Election day means the annual spaghetti supper fundraiser at Cathedral Academy at Our Lady of Pompei on the northside of Syracuse. While serious business is taking place at the polls, the colorful balloons and loud Italian music reveal a much more relaxed atmosphere inside the school cafeteria.
The 60 year-old fundraiser for the school and church has become a social gathering. "This is a place to be seen," said attendee Pat Welch, while enjoying her spaghetti. Welch, wore a white fur hat befitting of any social event. Although she was sitting by herself, Welch seemed happy enjoying her meal.
Like everyone else Joseph Rudy, 94, was laughing and smiling. Rudy has been coming to the fundraiser since its inception. Like most in attendance Rudy was walking around saying hello to old friends and meeting new people.
Rudy began chatting up old friends, including State Supreme Court Justice Michael Hanuszczak. Rudy and Hanuszczak talked about how the fundraiser allowed friends to get together and catch up.
The fundraiser had children and old men like Rudy, bringing several generations together. Politicians managed to put aside their political ideologies and converse with one another.
The friendly feelings meant interaction between politicians and their constituents. While talking to mayoral candidate Otis Jennings, a couple of old ladies walked by. Jennings was quick to say hello and comment on their beauty.
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