The murder mystery event was on Friday, August 10th. The girls who attended were Gigi, Akshita, Eliza, Isabella, Kate, Joella, Maribel, Dalanie, Vanessa, Selena, Zoey, Aaliyah, M’Batu, Balu and myself. My Nana, sister, and I drove over the hills, through the woods, to Kate’s house. We got there around 6:30 before it started getting dark out. I saw Vanessa and told her I liked her dress, my Nana liked it because it matched her glasses.  The girls outside walked inside and closed the door. I went to open it and was told this is V.I.P only.   That meant I had to knock on the door. When I knocked they opened and invited me in. My Nana, sister, and I were asked who we are. My Nana was a watcher, my sister was Coach Cartier, and I was Celebrity Judge Jasmine. We ate a lot of snacks and then we began the “murder mystery”.  We were encouraged to do whatever it takes, such as blackmail and lying!   We talked to people on our lists and got information. After that we all came together and BAM… Tina Texas (Ella) dropped dead!  We got envelopes and inside was money and clues.   Once again we went around asking people questions and getting information about the murder.   People were blackmailed, robbed and lied to. At the end we put all our information together and wrote down who we thought was the killer. My sister wrote down Amy Arizona and was the only one right!  Amy Arizona (Dalanie) killed Tina Texas with Tic Tics made in Arizona. We all were surprised and left in awe. Most of the girls were going to the beach the next day so they had to leave as soon as it ended but we took pictures and had a lot of fun and it was pretty cool. My Nana, sister, and I went back over the hills and though the woods back home and when I walked in the house I slept like a baby. 

Jazmyn – Manassas Assembly #13

DeMolay Conclave

On Saturday, July 28th, many members of Manassas Assembly attended the DeMolay Conclave banquet and dance. The banquet ran very late and a few girls went to find where the karaoke was until the banquet was over.   After that, many pictures were taken with the DeMolay.  The dance eventually began and the girls all went their separate ways to enjoy the night. Some girls stayed in the ballroom, enjoying the dance floor and the music, while other girls went to watch or participate in the karaoke. Many friends were met, phone numbers exchanged, and memories made. The dance ended around midnight, and everyone went back to the hotel to get ready for Supreme Assembly the next day.

Allison – Manassas Assembly #13

Norfolk Installation

On August 4^th, Norfolk held their installation of officers. The Worthy Advisor had her Grandma, her Mom, her Aunt, and a few friends make up her installing team. I can only imagine how special it was for her and her sister, her sister was installed as Worthy Associate Advisor. Her mascot was horses but she ended up getting Rainbow Dash, a character from my little pony. Her theme was “Little girls with dreams become women with vision.” Her symbols were dream catchers and eagles and her flower was a dahlia. There was a lot of support from the lodges sponsoring bodies as well as DeMolay and Job’s Daughters.  All in all, it was a beautiful installation and I can’t wait to see their next one!

Dalanie – Manassas Assembly #13

Supreme Assembly – July 31, 2018

Tuesday morning session at supreme was initiation where three candidates were initiated.  All three girls were daughters of master masons.  After the morning session was lunch and since we weren’t going to the girls’ luncheon we headed out to eat.  We had lunch at Steak ‘n Shake including Allison, Eliza, Akshita, me, Mom Amy and Mom Louisa.

Afternoon session was where all the GWAs and past GWAs were introduced.  We cheered from the audience for Libbie, Rachal, Kensley and Mom Renn.  They also presented more jurisdictional skits.

Once the afternoon session was over we rested in the hotel until dinner.  My group had dinner at Panda Express and then we went to the evening session.  Evening session was the cavalcade of flags which lasted half an hour! Mom Renn also gave her final address.  They announced all the ritual competition winners and our own Alyssa K. won 1^st place for the novice age group.  Go Alyssa!

In RL&S,

Isabella – Manassas Assembly #13