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Seven years running, Ski Sprites aim to scare
Scott Hansen
Issue date: 10/18/07 Section: Showcase
The crew of volunteers consists mostly of members of the ski team and their immediate families. This year, Erickson has seen a much larger number of Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts volunteering, along with members of the UW-Eau Claire Ski Team who are trying to add to their service hours by helping out with the event.
For the first time in recent memory, some random people also volunteered to pitch in, Erickson said.
Junior Kyle Erickson sets up rooms, decorates and scares visitors once the haunted house opens in order to help raise funds for the ski team.
"I think my favorite part of it all is seeing a tough guy come in with his girlfriend clinging to him and then being able to scare both of them," he said.
He described the Haunted Castle as less expensive than going to a scary movie, but more fun, more unique, and much scarier.
"Sometimes, people will come out crying or running," he said. "It's fun to know you are doing that and that you are given an opportunity to interact with your audience."
On opening night, admission to the Haunted Castle will also get students a pass to Action City, and a bus will run to the Haunted Castle from the Towers Hall parking lot.
Renee Erickson had nothing but praise for those involved with the project. She said every single one of the volunteers makes a difference, and 70 of them will be on hand for opening night.
Along with raising money for the ski team, the haunted house collects about 1,000 pounds of food a year for Feed My People Food Bank, Erickson said.
"We are not as proud of what we do if it is not as good," Erickson said. "That type of personality means a lot to us, and it really reflects the attitude of our organization and all those who help out."
For the first time in recent memory, some random people also volunteered to pitch in, Erickson said.
Junior Kyle Erickson sets up rooms, decorates and scares visitors once the haunted house opens in order to help raise funds for the ski team.
"I think my favorite part of it all is seeing a tough guy come in with his girlfriend clinging to him and then being able to scare both of them," he said.
He described the Haunted Castle as less expensive than going to a scary movie, but more fun, more unique, and much scarier.
"Sometimes, people will come out crying or running," he said. "It's fun to know you are doing that and that you are given an opportunity to interact with your audience."
On opening night, admission to the Haunted Castle will also get students a pass to Action City, and a bus will run to the Haunted Castle from the Towers Hall parking lot.
Renee Erickson had nothing but praise for those involved with the project. She said every single one of the volunteers makes a difference, and 70 of them will be on hand for opening night.
Along with raising money for the ski team, the haunted house collects about 1,000 pounds of food a year for Feed My People Food Bank, Erickson said.
"We are not as proud of what we do if it is not as good," Erickson said. "That type of personality means a lot to us, and it really reflects the attitude of our organization and all those who help out."
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Penn
posted 10/27/07 @ 1:16 PM CST
Scarier and scarier every time!!!
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