The first ever Flashlight Hay Maze is being considered one of the largest event to date with nearly 380 students in attendance according to Student Government Association adviser, Kaylyn Hansen.
Hansen said the event that the organization put on at the Menagerie on Oct. 13 was by far its largest and most attended event under her advisement.
“It was probably the best event that the SGA has ever put on,” Hansen said.
She added, the SGA’s annual Bahama Breakaway event has usually brought the largest crowds in years past, but the flashlight hay maze might have surpassed even the likes of that.
Occupants that attended the event maneuvered their way from the entrance to the exit of the maze, while looking for nine stamps along the way.
Northwestern freshmen and event attendee, Kolten Fishback said, “The hay maze was stressful, yet enjoyable because even though I hit a dead end at almost every turn, I was able to spend the time with my friends.”
The SGA officers were surprised by the amount of people that attended, and vice president of the organization, Don Holly, said it was an overwhelming, but enjoyable experience.
“For what was supposed to be a normal sleepy, Alva night, it ended up being a great experience for the student body,” Holly said.
After seeing the turnout for the hay maze event this year, Hansen said the SGA will plan to keep this event for the future.
“We wanted to make a connection between the college and the community with this event, and I feel we managed to just that and more with the flashlight hay maze,” Hansen said.
For more information about the Menagerie visit www.bradtsmenagerie.com or search Bradts menagerie on Facebook.
Hansen and the SGA officers would like to thank all those who attended the first ever flashlight hay maze two weeks ago.
They would also like to encourage the students to continue their efforts in making it out to future SGA events.