Whitehall-Coplay Middle School students perform their version of synchronized swimming by attempting to jump into the pool simultaneously at Whitehall Township’s Parkview Pool, 3051 S. Fifth St., Hokendauqua, Aug. 7. The pool closes for the season Aug. 16.

From left, Siah Rodriguez, Viviana Knight and Amaria Evering jump for joy to be spending time together at the pool.

Lifeguard of the week Dalton Wickel stands with one of his biggest fans, Liam Perez. Dalton is completing his fourth summer as a lifeguard at the pool, and a member of his family has served as a pool lifeguard in the township for the last 11 years.

Double the fun at the pool — twin sisters Antonia (left) and Carmella Dato sit poolside taking in some sun.

Looking to make a splash of an entry into the pool, Cy Sirak, of Whitehall, goes airborne off the diving board.

A group from Growing Tree Child Care Center, Whitehall, spends their afternoon taking a trip to the pool to stay cool.

The pool is not only about swimming; it offers other forms of summer recreation, too. Carson Hudak (front) and his friend Cameron Dusseau play a game of “trash ball.”

Rebecca Orth, of Whitehall, celebrates her birthday, which was the next day, Aug. 8, with some afternoon swimming with her daughters, Eva (left) and Lily Orth.

Erin Shortell, of Northampton, displays her aquatic skills with a back float.

PRESS PHOTOS BY DONNA GEWERTZFrom left, Liam McCrory, Wyatt Graves and Ryan McCrory have fun hanging out at the pool.