In early November, the Lower School put on the second annual Owls and Wonderland event, an out of this world carnival-type event fueled by fantasy, imagination, and creativity.
The day served as a great way to bring together Laguna’s wide age range of students. While most people are familiar with the concept of a traditional carnival, Laguna’s Owls in Wonderland, really takes it up a notch.
Inspired by the famous tale of Alice in Wonderland, the day was loaded with lively costumes worn by students, teachers, and parents alike. Students enjoyed with Alice, played card games with the Queen of Hearts, and engaged in playful conversation with the Mad Hatter.
Last year, many Upper School students volunteered at the event, dressing up and acting out their own favorite characters from Alice in Wonderland.
Unfortunately, this year the event landed on the day of the last show of the Upper School’s fall play, limiting the involvement of Upper School students.
But every helping hand made all the difference.
“I had fun because I dressed up as Alice and the little kids enjoyed the event. They decorate well so they get to go into this world and have fun. It’s good outreach for the school because some kids weren’t from Laguna,” says freshman Erica Keane.
Owls in Wonderland plays a significant role in welcoming the community onto campus.
In addition to creating a fun environment, especially for the Lower School students, all-school events are essential in keeping  our school connected, especially since we are located on two different campuses.
The event will certainly hold a place in the memory of Laguna lifers and long-time students when they think about school traditions.
While it is still new, it is apparent that Owls in Wonderland will be a great long-lasting annual event.