It was the end of the Starlight Interfaith service. The Starlight chorus was singing a lyrical rendition of “America the Beautiful” with the laser image of an American flag projected behind them. As they sang, the flag grew. The song ended. Everything went black. Within seconds, anticipation was brewing among campers and staff alike. Everyone knows what happens around this time every year, and the break buzz has been circulating around camp since the campers returned from their trips. What would be this year’s break? The suspense ended when the Starlight Playhouse was lit up by a spectacular laser light show, choreographed to the Summer 2012 theme song “We Take Care of Our Own.” The official “Olympics” announcement, as well as the 2012 team names–The White Crusaders and The Blue Wave– didn’t project out into the room until well into the tune, but EVERYONE knew what was happening. By the time it was official, the crowd had erupted into a deafening roar. Excited campers scurried to see whether this year they were cheering for blue or white. It was a Summer 2012 evening that no one will forget. Good luck to both teams as they begin several days of competition tomorrow!
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