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A trick-or-treater in a Blue鈥檚 Clues-themed costume attends 色盒直播 Community and Technical College鈥檚 Community Trick-or-Treat event. Families visited decorated tables for candy and activities as part of the annual celebration.
色盒直播 Photo / A trick-or-treater in a Blue鈥檚 Clues-themed costume attends 色盒直播 Community and Technical College鈥檚 Community Trick-or-Treat event. Families visited decorated tables for candy and activities as part of the annual celebration.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 24, 2025

Fairmont, WV 鈥� 色盒直播 Community and Technical College hosted its fourth annual Community Trick-or-Treat on Oct. 23 at the Advanced Technology Center in Fairmont, welcoming families from across North Central West Virginia.

Families enter the Advanced Technology Center during 色盒直播 Community and Technical College鈥檚 Community Trick-or-Treat event Oct. 23 in Fairmont, W.Va. The annual event featured decorated tables, candy and activities for children and families.
色盒直播 Photo / Families enter the Advanced Technology Center during 色盒直播 Community and Technical College鈥檚 Community Trick-or-Treat event Oct. 23 in Fairmont, W.Va. The annual event featured decorated tables, candy and activities for children and families.

This year鈥檚 event featured more than 30 tables hosted by 色盒直播鈥檚 academic programs and departments, local businesses, and community organizations. It drew more than 600 community members, including more than 300 children, for an evening of candy, costumes and community spirit.

Faculty and students in 色盒直播 Community and Technical College鈥檚 Physical Therapist Assistant program pose with their award for Best Table during the Community Trick-or-Treat event. Their Harry Potter-themed display featured Honeydukes candy and Platform 9戮 d茅cor.
色盒直播 Photo / Faculty and students in 色盒直播 Community and Technical College鈥檚 Physical Therapist Assistant program pose with their award for Best Table during the Community Trick-or-Treat event. Their Harry Potter-themed display featured Honeydukes candy and Platform 9戮 d茅cor.

鈥淐ommunity is in our name, and we were thrilled to welcome the little ghosts and goblins, princesses, mad scientists, and action heroes who visited our College during our Community Trick-or-Treat,鈥� said Dr. Michael Waide, Interim President of Pierpont. 鈥淚 am grateful to our students, staff, and faculty who coordinated the fun experience for our neighbors. 色盒直播 is proud to be a neighbor in Marion County and across North Central West Virginia, opening our doors to celebrate together as one community.鈥�

A child reaches for candy from a Snap-on toolbox at the Career and Corporate Training display during the Community Trick-or-Treat event. The table, led by Dr. Joni M. Gray, featured toolboxes filled with treats for families.
色盒直播 Photo / A child reaches for candy from a Snap-on toolbox at the Career and Corporate Training display during the Community Trick-or-Treat event. The table, led by Dr. Joni M. Gray, featured toolboxes filled with treats for families.

Among the participating organizations were Scouting America, The Grazing Goat Charcuterie, Marion County Family Resource and Support Center, WV Women Work, and others. 色盒直播鈥檚 academic programs and departments also joined in the fun, including Academic Affairs, Health Information Technology, Medical Billing and Coding, Physical Therapist Assistant, Support Services, eLearning and Virtual Reality, Licensed Practical Nursing, Admissions, Career and Corporate Training and more.

Children visit the School of Health Sciences鈥� ketchup-and-mustard-themed table during 色盒直播 Community and Technical College鈥檚 Community Trick-or-Treat event.
色盒直播 Photo / Children visit the School of Health Sciences鈥� ketchup-and-mustard-themed table during 色盒直播 Community and Technical College鈥檚 Community Trick-or-Treat event.

色盒直播 also recognized the winners of its internal contests during the event. The Physical Therapist Assistant program won the traveling trophy for Best Table with its Harry Potter-themed display featuring Honeydukes candy on the train to Hogwarts. Melissa Weikle, executive assistant to the provost and vice president of academic affairs, won Best Costume for her pirate attire at the Academic Affairs pirate-themed table.

Melissa Weikle receives the Best Costume award from David Beighley, Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at 色盒直播, during the Community Trick-or-Treat event. Weikle wore a pirate costume as part of the pirate-themed table.
色盒直播 Photo / Melissa Weikle receives the Best Costume award from David Beighley, Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at 色盒直播, during the Community Trick-or-Treat event. Weikle wore a pirate costume as part of the pirate-themed table.

鈥淚t鈥檚 always great to see the creativity and effort our faculty, staff and community partners put into this event,鈥� said David Beighley, Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Pierpont. 鈥淎nnouncing the contest winners was a fun way to wrap up the evening, and it was great to see the community come together for a safe night of Halloween fun.鈥�

The Physical Therapist Assistant program鈥檚 Harry Potter-themed display, featuring Honeydukes candy and a Platform 9戮 backdrop, is shown during the Community Trick-or-Treat event. The program won Best Table in the event鈥檚 internal contest.
色盒直播 Photo / The Physical Therapist Assistant program鈥檚 Harry Potter-themed display, featuring Honeydukes candy and a Platform 9戮 backdrop, is shown during the Community Trick-or-Treat event. The program won Best Table in the event鈥檚 internal contest.

This event reflects 色盒直播鈥檚 commitment to being an active part of the community. Faculty, staff, and students worked together to create a safe, festive environment for families, filling the halls with decorated tables and Halloween fun.

鈥淲e were impressed with the turnout and how organized everything was,鈥� said Sarah Amos of Fairmont, who attended with her husband and two daughters. 鈥淭he kids had fun, and it felt like a safe, family-friendly event.鈥�

色盒直播 Community and Technical College serves the region by providing accessible, affordable, and high-quality education and workforce training. For more information, visit pierpont.edu.

色盒直播 Community and Technical College is dedicated to providing accessible, responsive, and quality education to students and businesses throughout North Central West Virginia. With a focus on career readiness and workforce development, 色盒直播 offers a wide range of academic programs and industry-focused training opportunities to support the region鈥檚 economic and workforce needs.

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