K

he Komedians are really looking
forward to participating in
Tthe Circus this May. There is a
lot of dedication that goes on behind
the scenes in order for the Komedians
to have a successful Circus.
First of all, each Komedian is
responsible for his make-up and costume,
often getting up in the wee
hours of the morning to prepare.
Then, there is the transport of all of
our gear to the circus site, like our
world famous pipe band, the Volkswagen,
and a can of gas for the Boss
Clown, who always fills up the tank
before the first show. Also, there are
many practices held ahead of time to
perfect the several skits we are asked
to perform. Thanks in advance to all
nobles for their time and dedication.
We couldn’t do it without a real team
effort!
One of the Komedians’ “special
friends,” Megan Johnson, 18, of Federal
Way, was named one of Washington
State’s top two youth volunteers
for 2010 by The Prudential
Spirit of Community Awards, a
nationwide program honoring
young people for outstanding acts of
volunteerism. Megan, a senior at
Komedians
By Noble Thor Weidenbacher
Highline CHOICE Academy, initiated
several programs over the past
eight years that raise money to provide
homeless people, hospitalized
children, and drug-addicted babies
with things that make their lives a little
easier.
Megan, who has had twenty-six
surgeries to correct a facial disorder,
knows the pain of being unaccepted.
“I was harassed in school,” she said.
“The kids made me feel worthless
and I was so lonely. So when I saw a
video about street people, I could feel
their loneliness too.” Determined to
show the homeless that somebody
cared, Megan began making blankets
and soliciting donations to buy
them personal items. Then, in the following
years, she started making
blankets for infants born of drugaddicted
mothers, and collecting
DVDs for five children’s hospitals.
She has also raised money to help
four families get off the streets and
into their own homes, and to make a
large contribution to Shriners Hospitals,
which asked her to become a
national patient ambassador. To support
her projects, Megan sells hot
cider at Christmastime; writes and
illustrates children’s books; sends letters
to corporations; and sells homemade
necklaces, ink pens, and silicone
wristbands. “My dream is for
others to see that, even if you are different,
you can make a huge difference,”
said Megan. The Komedians
are proud of Megan and wish her congratulations
on this fine achievement!
Thanks to all nobles for making
the Polar Degree, held this past February,
a big success! To the nobles in
the kitchen who prepared a wonderful
breakfast, to the nobles who
helped out behind the bar, to all the
candidates and participants in the
degree, and to all those who helped
set up and clean up, thanks from the
bottom of our hearts! We are all looking
forward to the next one and even
more “frigid digits!”
Nobles Guy Arbez and Kevin
Davis are heading up the committee
to host the Clown’s portion of the 2011
Midwest Shrine Association convention.
They are hard at work making all
the arrangements necessary for a successful
clowning event. Thanks to
these nobles for stepping up and taking
this responsibility.
The Komedians also congratulate
Noble Kevin Davis for his
upcoming wedding in May. He is getting
married on Circus weekend and
we wish him all the happiness in the
world. Invitations are in the mail.
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