Oneonta seniors Gabe House and E D’Andre Thomas get down on the dance floor Thursday evening at Foothills during this year’s OHS Senior Prom, where they enjoyed smoothies and a photo booth before heading up to the after-prom party at the OHS cafeteria. Graduation is at 10:45 a.m. Saturday in Belden Auditorium. (Ian Austin/AllOTSEGO.com)
Mike Toulson, lead singer of the band “Flux Capacitor” and Cooperstown High School math teacher, rocks out as Cooperstown Senior Christopher Mateunas (In the red vest) looks on. The senior class filled the Otesaga ballroom for a night of elegant fashion, and plenty of dancing. (Parker Fish/AllOTSEGO.com)
Thanks to an anonymous donation, the OHS Class of 2017 were able to enjoy their senior prom in the Atrium of Foothills, where they enjoyed dinner, dancing, daiquiris and a candy bar before heading to the after-prom party in the High School cafeteria for a chance to win prizes at casino games and raffles. Above, the dance floor was hopping throughout the night to tunes spun by DJ Hectic. At right, Nick Giacomelli and Maria Farrell enjoy a slow dance together as the evening winds to a close.(Ian Austin/AllOTSEGO.com)
INTERFAITH COMMUNITY GATHERING – 3 p.m. Program titled “With Malice Toward Non: Honoring America’s Legacy of Religious Inclusion.” Affirming America’s principles of democracy, religious freedom, compassion, and unity for people of all faiths. Temple Beth El, 83 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Info, Ken Sider, ksider@hotmail.com or visit www.templebetheloneonta.org/2017/04/with-malice-toward-none/
EARTH FESTIVAL – 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 13th annual festival featuring interactive exhibits, activities, vendors, and entertainment. Milford Central School, 42 W. Main St, Milford. Info, occainfo.org/calendar/earth-festival-2017/
OHS seniors an guests enjoyed a night of dancing and reveling at the Holiday Inn where the 2015 prom was held on Thursday evening. Here, Amber Verelli, Amos Edgington, Josh Levins and Bailey LaTourette share one of the evenings slow dances. (Ian Austin/ allotsego.com)
OHS seniors Kevin Hait, Abby Kahl, front, and others enjoyed a night of food and dancing at the Holiday Inn on Southside in Oneonta who hosted the event on Thursday night. (Ian Austin/ allotsego.com)