The Dutchman and Dutchgirls of Owensville, Mo continue the American tradition by celebrating their 2024 prom in style at Red Oak Valley.
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Owensville High School Junior Ellie Thompson gets her hair done by Jamie Cartman on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at The American Girl Salon in Owensville, Mo. "I look like someone from the 80s,” Thompson said smiling after seeing her final hairstyle. “Girl, that is not the 80s,” Curtman responded with a smile. “I can show you the 80s!”
Stylist Kimberly Truong, left, does Ellie Thompson’s nails on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Elegant Nails in Owensville, Mo. Thompson’s almond cut, black, red and sparkly nails matched her prom dress and her date’s suit.
Ellie Thompson, left, and her boyfriend, fellow Owensville High School student Colton Skiles, center, laugh during a prom photoshoot with photographer Brittany Sederburg, right, on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Red Oak Valley in Owensville, Mo. In addition to going to school and working, Thompson said she enjoys taking photos of her friends, especially those on the Owensville Dutchman baseball team, of which Skiles is a member.
Owensville High School junior Ellie Thompson, center, eats burgers and fries with friends before prom on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Dairy Delight in Washington, Mo. Thompson and her prom group travelled 45 mintutes east just to eat dinner at the diner, known for their gooey cheeseburgers and shakes.
A father and a grandfather of two Owensville High School students look on as prom photos are being taken on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Red Oak Valley, in Owensville, Mo.
Owensville High School students Wyatt Bridgeman and Shayla Lowe walk into prom on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Red Oak Valley in Owensville, Mo. Red Oak Valley was decorated in a “Rock-N-Roll Rendezvous” theme, which the 12-member prom committee of OHS juniors voted for.
Owensville High School students play corn hole during prom on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Red Oak Valley, in Owensville, Mo. The backyard also had giant connect four for students to play when not dancing or taking photos with people in attendance.
Owensville High School students line dance to "Cotton Eyed Joe" on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Red Oak Valley, in Owensville, Mo. The night was filled with a mix of 2000s hits, 1950s classic songs and country staples
Owensville High School students Colton Skiles and Ellie Thompson embrace as prom winds down on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Red Oak Valley, in Owensville, Mo. Prom ended when Isaac Marquez and Hannah Stoker were crowned Prom King and Prom Queen.
