By MEGAN SMITH

Staff Writer

Students got Halloween treats last week at the Fall Festival and the third annual Haunted Park.

The Student Government Association sponsored the Fall Festival and the National Society of Black Engineers sponsored the Haunted Park, both on Oct. 30.

The Fall Festival was open to all Tech students and was held in the Thomas Assembly Center parking lot.

Cotton candy and popcorn were served by members of both the Union Board and SGA.

Some of the games and contests at the Fall Festival included a dunking booth, pie-eating contest, a pumpkin-carving contest and costume contests.

Kimberly Ludwig, co-director of student activities for SGA and a management and entrepreneurship major, said she had a great time.

"I hope this becomes an annual event for SGA and more organizations will get involved," Ludwig said.

One student said she had a great time eating candy and seeing the other students dressed up in their Halloween gear.

Carnisha Latin, a sophomore political science major, said, "It has been a great time; I got to eat a lot of candy and see some ridiculous costumes."

Rebecca Grillo, a freshman political science major, said participating in the carnival made her feel like a kid again.

"It is a good way for older kids to have a good time, and it brings you back to your childhood," Grillo said.

The Haunted Park was open to the general public. It was a 20 to 25 minute walk through Hideaway Park, located across from the TAC.

Students in the NSBE ran the Haunted Park and planned the event.

Henry Hollins, treasurer of the NSBE and a junior chemical engineering major, said building the haunted house was a good opportunity to get hands-on experience.

"We get to use our engineering skills to build all of the props," Hollins said.

"It is also a chance to form unity within our group. We get to form friendships and a family."

Jennet Hill, a junior elementary education major, said, "My favorite part was when they brought us down by the creek because it looked like a scene from the 'Blair Witch Project.'"