By: Paul Jarrett
The Hamptons pool swimming with people at noon. The party starts early with college students on July 4.
A group of people playing beer pong. Playing games throughout the day makes for a great time and is a common activity on summer days.
Jared Allen and Owen Buff playing their first game of the day. Owen says this is his favorite game to play while drinking at the pool, especially on a holiday.
Ally Steinmetz finishing up her game. This is her first time playing but she feels like a natural she said.
Jared and Owen getting intensely focused on the game. This is to go on a seven game winning streak.
Riley Maleitzke and Ryan Dawson singing the national anthem. This is a tradition between the two friends that they do every year.
Emma Donnely and Olivia Congrove applauding the anthem. They are close friends with Riley and Ryan and are ready to drink and soak up the sun.
Riley Maleitzke and Ryan Dawson meeting Cooper Abernathy and Nate Jordan. The group has only just met but they are quickly becoming friends given the celebratory energy around them, the alcohol doesn't hurt.
Nate, Emma, and Olivia watching all the different people around the pool. The pool scene for college students is always full of interesting people and activities.
Ryan and Riley talking about their plans for after the pool. They've decided to just play it by ear because they are having too good a time to worry about anything.
Emma and Olivia taking advantage of the sun. Its one of the few days they have completely open and wanted to get a great tan for the summer.
The group deciding on what drinking game to play for the rest of the day. They chose to play two, the game of life and buffalo, both games involve finishing your drink if you are caught.
Cooper, Riley, and Nate keeping an eye out for people losing the game. Their drinks should be in their right hand and the pop tabs turned to the side.
Nate chugging his drink. He was caught having his drink in his right hand so this is his punishment.
Alex Makosky joining in the games. The newcomer has a lot to learn if he doesn't want to get caught.
The pool is completely packed with people. College students are really taking advantage of the holiday to hang out and have a great time.
Ryan reminding Cooper of the rules to buffalo. He is taking it easy on Cooper because it is his first time playing.
Alex finishing his newly opened beer. The new player has learned his lesson very quickly with this eagle eyed group of people.
The pool slowly emptying as the day goes on. It is time for them to either go out to the bars or take a long nap after such a fun day.
Ryan and Riley talking about the events of the day. This was a Fourth of July to remember as they wind down just hanging out in their yard.
