BQ 2009

As the sun began to set, the junior and senior classes of Rift Valley Academy prepared for Banquet 2009. All the ladies curled or straightened their hair, applied make up, and put on a fancy dress. For the guys it was putting on a suit and tie. Some having never worn one before, not knowing even how to tie it. I suppose some were nervous but all were excited about the big night ahead. One by one the guys went to pick up their dates. After exchanging corsages they began the walk up the hill to their banquet. Along the walkway lined the other students and staff of RVA cheering as each couple was introduced. Excitement was in the air, it would be a night to remember!

Zach is a junior this year at RVA. I know he is my son but doesn't he look handsome?

These are the junior boys in Zach's dorm, Chui.

Zach in his dorm room before going out.

This is Zach and his roommate Kevin Keller.


In the middle of this picture is Zach's dorm parents from last year, Mr and Mrs. Reincheld. They came over to get a picture of all the boys that had been in their dorm before. Zach is on the far right.

Zach and his date Karina.

As they were being introduced to the crowd below.

Kevin was able to go to Kenya this past Saturday and stay the whole week helping the parents and juniors make the set for banquet. The theme was Willie Wonka as you can tell from some of the pics. below. Kevin had a great time working alongside of Zach and seeing him interact with his friends. It was an experience he wouldn't trade for anything in the world.

Zach and Kevin built this bench by themselves. I told them I would like one myself, of course without the big W on the side of it.

Kevin and Zach helped build this part too.

The Junior and senior students get to eat and watch a play for banquet. Some sophmore students are chosen to serve the food and others help with washing dishes. The play is put on by some of the juniors as well.