Penn College News

Teamwork makes the screams work

Thursday, October 31, 2019

Campus neighborhoods were alive with the shrieking, giggling sounds of Halloween again this season, as a crowded slate of activities helped Penn College students, employees and friends toll the witching hour. Among the boo-tiful bounty were The Village's annual family night; welding's "Arc Asylum 5.0," which has grown more elaborately eerie each year; a "Trunk or Treat" automotive showcase; a "Karaoke Costume Party," sponsored by the Student Engagement Office; Dining Services' colorful Halloween Boofet; creative co-workers and students in "Guess who?" garb; and horticulture students' whimsical scarecrows in nearby Way's Garden.


– Photos by Juvy A. Orillaza and Tim Wegman, student photographers;
Timothy J. Mallery, assistant director of residence life-housing operations;
Carl J. Bower Jr., assistant professor of horticulture;
Naim N. Jabbour, assistant professor of architectural technology;
and Dining Services' Mark J. Leo, director; Noelle B. Bloom, assistant director; and Danna M. Brooks, manager
(unless otherwise noted)


A Village resident adds a touch of hazmat to the candy-laden welcome mat outside his apartment.

A Village resident adds a touch of hazmat to the candy-laden welcome mat outside his apartment.

Horizon Federal Credit Union was the candy sponsor for Trick or Treat Night.

Horizon Federal Credit Union was the candy sponsor for Trick or Treat Night.

Magical makeup from a friendly witch

Magical makeup from a friendly witch

The mascot joins in the fun ... but why no costume, Wildcat?

The mascot joins in the fun ... but why no costume, Wildcat?

Apprehension turns to fearless curiosity when sweet treats are involved.

Apprehension turns to fearless curiosity when sweet treats are involved.

Remember when

Remember when "clowning around" wasn't scary?

Decorated interiors add to the ambience.

Decorated interiors add to the ambience.

A treat-seeking trio takes a break.

A treat-seeking trio takes a break.

To infinity and beyond!

To infinity and beyond!

Friendly tenants beckon youngsters to their Village doorstep, so pay no attention to that

Friendly tenants beckon youngsters to their Village doorstep, so pay no attention to that "Keep Out" sign!

Cutely collecting candy on a carpet of color

Cutely collecting candy on a carpet of color

Pumpkins light the way.

Pumpkins light the way.

A campus tradition offers a safe environment for family fun.

A campus tradition offers a safe environment for family fun.

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A "zombie hunter" stakes out the BTC parking lot.

Taking the vintage VW for a family spin

Taking the vintage VW for a family spin

The SAE Baja team, costumed for Trunk or Treat

The SAE Baja team, costumed for Trunk or Treat

The Penn College Motorsports Association sponsored the Trunk or Treat event and accompanying car show.

The Penn College Motorsports Association sponsored the Trunk or Treat event and accompanying car show.

"Flo the Florist," stationed outside the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce, directs visitors to a seasonal attraction.

Marilyn T. Hiller, a landscape/horticulture technology: plant production emphasis major from South Williamsport, puts the final touches on her pet project.

Marilyn T. Hiller, a landscape/horticulture technology: plant production emphasis major from South Williamsport, puts the final touches on her pet project.

Prepping

Prepping "PCT Dude" for his park installation are students Jessica M. Duke, of Allentown, majoring in the plant production emphasis, and Williamson.

Stuffing hay while the sun shines are (from left) landscape/horticulture technology students Taylor L. Keiper, of Archbald; Robert J. Williamson, of Fort Washington; and Valarity C. Oxford, of Muncy. Oxford is enrolled in the major's plant production emphasis; Keiper and Williamson are in the landscape emphasis.

Stuffing hay while the sun shines are (from left) landscape/horticulture technology students Taylor L. Keiper, of Archbald; Robert J. Williamson, of Fort Washington; and Valarity C. Oxford, of Muncy. Oxford is enrolled in the major's plant production emphasis; Keiper and Williamson are in the landscape emphasis.

Granny Gardener gives her green thumbs a rest.

Granny Gardener gives her green thumbs a rest.

Straw man's best friend proves a faithful fall companion at West Fourth and Maynard streets.

Straw man's best friend proves a faithful fall companion at West Fourth and Maynard streets.

A mermaid ventures aboveground from her normal

A mermaid ventures aboveground from her normal "under the sea" realm.

"The Gloved One" strikes a Michael Jackson pose.

Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head, whiling away an autumn afternoon on a Way's Garden bench

Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head, whiling away an autumn afternoon on a Way's Garden bench

Temporarily relocated from Sesame Street, Oscar the Grouch peers out of his trademark trash can to survey a city landmark.

Temporarily relocated from Sesame Street, Oscar the Grouch peers out of his trademark trash can to survey a city landmark.

A behind-the-scenes look at transforming a welding lab ...

A behind-the-scenes look at transforming a welding lab ...

Effective makeup adds to the chills ...

Effective makeup adds to the chills ...

... as welding students go all out for a screaming good time.

... as welding students go all out for a screaming good time.

The Lycoming Engines Metal Trades Center takes on a ghastly cast.

The Lycoming Engines Metal Trades Center takes on a ghastly cast.

Welding students and faculty turn out for

Welding students and faculty turn out for "lights out."

... into a wall-to-wall fearfest.

... into a wall-to-wall fearfest.

A group tentatively makes its way along a creepy corridor.

A group tentatively makes its way along a creepy corridor.

"Asylum" patrons never know who might pop up.

And you thought midterms were frightening!

And you thought midterms were frightening!

Laboratory shocks are greeted with nervous laughter.

Laboratory shocks are greeted with nervous laughter.

Friends hold onto each other in the

Friends hold onto each other in the "haunted" welding lab.

Please don't rattle his cage. (He's quite capable of doing it himself, thank you very much.)

Please don't rattle his cage. (He's quite capable of doing it himself, thank you very much.)

... with an inventive offering of vivid creations.

... with an inventive offering of vivid creations.

Dining Services delivers on its promise of

Dining Services delivers on its promise of "hauntingly delicious desserts" ...

An empty chair invites the daring to a Capitol Eatery photo op.

An empty chair invites the daring to a Capitol Eatery photo op.

Trust us, it's more appetizing than it looks.

Trust us, it's more appetizing than it looks.

Ghost cookies deliciously gallop off the plate.

Ghost cookies deliciously gallop off the plate.

In culinary circles, proper presentation is a craft.

In culinary circles, proper presentation is a craft.

Step right up to the playfully unique fruit bar!

Step right up to the playfully unique fruit bar!

Double coverage is provided by

Double coverage is provided by "Jake from State Farm" (Joel J. Brooks, learning laboratory coordinator) and Progressive's "Flo" (Valerie J. Kovalick, simulation laboratory coordinator), reporting for duty in the college's nursing department. (Photo by Tushanna M. Habalar, instructor of nursing)

Madigan Library rounded up the usual suspects on Thursday, inviting students to take part in a homicidal whodunit modeled on the

Madigan Library rounded up the usual suspects on Thursday, inviting students to take part in a homicidal whodunit modeled on the "Clue" board game. Dressed to kill are (from left) Col. Mustard (Elizabeth P. Waugh, librarian for virtual and distance learning initiatives); Miss Scarlet (Georgia R. Laudenslager, librarian); Mrs. Peacock (Nicole S. Warner, librarian for archives and special collections); Mrs. White (Helen L. Yoas, librarian for metadata and discovery initiatives); Mr. Green (Judy J. Zebrowski, librarian); and Professor Plum (Jessica U. Oberlin, librarian for information technology initiatives). (Photo by Phillip C. Warner, web developer/multimedia specialist)

The Disney theme continues with a costumed Quasimodo singing

The Disney theme continues with a costumed Quasimodo singing "Out There" from the animated "Hunchback of Notre Dame."

Singers channel their inner Eminem in a rendition of

Singers channel their inner Eminem in a rendition of "Lose Yourself."

Collaborating on

Collaborating on "Love Is an Open Door" from "Frozen"

The many faces of Penn College's student body!

The many faces of Penn College's student body!

Karaoke performances electrify CC Commons.

Karaoke performances electrify CC Commons.

Sounding an angelic tone

Sounding an angelic tone

Creativity on display

Creativity on display

Costumed students assemble for a parade through the Hager Lifelong Education Center's architecture wing.

Costumed students assemble for a parade through the Hager Lifelong Education Center's architecture wing.

Pillars of the campus community?

Pillars of the campus community?

Architecture students, inspired by

Architecture students, inspired by "Up," prepare for a cinematic takeoff.