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Elm Halloween

October 31, 2007

Upon receiving an anonymous suggestion to host a Halloween costume contest for faculty and staff, editors from The Elm scouted the campus for spooky apparel.

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The Elm staff members Alisha George '10 (Student Life Editor), Katie Blaha '09 (News Editor), Katherine Honold '08 (Editor-in-Chief), and Christina Izzo '10 (Photography Editor) begin their quest to find faculty and staff in costume.
The Elm staff members Alisha George '10 (Student Life Editor), Katie Blaha '09 (News Editor), Katherine Honold '08 (Editor-in-Chief), and Christina Izzo '10 (Photography Editor) begin their quest to find faculty and staff in costume.
Sara Smith, Acquisitions Coordinator of OIT, dressed up as Elvira
Sara Smith, Acquisitions Coordinator of OIT, dressed up as Elvira.
Switchboard Manager Alice LaDue sports a festive pumpkin vest and spooky candelabra.
Switchboard Manager Alice LaDue sports a festive pumpkin vest and spooky candelabra.
Deb Marciano, Associate Professor of Elementary Education, put on a hat and sported her Red Sox jacket.
Deb Marciano, Associate Professor of Elementary Education, put on a hat and sported her Red Sox jacket.
Erin Anderson, Assistant Professor of Sociology, donned a decorative mask.
Erin Anderson, Assistant Professor of Sociology, donned a decorative mask.
The Elm staff intrepidly searched every corner of campus for disguised faculty and staff.
The Elm staff intrepidly searched every corner of campus for disguised faculty and staff.
Pat Gladu, Lecturer in Biology, dressed up as a leprechaun.
Pat Gladu, Lecturer in Biology, dressed up as a leprechaun.
Caroline Miller, the Lab Coordinator for the Science Departments, dressed as a zombie.
Caroline Miller, the Lab Coordinator for the Science Departments, dressed as a zombie.
Pam Sultenfuss, John Toll Science Center Faculty Secretary, dressed up as Wilma Flintstone.
Pam Sultenfuss, John Toll Science Center Faculty Secretary, dressed up as Wilma Flintstone.
George Spilich, John Toll Professor of Psychology, dressed up as a pirate.
George Spilich, John Toll Professor of Psychology, dressed up as a pirate.
Cindy Gibson, Assistant Professor of Psychology, dressed up as a Trash Can, Lauren Littlefield, Associate Professor of Psychology, dressed up as a Mardi Gras Girl/Masquerading Professor, John Toll Professor of Psychology George Spilich as a pirate, and Dunning/Decker Faculty Secretary Bari Lynne Kersey dressed up as a Piece of Pizza.
Cindy Gibson, Assistant Professor of Psychology, dressed up as a Trash Can, Lauren Littlefield, Associate Professor of Psychology, dressed up as a Mardi Gras Girl/Masquerading Professor, John Toll Professor of Psychology George Spilich as a pirate, and Dunning/Decker Faculty Secretary Bari Lynne Kersey dressed up as a Piece of Pizza.
Gail Russell, Coordinator of Living Resources, dressed up as a hippie.
Gail Russell, Coordinator of Living Resources, dressed up as a hippie.
Peaches Hawn, Assistant Director for Advancement Services, dressed up as a clown.
Peaches Hawn, Assistant Director for Advancement Services, dressed up as a clown.
A Mad Scientist greeted the Elm staff on the first floor of Bunting Hall.
A Mad Scientist greeted The Elm staff on the first floor of Bunting Hall.
Maria Grimes, Executive Secretary to the Provost and Dean, dressed up as a Mad Scientist.
Maria Grimes, Executive Secretary to the Provost and Dean, dressed up as a Mad Scientist.
Justine Hendricks '07, College Relations Staff Writer/Web Content Provider, dressed up as a Victoria Secret Model.
Justine Hendricks '07, College Relations Staff Writer/Web Content Provider, dressed up as a Victoria Secret Model.
Christina Izzo '10 photographs a scary witch as Katie Blaha '09 and Alisha George '10 look on.
Christina Izzo '10 photographs a scary witch as Katie Blaha '09 and Alisha George '10 look onward.
Billie Dodge, Chief Information Officer, dressed up as a witch.
Billie Dodge, Chief Information Officer, dressed up as a witch.
Cal Coursey, Assistant Director of IT Infrastructure, dressed up as a naval officer.
Cal Coursey, Assistant Director of IT Infrastructure, dressed up as a naval officer.
Richard Striner, Professor of History, got the inspiration for his costume from Uncle Willie in "A Philadelphia Story," he said he can be considered a ritzy equestrian character. His outfit, of course, is all vintage.
Richard Striner, Professor of History, got the inspiration for his costume from Uncle Willie in "A Philadelphia Story," he said he can be considered a ritzy equestrian character. His outfit, of course, is all vintage.
Professor of History Richard Striner took the Elm staff out for a morning stroll.
Professor of History Richard Striner took The Elm staff out for a morning stroll.
Richard Striner, Cal Coursey and Billie Dodge interacting outside of Smith.
Richard Striner, Cal Coursey and Billie Dodge interacting outside of Smith.
Beth Ann Roy, Director of Student Development, dressed up as Stewie Griffin from "Family Guy."
Beth Ann Roy, Director of Student Development, dressed up as Stewie Griffin from "Family Guy."
Nancy Cross, Manager of Instructional Technology, dressed up as Steve Jobs.
Nancy Cross, Manager of Instructional Technology, dressed up as Steve Jobs.
It was the most subtle costume they had discovered all day.
It was the most subtle costume they had discovered all day.
Mike Duquette, Director of Campus Recreation and the Lifetime Fitness Center, dressed up as Walker, Texas Ranger.
Mike Duquette, Director of Campus Recreation and the Lifetime Fitness Center, dressed up as Walker, Texas Ranger.
George, the Student Affairs Owl.
George, the Student Affairs Owl.
Robin Locke, Cove Attendant.
Robin Locke, Cove Attendant.
Diana Smith, Cove Attendant.
Diana Smith, Cove Attendant
Lisa Travis, Manager of the Dining Hall, dressed as Spongebob Squarepants.
Lisa Travis, Manager of the Dining Hall, dressed as Spongebob Squarepants.
Lizards and spiders adorned this special gingerbread house.
Lizards and spiders adorned this special gingerbread house.
Darnell Parker, Director of Multicultural Affairs, dressed up as a pepper shaker.
Darnell Parker, Director of Multicultural Affairs, dressed up as a pepper shaker.
jared halter, Director of Student Activities, represented the '80s
jared halter, Director of Student Activities, represented the '80s.
Peering through the stacks, The Elm staff hunts for ghoulish apparel.
Peering through the stacks, The Elm staff hunts for ghoulish apparel.
Suzanne Manley, Assistant Director of Admissions and Student Aid Services, wore a festive sweater and showed her decorated cupcake from the dining hall.
Suzanne Manley, Assistant Director of Admissions and Student Aid Services, wore a festive sweater and showed her decorated cupcake from the dining hall.
Lorraine Polvinale, Assistant Vice President for Alumni Relations, dressed up like a witch.
Lorraine Polvinale, Assistant Vice President for Alumni Relations, dressed up like a witch.
Judie Barroll, Director of Alumni Relations, dressed up as a WWII Russian Soldier.
Judie Barroll, Director of Alumni Relations, dressed up as a WWII Russian Soldier.
A spooktacular jack-o-lantern welcomed visitors to the Alumni House.
A spooktacular jack-o-lantern welcomed visitors to the Alumni House.
Brandon Righi, Program Manager at the C.V. Starr Center, dressed up as a secret service agent.
Brandon Righi, Program Manager at the C.V. Starr Center, dressed up as a secret service agent.
Jennifer Endicott, Center Coordinator/Office Manager for the C.V. Starr Center and the Center for the Environment and Society, dressed up as Elaine from Seinfeld dressing up as Jackie Onassis.
Jennifer Endicott, Center Coordinator/Office Manager for the C.V. Starr Center and the Center for the Environment and Society, dressed up as Elaine from Seinfeld dressing up as Jackie Onassis.
Brandon Righi protects the Jennifer Endicott and her dog Remy from The Elm staff.
Brandon Righi protects the Jennifer Endicott and her dog Remy from The Elm staff.
The Bunting Crew—President Tipson, Shirley Loller, Annie Coleman, Rebekah Hardy '05, Heather Holiday '06 and Kate Goldberg all dressed up as Joe Holt '83 M'98.
The Bunting Crew—President Tipson, Shirley Loller, Annie Coleman, Rebekah Hardy '05, Heather Holiday '06 and Kate Goldberg all dressed up as Joe Holt '83 M'98.
John Wagner '74, Director of the Waterfront, dressed up as a country doctor.
John Wagner '74, Director of the Waterfront, dressed up as a country doctor.
Trick or treat: Assistant Professor of Economics Catherine Mulder treated The Elm staff to apple cider in her office.
Trick or treat: Assistant Professor of Economics Catherine Mulder treated The Elm staff to apple cider in her office.

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