Last updated on February 1, 2016
Barbara A. Harmon
The Halloween party at Volunteer State Community College on Oct. 30 was a success.
“For a Halloween party the day before Halloween, and we counted a little over 80, that’s pretty good,” said Tabitha Sherrell, Coordinator of Student Activities for Student Life and Diversity Initiatives. “That’s the most we’ve ever had for a Halloween party.
“We ran out of food, which is better than having a bunch of leftovers.
“Everyone seemed to really like the costume contest, and we did a raffle—a door prize,” said Sherrell.
She said that she saw more faculty staff in attendance at this year’s party and possibly a few from the community.
Sherrell said among those that attended were also students who brought their children.
Some children participated in the coloring contest and will possibly come to the homecoming game for their prize, she said.
Domino Hunt, Secretary of the Student Government Association and a Vol State cheerleader, was overseeing the coloring contest table.
“A lot of kids were engaged,” said Hunt. “The 3-year-olds loved it.”
“Some of the older kids were distracted, but I think they had fun.
“Everything is a superhero right now; that’s a big deal,” said Hunt.
She said those that entered the contest need to come back to the homecoming game, if they want to receive their prize.
There were 13 contestants and the winner will be announced during the halftime of the men’s game, she said.
Fran Henslee, staff, brought her three children to the party.
Henslee had attended the Halloween party at Vol State the year before last, and said she feels this year’s party was more family oriented.
She said that is why she chose to bring her children this year.
The activities she enjoyed the most at the party were the crafts, she said.
One of her children said he liked the food the best, and another said the cookies.
Lori Miller, Secretary of Student Life and Diversity Initiatives, said that people were appreciative of this event.
“What I heard from everybody was it was really nice to have this offered, and thank you for putting this on,” said Miller.
Student Life and Diversity Initiatives will also be sponsoring the spirit lunch and overseeing everything for the upcoming homecoming game, said Sherrell.
“They will do a photo booth, and one of the students will run it, but Lori and I will oversee it, make sure everything goes smoothly,” said Sherrell.
She said they will also make sure all the buildings have some sort of decoration before the game.
“We [SLDI] have three family friendly events, we’ve done two and they’ve both been successful, so I’m excited to see what homecoming in going to look like,” said Sherrell.
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