B.M.C. Durfee High School held its 14th annual all night after-prom party on June 2nd, a drug and alcohol-free event funded solely through community donations and with no expense to the students. This year, the cost of the event was over $15,000. The event had a Western theme ("Into the Sunset") and included a huge number of games, including a shooting gallery, Bungie Bull Sumo wrestling, roping a calf, motorized racing tubs, an obstacle course, a giant slide, a fortune teller, getting a washable tattoo, having a caricature drawing done, and playing Texan Hold Um in the casino. Food was abundant, too, including unlimited pizza, subs, popcorn, ice cream sundaes, cookies, cotton candy and soda. To top it off, there was also a cash cube where students grabbed for dollar bills, a talent show and a hypnotist. At 5:00 a.m. a name was drawn for a new car, donated by Fernando Garcia of Fall River Ford,  and won by Brittany Hilario. A total of 573 students attended the party, which meant these students were not on the streets, and no negative incidents or tragedies took place. For more information, contact Robert Hebda, co-chair of the Durfee After Prom Party, at 508-208-6671.
 

(Top row, left) Volunteers prepare food, snacks and drinks for the arrival of the students for the after prom party. (Top row, center) Students take a break from the various activities while grabbing some food. (Top row, right) Sue Dunse talks to a prospective individual about getting a tattoo. (Middle row, left) A student has her fortune read by Lisa the fortune teller. (Middle row, center) A car donated by Fall River Ford and mounted on a flat bed truck outside of the Durfee field House was raffled off at 5:00 a.m.. (Middle row, right) Students check in at the party while volunteers call the parents to let them know that their child has arrived safely. Once checked in, students were not allowed to leave until 5:00 a.m. unless the parents gives their permission. (Bottom row, left and right) Students tryto master the bungie bull. Not to many are successful at this. The bull usually wins! (Bottom row, center) Students play Texas Hold Um in the casino, trying to beat the House. Students play for the chance to get on top in the cash cube. (Photos and text by Robert Hebda)