Chronicles of Clifton
As parents and students entered the vernerable Clifton auditorium they where filled with a sense of wonder and anticipation at the scene: an old, stately and somehow strange, oak wardrobe occupied center stage, flanked by a forest of snowflocked trees and greenery and twinkling lights. Suddenly it got dark like the early evening before a storm, except for the glow of an solitary light pole uniquely out of place in the scene.
A mystical musical tune was heard which crescendo'd until the wardrobe door opened and out stepped 4 children in awe of their surroundings. Soon they were greeted and introduced to the Land of Clifton by a pan, half boy half beast (and ALL Andy Hoopes). He warned them of the approaching white witch.
The white witch, displeased with the land of Clifton was debated by a regal lion who soon appeared and introduced the fine accomplishments of the land. One such was a daughter of Eve, Sarah Cornwall who had conquered the rube goldberg quest.
Then came the surprise of the evening, with the new Aslan award for unmatched sacrifice and giving for the good of the all the inhabitants of the land of Clifton. The principal read a long bio of the Aslan award winner, recognising her 3 boys and 3 girls who themselves were Cubs in the land of Clifton. The recognition was well deserved and the applause much.
Mom, then was a presenter herself of an award. All then were invited to the White witch's basement castle for refreshments. All who know and are related to Mom can be proud and happy for how much she is loved and how much she has given to make the Land of Clifton good.
As parents and students entered the vernerable Clifton auditorium they where filled with a sense of wonder and anticipation at the scene: an old, stately and somehow strange, oak wardrobe occupied center stage, flanked by a forest of snowflocked trees and greenery and twinkling lights. Suddenly it got dark like the early evening before a storm, except for the glow of an solitary light pole uniquely out of place in the scene.
A mystical musical tune was heard which crescendo'd until the wardrobe door opened and out stepped 4 children in awe of their surroundings. Soon they were greeted and introduced to the Land of Clifton by a pan, half boy half beast (and ALL Andy Hoopes). He warned them of the approaching white witch.
The white witch, displeased with the land of Clifton was debated by a regal lion who soon appeared and introduced the fine accomplishments of the land. One such was a daughter of Eve, Sarah Cornwall who had conquered the rube goldberg quest.
Then came the surprise of the evening, with the new Aslan award for unmatched sacrifice and giving for the good of the all the inhabitants of the land of Clifton. The principal read a long bio of the Aslan award winner, recognising her 3 boys and 3 girls who themselves were Cubs in the land of Clifton. The recognition was well deserved and the applause much.
Mom, then was a presenter herself of an award. All then were invited to the White witch's basement castle for refreshments. All who know and are related to Mom can be proud and happy for how much she is loved and how much she has given to make the Land of Clifton good.
Thanks dad, not only for the nice words and beautiful description of last night - but for the amazing support!! especially on this event. This night could not have been possible without dad's willingness to help.
ReplyDeleteI just had to comment on the picture that is third from the top. It seems as if Ms/Mrs. Rinder thought something smelled funny on that stage.
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