Penn College News

Fright-Night Double-Feature Offers Howlingly Good Time

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Back-to-back Halloween events provided family-friendly fun Wednesday night, beginning with the fifth annual Trick or Treat Night at the Village at Penn College. Residents of the on-campus housing complex went all-out for the younger children of students, employees and alumni, handing out goodies in a safe, controlled environment. (Many more images are available via Penn College Alumni Relations on Facebook.) The popular event was followed by a party in the Rose Street Courtyard, complete with novelties, giveaways, a dual obstacle course, food, T-shirts and prizes.


– Photos by Dalaney T. Vartenisian, student photographer, and Becky J. Shaner, alumni relations specialist


A trio of friendly faces wards off the spooky spirits behind them.

A trio of friendly faces wards off the spooky spirits behind them.

The Wildcat and his costumed cohort

The Wildcat and his costumed cohort

A ponytailed princess keeps a two-fisted grip on her Halloween haul.

A ponytailed princess keeps a two-fisted grip on her Halloween haul.

While a host looks the other way, a guest helps himself to a lion's share.

While a host looks the other way, a guest helps himself to a lion's share.

A ghostly greeting along the trail of treats

A ghostly greeting along the trail of treats

If a pirate and a superhero can get along, can't we all?

If a pirate and a superhero can get along, can't we all?

The friendliest mouse in the house shares her pretzel stash.

The friendliest mouse in the house shares her pretzel stash.

Grownups got into the act, too!

Grownups got into the act, too!

What's the buzz beyond the caution tape?

What's the buzz beyond the caution tape?

The chalk on the 'walk says it all.

The chalk on the 'walk says it all.

A colorful addition to the usual fall foliage

A colorful addition to the usual fall foliage

Land sharks cruise for dinner, still hungry after a scuba appetizer.

Land sharks cruise for dinner, still hungry after a scuba appetizer.

Has help arrived to protect the fair maiden?

Has help arrived to protect the fair maiden?

A projected pumpkin lights the way to the Rose Street festivities.

A projected pumpkin lights the way to the Rose Street festivities.

Inflatable fun: always a hit, no matter the occasion

Inflatable fun: always a hit, no matter the occasion

A refreshing dunk for an apple

A refreshing dunk for an apple

What light through yonder curtain breaks? (It's a photo booth, more fun than fearsome.)

What light through yonder curtain breaks? (It's a photo booth, more fun than fearsome.)

Spin Art takes on an ominous glow ...

Spin Art takes on an ominous glow ...

It's not a party without food, and Wednesday's menu didn't scare anyone away.

It's not a party without food, and Wednesday's menu didn't scare anyone away.

Ever a good sport, Residence Life coordinator Matthew C. Helf is plunged into the dunk tank.

Ever a good sport, Residence Life coordinator Matthew C. Helf is plunged into the dunk tank.

Hazmat suits and clown wigs ...

Hazmat suits and clown wigs ...

Student leaders Emma J. Sutterlin (left) and Morgan N. Keyser strike an evocative

Student leaders Emma J. Sutterlin (left) and Morgan N. Keyser strike an evocative "We Can Do It" pose (as if there'd be any doubt).

A monkey-hatted model prepares for her brush with an artist.

A monkey-hatted model prepares for her brush with an artist.

... under the appropriate mood lighting.

... under the appropriate mood lighting.

Contestants try their hands at carving pumpkins ...

Contestants try their hands at carving pumpkins ...

... not to mention a slightly out-of-uniform Storm Trooper, mingle on the dance floor.

... not to mention a slightly out-of-uniform Storm Trooper, mingle on the dance floor.

...leaving their artistry on display through the evening.

...leaving their artistry on display through the evening.

Something wicked (but not-so-menacing) that way goes.

Something wicked (but not-so-menacing) that way goes.

Where's Waldo? (A hint:

Where's Waldo? (A hint: "He's" not in camo.)

PCToday's favorite 'cat casts a spell.

PCToday's favorite 'cat casts a spell.