Third Annual YAN Halloween Event Draws Over 500 people
The event drew over 500 people and raised over $500 in donations for the Tyrone Food Bank and Panzi Hospital in Congo
Over 100 students and over 20 faculty and staff members volunteered for this event.
The halls of Tyrone Area High School was buzzing with over 500 guests on Wednesday October 25 from 5-7 pm for the third annual YAN (Youth Action Network) Halloween event.
The family friendly trick-or-treat event was for children from pre-K to fourth grade. To see a photo slideshow of the event click HERE.
“It was my third year volunteering for this event. I was happy to see the children get excited when they saw me as Cinderella. You can call it magical,” said junior Morgan Bridges.
Over 100 high school students and over 20 Tyrone High School staff and faculty helped plan and host the evening’s events. Student groups involved included the concert choir and POPs, marching band, Renaissance Club, tennis team, HOSA, anatomy & physiology classes, YAN, student council, Eagle Eye News & Manning Photography, Spanish classes, Outdoor Club, the food service staff, main office staff, varsity football team, and the National Honor Society.
Each group set up their own games, activities and giveaways throughout the Tyrone High School building. Activities for the kids included a haunted hospital, a spooky obstacle course, free professional family Halloween photos, free autographed Tyrone football cards, Halloween masks, cotton candy spider webs, and various other crafts, games and activities.
“Seeing all the little kids dressed up was adorable and seeing them interact with our school community was so heartwarming,” said volunteer and sophomore YAN member Ava McCracken.
While the event was free, guests were encouraged to make donations at the door in support of two of the YAN club’s adopted charities. The event raised $570, which was split equally between the Tyrone Food Bank and the Panzi Hospital for women in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
“Our high school students absolutely love working with the children and their families. We had well over 100 students and two dozen adults participate. They all love doing something that is fun. Everyone walks away from this event feeling upbeat and positive,” said YAN adviser and Tyrone High School teacher Cummins McNitt.
