SUMMER PROGRAM PICTURES

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The following photos were taken at a Wednesday evening calling-out ceremony.

Indian Village Panorama

This is the OA Indian Village at Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation.
This landscape is transformed under the mask of twilight into a dramatic ceremonial arena.
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Indian Village Pavillion
This is the Indian Village Pavilion, which becomes the Headquarters for ceremonial operations.

 Ceremonial circle is prepared
The ceremonial circle is prepared by the Indian Village staff and volunteers from around camp.		 Ceremonial circle is ready
The ceremonial circle stands ready for the arrival of the participants.
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Tipi and cheerful blaze
As dusk falls, the campfire burns brightly and cheerfully with embers curling upwards. 		Participants arrive
Participants quietly shuffle into the circle to begin the ceremony.  Indian flute music quietly envelopes the circle, emanating from the pavilion.		 Raft glides across lake
Silently, a raft is launched from the other side of the lake.  The ceremony principles solemnly stand watch as they glide across the lake.
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Good battles evil
In the meantime, two figures emerge from the forest who represent good and evil.		 Good battles evil
The figures light two fires and concretely illustrate the perpetual battle between good and evil.		 Good perseveres
After a valiant but fruitless struggle, the evil figure succumbs to the forces of good in the world.
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Gateway to lake
As the battle ends, the raft arrives at a gateway to the lake.  The principles enter  the  circle  and deliver an awe inspiring message to the candidates.		 Principles
The principles stand watch as candidates are called out individually. 		Candidates are lined up
As candidates are selected, they are placed in a line before their Brothers.  The candidates are recognized for their accomplishments.

Last Update: 12/03/04