Photos as preparations were underway for the June 21, 2002 Summer Solstice Party.
This was the second major event in The Graduates calendar, and as the pictures will show,
was a great success! With drumming, fire and astrological readings, the scene was set for enjoyment
of the Solstice season!

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Preparations begin! Earth-Mother Berkeley Meigs tests the elbow, and others prepare the lawn for the event.
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Berkeley and Suzanne work the banquet table while Michael Scar contemplates the round-headed mascot of The Graduates.
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Darlene Amundsen performs a quality check on one of the dishes.
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While Michael McCaleb assembles the ritual fire-pit.
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Laurie Anderson arrives - one of the organizing committee members!
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Michael Koelsch (left) and Michael Scar (right) get a rundown on renovations from host Elden Dellanina. 
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Bob and Ellen Lilley work The Graduates paperwork. 
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Roger Hoyt prepares to receive his headdress from Suzanne Amstutz.
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Laurie, Suzanne and Michael work the flowers and greens.
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Penny Hoyt and Darlene Amundsen catch up on conversation, and Gillian Silsbury peeks at the camera.
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Sondra Krakower, Ethel Scar and Linda Wiegel team up.
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David Austin makes a point to Phil Hight.
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Chairpeople for the Solstice Party -- Suzanne Amstutz and Michael Scar.
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Peter and Juliana Kimball in grand style!
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Sorry, Jack Wiegel, but it was the only picture Roger had of you! Ellen Lilley is to the left, and other revelers prepare headgear and costumes.
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Berkeley, and Bhrian and Sandy Resnick enjoy the mountain views from the Dellanina home.
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Roger Hoyt gets into his own pictures with Phil Hight.
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Gina Austin, Sandy Dellanina, Gillian Silsbury
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Michael Holland catches up on events with Michael Koelsch. Add Michael McCaleb and Michael Scar, and this could get confusing!
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Bob Lilley contemplates Drew Weiman in his "horned god" persona..
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Michael McCaleb shows off the obverse of his Solstice tee shirt...
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...and the reverse, a custom work of art.
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Christine Holland, Howard Scar, Dan Genis and Ethel Scar.
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Dennis Forster (yes, that's really Dennis!) checks in to the party with greeter Hermine Baker.
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Boody and his crew set the mood as dusk begins to kick in
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Sandi Resnik, Thag, Michael Holland, Ellen Lilley, Sandy Dellanina, Dorothy Dearman and Bob Lilley continue to work the flower and headdress concession.