Every year, tradition dictates that a swarm of teenagers descends upon Meggie's house to usher in the new year with movies, food, laughter, sparkling apple cider, screaming, singing, pillow fights, and, oh yes, Nicci's jokes. 1997 was no exception. Here's what I captured on film! (click on the picture to view a larger image)

Rita whips out her camera!. (86K)

Cynthia drinks to the New Year as Contessa, Rakhi, and Nicci's shoulder look on. (80K)

Contessa contemplates the physics behind the neighbors' fireworks. (72K)

Colleen and Kelly aren't possessed, they're gifted. (90K)

Meggie and Rakhi chill with Tom (we're on a first name basis, he comes to all the New Year's parties)(132K)

The SF Bunch (clockwise): Cealeigh (the SF girl formerly known as Kelly) Doke, Nicci Lara, Rakhi Patel, Colleen Shannon, and Meghan Heritage (143K)