This February, I completed a whole year in Rainbow. In late celebration, I would like to reminisce on my Initiation.

​Truly, the event was awesome. I got initiated on Valentine’s Day, February 14th, 2017, along with two other girls, Ashley and Mackenzie, both who just so happened to be in my homeroom class that year. My friend, Isabella got me interested in Rainbow, so I applied, and was very excited to be initiated. I knew a significant number of members beforehand from school, which were Joella, Lillian, Isabella and Zoe, and I also knew Kate beforehand, as we both went to Karate together for 5 years or so. I got initiated during Vanessa’s term, and all the Girls did well in their parts. I remember being impressed by Zoe’s progress, since she had just been installed the month before, and I saw her lip-syncing Patriotism and saying the Service part perfectly. During the initiation, I remember being slightly confused by the process, but as my time in Rainbow progressed, I came to appreciate the beauty that occurs. Little did I know, my initiation into Rainbow would lead to the best years of my life.

In Rainbow Love & Service,
Akshita
Manassas Assembly #13

This term, Manassas Assembly is doing a little fun competition! I made coin jars with all the girls names on them and three littles bags. We have already collected the coins two times this term and we will have another one next month. The Girl that raises the most money will receive a prize! Everyone better watch out, our little Ella is on a mission!! Our goal is to raise $200 to go to our charities!!

In Rainbow Love & Service,
Katie
Manassas #13

The first Rainbow event I ever attended was the Rainbow Retreat in 2016.  Back then, I was a Prospect and I had only just learned about Rainbow. Isabella’s mom talked to my parents about it and they decided to sign me up for the Retreat only a week before the event! I remember that I rode with Joella there and rode back with Joella and my friend Denise, another Prospect. I met a bunch of people there, including Vanessa, Gigi, Libby, and Rachal. The event I remember the most clearly was the costume contest.   There were a lot of people and a lot of costumes, consisting of a skeleton, Nemo, Freddy Fazbear, a Vampire and many more.  I dressed up as an Owl, a costume I made myself for Odyssey of the Mind and I won Most Original (I’m pretty sure, I forgot the exact name) and I received a Harry Potter bracelet. Overall, the event was memorable, and the next year was just as amazing! I can’t wait for this year’s Retreat!

In Rainbow Love & Service,
Akshita
Manassas Assembly #13

On May 26, Manasseh Lodge had its annual Strawberry Night Dinner. There were 55 people present, including the Rainbow Girls that attended which were Gigi, Zoey and me. The Grand Master came to visit and was handing out pins and meeting all the families who came to visit. The food was delicious and dessert was of course, strawberries!  Everyone went to the Lodge room for presentations and remarks from the Grand Master after dinner. Everyone had a great time!

In Rainbow Love & Service,
Maribel
Manassas Assembly #13