Press release
The Gun Barrel City Assembly 369 Masonic Youth Rainbow Girls participated in the installation of officers for the Corsicana Eastern Star Chapter 118 at the Corsicana Masonic Lodge on Saturday, June 6. In opening the ceremony, Kayla Rife carried the Bible to the altar escorted by Coy Spicer, a member of the Black Gold DeMolay Chapter in Corsicana, who was carrying the Square and Compasses. Michelle Sanderford, Worthy Advisor of the Gun Barrel City Rainbow Girls, was honored to perform the Gavel Ceremony in presenting the Worthy Matron with her gavel. Donna Dean, member of the Gun Barrel City Assembly’s Advisory Board and a Grand Deputy for the Grand Assembly of Texas, as well as a Past Matron of Denton Eastern Star Chapter 259, served as Installing Organist.
Joyce Hagens was installed as Worthy Matron. Mrs. Hagens is a majority Rainbow Girl and has centered her term this year on the Masonic Youth. “Faith, Hope, & Charity” (lessons of the Rainbow Girls) is her theme. Black and Gold (colors of the local DeMolay) are her colors. Colby Spicer was installed as the Worthy Patron.
The Corsicana Eastern Star also honored two 50-year members Saturday: Edna McCaslin and Myrtle Eskind.
Those in attendance to witness the ceremonies were friends, family, Masons, Eastern Star, Rainbow Girls and Pledges, DeMolay, and a member of the Black Gold DeMolay Sweetheart Court, Nicci Ferguson.
Following the Installation Ceremony, everyone enjoyed a lunch of assorted sandwiches, chips, fruit, raw vegetables with dip, nuts, iced tea, and cake.
The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls is a service-oriented, leadership organization for girls between the ages of 11 and 20. Rainbow Girls participate in a wide array of activities, including leadership training, service projects, competitions, and annual retreats. Their younger group, the Pledges, have activities for girls ages 7 to 10. Please contact Mrs. Tonya Currey at 903-920-5608 or Mrs. Donna Dean at 903-879-4305 for more information about the Rainbow Girls or visit www.txiorg.org. The Gun Barrel City Assembly Rainbow Girls and Pledges are proudly sponsored by the Cedar Creek Lake Masonic Lodge and the Gun Barrel City Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star on Legendary Lane in Gun Barrel City.