Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Softball team’s Walk of Horror raises money for trip

BY EMILY DEE
Cardinal Staff

For the past 12 years, an annual event in October is Saint Mary’s University’s women’s softball team’s Walk of Horror.

“The walk of horror is a haunted trail that goes through the bluffs behind SMU, and it is put on by the SMU softball
team and other volunteers,” said junior Kellie Simons. “Basically, it’s like a haunted house, but you walk through the trails in the forest.”

The trail starts by the ropes course and ends by the day parking lot. Stations set up throughout the trails depict different haunted scenes. Having more space to work with makes it possible to set up certain effects that would not be as possible if
it were held within the confined spacing of a building. Projections are set up that play Halloween-themed scary movies designed with elements meant to spook the unsuspecting.

The Walk of Horror idea was started by John Tschida, former head coach of the softball team, as a fun and an efficient way for the team to make money. “The money raised goes towards the cost of the spring training trip,” said Simons. “This year the team is going to O.C. in California!” The Walk of Horror “is a fun way to get into the spirit of Halloween,” said Simons. “Despite what some people might think, the softball players never fall short of getting into character and scaring the people! Also, it’s cheap and supports the school.”

The Walk of Horror begins Friday, Oct. 23. It is open to the general public and runs from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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