Dads donned suits; daughters donned dresses for the fifth annual Father and Daughter Dance. Fathers and their girls bonded over dancing, raffles, and food. The dance is the main fundraiser for the Etowah girls’ lacrosse. The event was open to all elementary to middle school girls in Cherokee County.

“There wasn’t anything really comparable [to the dance] this time of year,” Andrew Osborn, girls’ lacrosse coach, said.

Other than dancing, the event featured a raffle, photographer, and limbo competition. Dads and daughters could bid on several baskets filled with gift cards, dolls, and candy. A third grader won the limbo contest earning the title of limbo queen and winning a cake for her flexibility. Girls were able to suggest songs, dance with their dads, and meet princesses. Etowah lacrosse players danced with girls and ran activities.

“Cinderella and Moana are here. We have some upperclassmen varsity players. They show the girls how to shoot a goal, how to hold a lacrosse stick. We have a selfie station. We have some middle school division players helping with refreshments,” Karen Spain, E.T. Booth lacrosse coach, said.

When girls were not participating in the different activities, they got to spend time making memories with their fathers and friends.

“[It was] very memorable. She got to see her friends. She got to dance with her daddy,” Brian Anderson, parent, said.

Sales from the dance make up a big portion of the budget for the team, but donating and attending games will also help support the team. Come see the Etowah varsity lacrosse team compete against Roswell on Feb. 27 at 6:30 p.m.