By Maia Sapp, Staff Writer
Spiderman roams LWC dormitory during last year's Safe Halloween event at Lindsey Wilson College. This year's event promises to be better than ever, according to Madison Duvall, Resident Director of Phillips and Keefe halls. Photo courtesy of Lindsey Wilson College.
Lindsey Wilson College recognizes the importance of a memorable and safe Halloween as an integral part of childhood and does its part by hosting Safe Halloween, a day where the College opens the campus to the families of Adair county and the surrounding community for monitored trick or treating festivities.
This year, Safe Halloween is headed by Madison Duvall, the new Resident Director of Phillips and Keefe dormitories.
"We give this opportunity to allow kids in the community to come have a great experience."
“We give this opportunity to allow kids in the community to come have a great experience,” Duvall said.
Duvall claims that Safe Halloween also provides Lindsey students with the chance to show the community that LWC cares about, and wishes to be involved in, the lives of Adair County residents.
This year’s Safe Halloween will look a little different than last, as it will take place in Memorial, Horton, Phillips, and Keefe Halls. All Resident assistants are required to participate in the event, making for a grander and more elaborate experience for the kids.
Duvall also has plans to include a dedicated section for games, enlisting the education department to organize various activities tailored to an academic focus.
Duvall says that her favorite part of Safe Halloween is the smiles on the faces of the kids walking through a dressed up dorm building.
“Even though we had some late nights, I loved being able to see them when they came through the hall,” Duvall said. “Seeing them recognize what my hall theme was, or see our outfits, it was just really cool to get to experience that and see their faces light up with joy.”
"We just need someone who's willing to volunteer their time and their heart for this and to help make it happen."
Duvall said there is still time for students to volunteer at the event.
“We’re not asking for money, the only thing that people have to pay for is their costume if they’re wanting to dress up,” Duvall said. “All the decorations are paid for by Lindsey and so really we just need someone who's willing to volunteer their time and their heart for this and to help make it happen.”
This year's Safe Halloween will take place on October 31st, and those who would like to volunteer for the event should contact Duvall as soon as possible.
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