The University News

Issue date: 10/26/09 Section: News

Media Credit: Alexia Lang (Left to right) Michael Jackson (Trabon Phillips), Harvey Phillips, Michael Jackson's bodyguard (Devonte Phillips), Mr. Ghost, little sorcerer (Chance Wedlow) and the wicked witch (Shavonna Phillips) enjoyed the games and candy at the community Halloween party.

There were ghosts and witches and race car drivers - oh my.

Last Saturday, the Activity & Program Council transformed Pierson Auditorium into a spooky, fun community Halloween party.

Festive trick-or-treaters, young and old, stopped by the party for games and snacks before heading to the Residence Halls to trick-or-treat.

Candy, popcorn, caramel apples and lemonade were available to give parents and kids a sugar high.

But, inflatable mazes and fun games were nearby as an avenue to get rid of some extra energy.

For older kids looking for a challenge, UMKC students Craig Flanery and Kelsey Gossen manned games of Plinko and toss and awarded youngsters with prizes.

Prizes up for grabs included fingers, gooey rats, giant feet, colorful masks, stickers and candy.

Caricature artists were on-hand to draw up portraits to be proudly displayed at family occasions.

Even Shelby Coxon with Student Life displayed her creative side and offered face painting to anyone interested.

While all of these spooky activities were taking place, some little ones took the chance to get their groove on, dancing to classics such as "Thriller" and "Monster Mash" played over the sound system.

alang@unews.com

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