' C: % 0 ~ m % 0 ~ N a, N I The candles shimmered, the jazz orchestra played, and the Manor House opened its doors to welcome students to the Junior Senior banquet of 2008. Dripping in elegance, the Manor House in Mason, Ohio provided one of the classiest environments JS goers have seen. Between the verdant gardens, the sparkling chandeliers, the delicious food, and the rich desserts, JS provided a spectacular evening for seniors. First , guests arrived and strolled through the immaculate gardens snapping pictures of friends and admiring the spring atmosphere. Visitors were then led into the Georgian Ballroom where dinner was served, and Mike Domeny entertained with a comical, yet sobering, after dinner speech. Following dinner, the doors glided open to present an extravagant array of dessert and coffee. Attendees sat around umbrella tables in the Manor Ballroom, lounged in the Atrium, and soaked up the southern feel of the Manor House. " JS was so fun this year," said senior Dan Parrott, " I went without any expectations and was blown away by the Manor House. It was the perfect sett.ing for a laid back evening to just hang out, eat great food, and take lots of pictures." Others shared Dan's sentiments. "JS facilitated a beautiful evening to relax with friends before we part ways after graduation." (Stacey Reeder, senior). This year, the JS Committee focused on making the night special for soon-to-be graduates. " From the beginning of the planning process, our goal was to plan an event that honored the seniors," explains Sarah Matney, chair of the JS Committee. "I'm confident that we accomplished our goal. The Manor House is the most gorgeous venue I have ever seen. It has an air of Southern affluence about it that transports me back to Gone with the Wind." At the end of the evening, attendees lingered in the gardens to take a few last pictures and headed home with a centerpiece in hand. The theme of the night resounded in everyone's mind. As said by C.S. Lewis, "Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, 'What? You too? I thought I was the only one." 04 Two girls peruse their pictures from the night as they sit on the butterfly chair in the garden. Mark Becknell, in his rocking chair, and his lady friends spend some time on the veranda. All the attendees enjoyed the luscious food that was served, including chicken and potatoes. Emily Alexander and Caleb Mounts savor their evening together.
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