On Saturday, October 25, princesses, devils, and “cereal killers” gathered in the MAC foyer for the annual Halloween Dance, organized by the Lower Mid class council and Ms. Marcie Wistar, director of student activities and clubs.

The ordinarily tidy MAC foyer was a spectacle of flashing lights, giant spooky inflatables, and Halloween-themed decorations. CulinArt offered a table of candy, snacks, and punch. Silas Warren ’27 said, “The dance was a huge hit! Also, the haunted house was worth the line. I was very scared! I stayed from the start to the end to enjoy the great music, and so did all of my friends.”

WKIS provided the soundtrack to the dance. They collaborated with the class council to make a significant change to this year’s dance: moving the DJ booth to the second floor MAC balcony. Class council member Margaret Marcum ’28 said, “We hoped it would elevate the vibe and provide necessary space for the student DJs.”

The dance was accompanied by a haunted house in the Field House. Inside a rented blow-up maze, animatronics, mannequins, and student volunteers manned corners to spook students. Class president Ryan Lee ’28, said, “It was fun to create a scary and entertaining atmosphere for everyone through the decorations and aesthetics.”

The holiday celebrations extended into the next week. On October 31, students, faculty, and staff wore costumes to class and members. Librarians created a Halloween-themed book display and offered games, treats, temporary tattoos, and Halloween cards to students. Members of the Lower Mid class council decorated Main Hallway and distributed candy. Lee said, “It feels great to bring Halloween spirit to the school, because of how isolated from celebrations we can be at boarding school.”