Rock Night
Abrielle Johnson
Mrs. Waterman
Honors American Lit.
2/13/22
There was the sun setting over the large mountains behind the lake. In the afternoon, the sun sank lower and lower through the horizon until there was nothing but stars. Before it got too dark, the stage was set with drums, guitars, and microphones as people gathered around under the outdoor wooden building, waiting for the show to begin. In the mass of people waiting in front of the stage, some wore ripped jeans, tank tops, band shirts, all getting sweaty from the summer heat mixed with the enclosed space of people. And in just a couple more minutes, Rock Night was about to begin.
Every Sunday night for the next three weeks was an absolute treat. Every time this event would roll around, people were rushing to get all the eyeliner and black clothing they could find.
At least ten groups of kids would gather on stage, one at a time, showing off their talent and playing iconic rock songs for the crowd to enjoy. And just about everyone that would attend this event would make many core memories that would last a lifetime. In the midst of the swarm there were friends dancing, taking pictures, and videos of their friends on stage.
By eleven o’clock, the younger children have all gone back to their cabins while the older teens continued to mingle and listen to the last sets of music playing. People started taking their last pictures together for the night and giving each other one last dance of the evening. The performers begin to pack up their instruments and reunite with their friends that go to congratulate them backstage.
The formerly lit-up stage has gotten dimmer as the counselors begin to unplug everything that was plugged backstage. The conversations of people leaving start to grow fainter as the building becomes dark. Everyone heads back to their cabins as the clock reaches midnight and the sky is darker than ever.
Suddenly, the lights from each cabin turn on, indicating that the night has not ended just yet. Pizza is brought in by the counselors of all different varieties and the children each grab slices while gossiping and getting changed into more comfortable clothing. Around two a.m., everyone starts to settle down and head to their bunks after a day of excitement. Summer camp has only just begun.
