By: Kennedy Bryant
(Left Imani Sanders Middle Jasmine Vanderhorst Right Manu Davis)
Smiling at the camera ready to start the 4th of July festivities. Imani said “ I am excited to be surrounded by friends and family)
(Miguel, Kimberly Sanders, Center Timobè O’Rouke, Samari Davis, Christopher Marshall)
College friends and co-workers enjoying the warm weather together. They don't get to see each other often so this was special.
The star of any 4th of July the grill. The grill was just starting to cook the food.
Pictured are burgers and ribs being grilled for the celebration.
Giant Connect Four was part of the many games played that day.
Purple flowers thath were part of the decoration around the pool.
This is a child jumping from the diving board as Imani Sanders is spraying someone in the pool. This was the child (Kenneth O’Rouke The Third) first time jumping from the diving board.
Lively pool game attracts participants of all ages. The host Kimberly Sanders wanted the event to promote outdoor activities and togetherness.
Families gathered in and around the pool. The celebration showed friends and camaraderie.
More outdoor games and activities in the pool. Jermaine Thomas is seen water gun fighting with the children.
Inflatables ready to be used in the pool. The activities are starting to begin.
Johnny Williams and Dmitri Bryant are seen playing in the pool. Johnny stated that “This was my first time invited and I would definitely come again. Playing in the pool with friends and good weather is something I’ve been looking forward to.”
Kids are seen on colorful inflatables. They are also seen playing and swimming in the pool.
The pool began to fill as the heat began to rise. Children and adults are seen laughing and playing in the pool.
Adults begin to settle under the umbrellas as the kids begin to get rowdy and take over the pool. They dive into friendly conversations.
Jermaine Thomas attempts to start a water fight with Johnny Williams. This caught Johnny off guard.
Adults are relaxing in the pool enjoying the weather.
Jermaine Thomas is seen playing volleyball. Kids were on the other side of the fence.
The water festivities were starting to die down. “ I love the 4th of July because of celebration like these” said Dmitri Bryant.
