Local Trick-or-Treaters Celebrate Halloween at DSU

Cloaked with cobwebs, pumpkins, and ghoulish decor, DSU welcomed nearly 100 children from partner programs throughout Allentown to our annual Halloween party.

A team of costumed volunteers led the children across campus for trick-or-treating and other festive activities including pin the 'eyes' on the monster, “mummy wrap,” and tossing rings on witches’ hats.

“This is a fun way for them to enjoy Halloween in a safe area and see possibilities for their future,” said Jasmine Pham, AmeriCorps VISTA CCNYPA attendance ambassador. “There’s also a great deal of student engagement; they can volunteer while having fun and giving back to the community.”

One of these volunteers, John C. Garcia ’24, a political science and pre-law major, shared a personal connection with the event. “[Halloween] is a holiday when my sister and I would trick or treat. Then my mom would cook dinner and we’d watch movies,” said Garcia. “I hope [the children in attendance] have fun, enjoy themselves, and build memories like mine. Memories last forever.”