Thousands of kids and adults dressed as cowboys, princesses, animals, and spooky Halloween monsters attended Wayne Community College’s second annual Trunk-or-Treat on Oct. 29.
The event, held at WCC in partnership with UNC Health Wayne, featured employees from both organizations getting into character in their costumes and passing out treats to families. Trunks were decked out with everything from classic Halloween decorations to pieces recognizable from some of pop culture’s favorite films.
Trunk-or-treaters collected candy, visited food trucks for refreshments, and were even greeted by WCC’s mascot, Billy Bison, dressed in a superhero costume.
Latifah Manley, one of the event’s attendees, said she and her family enjoyed taking part in WCC’s Trunk-or-Treat celebration for the first time. “The kids had fun, and they loved it,” she said. “We are coming back next year.”
WCC Vice President of Academic and Student Services Brandon Jenkins said Trunk-or-Treat was a wonderful opportunity to invite the community onto WCC’s campus.
“This year’s event included 51 trunks, and nearly 3,000 participants enjoyed the festivities,” Jenkins shared. “I would like to especially thank the Foundation of Wayne Community College and UNC Health Wayne for their financial support and partnership in making this event such a success.”
About Wayne Community College
Wayne Community College is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, the college serves around 10,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry, and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 150 college credit programs. WCC’s mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.