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On October 31st, SHBS hosted a marvelous journey organized, planned, innovated, and created by students themselves - the Halloween celebration cultural experience. On this mysterious and joyful day, the Halloween activities prepared independently by our students opened amidst much attention, weaving a dreamlike journey of thrills and fun for the entire school community.
The event was specially designed with two exciting chapters: daytime warm-up activities interwoven into everyone's school life, gradually building up the atmosphere for the evening's grand event.
Trick or Treat
Campus Treasure Hunt
"Prank" Photo Contest
"Stamp Collecting" Group Photo Contest
As night fell, the sun dipped below the horizon, pumpkin lanterns lit up, a sense of mystery enveloped the atmosphere, gradually unfolding the music of Halloween night.
The evening activities were even more spectacular, with a live house, auditorium theater, outdoor movie screening, surprise sales station, haunted house, and escape room, where students spontaneously became staff, creating a wonderful night for others.
The event began, and everyone gathered in the auditorium. Shrouded in the mysterious atmosphere of Halloween, this moment felt like being in a mysterious theater, about to unveil the curtain on a thrilling plot.
The story unfolded in an ancient and eerie castle, owned by the mysterious Mr. Azrael. Mr. Azrael sent out peculiar invitations, inviting his friends to the castle for a special funeral.
As night fell, the invited guests entered the castle one by one with various emotions. Candlelight flickered inside the castle, and the ancient portraits hanging on the walls seemed to be peering at everyone's every move in the darkness.
Guided by Mr. Azrael, the guests arrived at the banquet hall. The long table was filled with sumptuous yet slightly eerie food. In the glow of the candlelight, everyone's faces bore an indescribable expression, a mix of curiosity, nervousness, and unease.
However, midway through the banquet, suddenly, a guest collapsed without warning. In an instant, the entire banquet hall fell into a deathly silence, followed by a flurry of confusion and screams.
The other guests looked at each other, each seemingly plunged into deep puzzlement and fear by this sudden turn of events. What secrets lay hidden in this mysterious castle? Who was behind the bizarre death of this guest? Or perhaps, was it some eerie curse carried by the castle itself at work?
At this moment, the teachers and students in the auditorium seemed to be transported together to the scene of that enigmatic castle banquet, immersed in the atmosphere of Halloween, embarking on a journey to uncover the truth.
The music extravaganza at the Live House kicked off in a brilliant way, intertwining the festive joy with the magic of music to create an unparalleled masterpiece, attracting the hearts of countless music dreamers to embark on this wonderful journey of audiovisual delights. At 7 p.m., the concert commenced in the newly decorated dance studio. The venue gradually filled with an eager atmosphere, and as night falls, the dazzling lights and exhilarating music jointly announced the official start of this grand event. This night was not just a music feast but also a convergence of souls. Each performer interpreted the power of music transcending language and boundaries with the utmost sincerity, while every audience member waving glow sticks found their own resonance in this pure and beautiful experience.
Next to the LiveHouse and movie setup stood a mysterious and alluring surprise vending station, instantly capturing the attention of many participants and becoming a unique attraction of the event.
The vending station not only offered a variety of snacks and beverages but also serveed as a fun and interactive space. At the vending spot in the Science Building, participants could savor the uniquely handcrafted tiramisu from the school's APlus Café. This tiramisu came in various flavors, including the classic cocoa, refreshing matcha, unique purple sweet potato, and distinctive bamboo charcoal flavors, each offering a different taste experience and being budget-friendly.
Moreover, the vending station also featured blueberry lattes and classic milk tea, which had also received enthusiastic acclaim from everyone. While enjoying the food, participants had the opportunity to interact and exchange clues with the vending station staff, adding to the fun of the event and allowing participants to immerse themselves more deeply in the activities.
The haunted house opened in the administration building, with the black night accompanied by the sound of raindrops falling, making the overall atmosphere even more eerie. On the dimly lit ground floor of the administration building, only staff stood at the door, while inside the haunted house echoed screams that seemed to come from either ghostly NPCs or players, creating a chilling yet incredibly exciting atmosphere.
Before officially entering the haunted house, the staff emphasized to the players that if they felt scared or encountered danger, they must stick closely to Miss Dale. Afterward, they handed over a small lantern and opened the door to the haunted house.
Upon entering the haunted house, the first thing seen was Miss Dale. After exchanging greetings with the players, she reminded everyone to follow her closely and beware of the spirits around the manor. Following Miss Dale's footsteps forward, there were howls and whispers of ghosts around, with eerie footsteps seemingly behind. Suddenly, a ghost appeared, sending shivers down everyone's spine. Entering a room, a candelabrum and a diary were placed on the central table, but the dim light made the writing blurry and hard to decipher. Miss Dale hurriedly entered the room and informed us that we were cursed, and we needed to find a doll to lure out the person holding a bell to lift the curse. A player needed to enter a room alone to find the doll, guided by Miss Dale, and threw it out the window. Amidst the pushing of the spirits, the bell slipped, and everyone picked it up and continued forward. Miss Dale entered a room alone, leaving the players waiting outside the window. As the story unfolded, it became clear that the one who guided us was not the real Miss Dale but Heda in disguise, as the real Miss Dale was already deceased. Startled, everyone looked around and quickly left upon seeing the exit of the haunted house already open. The entire haunted house experience was highly immersive, with a well-crafted script that was very intriguing.
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The haunted house was primarily designed by students from ASB, and the NPCs were portrayed by volunteer students. In order to provide a better experience for the players experiencing the haunted house, they invested a significant amount of time and effort into perfecting the script and setting up the haunted house, ultimately presenting a performance that left many students in awe.
In the depths of the teaching building, the mysterious veil of the haunted forest is slowly being lifted. Students transform into hunters, joining forces with the world-renowned ace hunter, Alice, as they step into this land filled with eerie vibes. They assume carefully crafted identities in an attempt to win the trust of the forest rangers, cautiously evading the ghosts in the forest—except for Alice, who unfortunately gets abducted by ruthless spirits.
Before they could lament Alice's fate, the forest ranger requested the players' help in retrieving a lost treasure deep in the forest—a deer antler. During the search for the antler, the players gradually discovered a characteristic of these monsters: they lack sight but have exceptionally sharp hearing.
To uncover the origin of the deer antler, they entered rooms one by one, collecting clues about the truth of this forest. As the clues gradually converged, a long-buried past resurfaced. It turned out that years ago, Alice led a group of hunters into the forest. They deceived the forest ranger, bound him to a chair, cruelly killed his fawn before him, and cut off its antler. Enraged and desperate, the forest ranger sought revenge, killing those poachers, but Alice managed to escape.
Now, the forest ranger recognized the faces of those past evildoers at a glance. He resolved to unite the ghosts in the forest to protect the land and make the intruders pay the price they deserve. In the final room, he used the deer antler to execute Alice, just as heartlessly as she had killed his fawn years ago. And those poachers brought in by Alice, how could they be any different? The forest ranger aimed the antler at them, with the ghosts behind him stirring restlessly.
At this critical moment, the players rush out the door, relying on wit and courage to ultimately escape from this dangerous and terrifying forest.
As the last trace of twilight fades with the nightfall, the Halloween event carefully planned by classmates has also successfully come to an end. On this mysterious and surprising night, every participant seemed to have crossed into a bizarre world, weaving together unforgettable memories.
From the elaborately arranged horror scenes to the hilarious costumes that tickled everyone's funny bones, each step encapsulated the infinite creativity and passion of the organizers and participants. We witnessed the eerie glow flickering under the pumpkin lanterns, felt the chill seeping through ghost stories, and experienced the warmth of teamwork and friendship amidst laughter and joy.
The successful hosting of the event could not have been achieved without the diligent efforts and selfless dedication of every behind-the-scenes worker. They quietly prepared every detail, ensuring the smooth progress of the event, adding countless brilliance to the Halloween night.
Although the Halloween event has ended, those beautiful moments and precious memories will forever be engraved in the hearts of the classmates. Let us carry this joy and emotion forward, looking forward to the next even more exciting reunion!
文 | Ethan Lu (G10) Jessie Zhang (G10)
Carrie Ye (G10) Africa Zhang (G11)
译|Lexie Liu (G12)
图 | David Kong(G12) Thea Wu(G11) Simon Hu(Gpre)
Isabella Zhou(G10) Sienna Liu(G10)
排版 | Jang