Welcome to UHCL’s annual Halloween bash, where faculty and staff dressed up to compete in group and individual costume competitions. Everyone from Forrest Gump to Darth Vadar and Michael Jackson in various stages of his life were in attendance.

The Signal Staff

The third place prize went to a band of pirates from the Environmental Institute of Houston Office in the group costume contest at UHCL.

Faculty and staff gathered at University of Houston-Clear Lake in  the Bayou Building, Atrium II, Oct. 30 to celebrate the Halloween spirit.

Atrium II was transformed from a study area to a hauntingly wicked place for ghouls and ghosts to gather. Darth Vader, Forrest Gump, Michael Jackson and rowdy pirates were all in attendance.

The event awarded first, second and third prizes for the best individual and group costumes. Prizes were awarded to contestants by President William Staples, who dressed up as a doctor.

In the individual costume contest, first place went to our “oldest UHCL alumna,” Margaret Garcia, copy center technician. Second place was awarded to a very happy clown, Renee Ball, procurement secretary, and third place went to Forrest Gump, also known as Edmond Puckett, director of Web and multimedia.

It was off with his head as Colleen Martin, facilities management and construction scheduling assistant, takes a mock slice at Ed Puckett’s, aka Forrest Gump’s, head.

First place for best group costumes went to the Dean of Students’ Office. The staff dressed as Michael Jackson in various stages of his life. They busted out the moon walk, white gloves and the infamous Michael Jackson attitude to receive their prize. Second place went to the Human Resources Office for their hilarious school of fish costumes. The third place prize went to a group of pirates from the Environmental Institute of Houston Office.

“This is part of the spirit that makes the university great,” said Anthony Jenkins, dean of students. “When we see students and faculty come together outside the classroom this further illustrates the value of connecting students to the university community.”

At UHCL, the Halloween bash is an annual event held on campus, which faculty and staff are encouraged to dress up and participate.

“If the university community wants to beat the Dean of Students next year, they better bring their A-game,” Jenkins said.

A photo slideshow created by The Signal reporter Mary Ann Wangler showing scenes of Halloween around Houston and the Clear Lake area.