a teary eye watched and students and staff waved their hands to the beat of a special performance of "Can You Feel The Love". We aren't sure if the tears were an indication that the performance was touching, or amusing.
Finally, a student council member read us her special revised version of the poem "Twas the Night Before Christmas". The words had been changed to appeal to the
WOLBI audience. Names of students and staff were mentioned along with funny things we are all known for throughout the
WOLBI community. We cheered and laughed as special class jokes and memories were alluded to through out the poem.
"I liked the entertainment, it was something that everyone could enjoy!"
One of the favorite events of the evening was when we all discovered our "Secret Santa"s and got to open our Christmas gifts! Shouts of comfort and joy filled the air as we anxiously tore through the wrapping paper.
Students, staff, and friends left happy and satisfied, ready to go tell on the mountain the happy memories newly made at our Christmas Banquet.
"So much fun!! Never a dull moment! It was one of the most unique banquets yet!"
"An evening filled with joy and happiness!"
