Fired Up by Michaelmas
Our Michaelmas Festival on Sept. 29 was warm, friendly, and strengthening. Thanks to Gary Ward for telling us about the meaning and history of the Festival, and reminding us that as we go into the darkness of winter harvest may be drawing to a close, we still have lots of work to do. The warmth and fire of Michaelmas can generate the energy and the will to do the tasks that lie ahead.
We had a fantastic turnout, with alumni, alumni parents and friends of students as well as students and their families. Apples were pressed for cider, a great expanse of soups, breads and desserts were laid out and enjoyed, and songs were sung. Sarah Cabena, Suzanne Huston and Vivi de Graff of the Firekeepers Parent Association, along with back-up from Jacob and his sisters, created a beautiful atmosphere with pumpkins, corn stalks, flowers and candles. Annette Lampson and Richard Tibbets led singing. Jonas Huston built a fire and Regina Montag hauled her apple press up to the school. Thanks to Eilisha Huston, Gary Ward, Sarah Cabena, Brett, Greg and Noah Knights, Vivi de Graff, Suzanne Huston, Regina Montag and everyone else who helped clear up after the festival.
