“Harvest Fest is MLEC’s most anticipated event. Preparation starts months in advance and attracts hundreds of students from other schools. This year was no different at 1,000 tickets. The gym was packed with people dancing and clubs selling. It’s an unique event that I’m going to miss dearly,” said Katherine Duarte, Class of 2018 President.
Twinkling lights, ground shaking music, students from different schools crowding the center of Miami Lakes Educational Center’s gymnasium—it is the biggest event of the year and everyone was buzzing with excitement, each person promising to make Harvest Fest 2017 a night to remember.
Everyone had a blast at MLEC’s Harvest Fest! #MLECharvestfest pic.twitter.com/HQtkDKv87J
— MLEC 2021 (@MLEC_2021) October 14, 2017
“Harvest Fest is one those events you just enjoy decorating. Whether it’s the fall colors or twinkling lights that add that perfect touch when the room is dim,” said Natasha Fernandez, SGA President. Before the festivities began, SGA officers and club officers worked tirelessly to deck out the gym with strings of lights, spider webs, pumpkins and all things autumn-related. However, they didn’t mind; all that matters to them was how much students enjoyed themselves.
“I think the best part of it all is seeing everyone enjoy themselves. It truly makes me feel like all the handy work was worth it. I love what I do, and I sure hope everyone enjoyed themselves,” said Natasha. Fortunately for her, every student—new and old, from MLEC or not, introverted or extroverted—loved their experiences.
“I helped prepare the Class of 2020 stand to sell pizza and fundraise, and it actually was a pretty stressful process, but we successfully sold out and we had a great time doing it. I also helped prepare the haunted auditorium and it was incredibly stressful, but it all worked out in the end because a lot of people came and enjoyed it and that’s what matters,” said Natalia Reboredo, Class of 2020 President.
It was a sight to be seen. Music Club sold Halloween-themed cupcakes, Class of 2018 arrested people set up by their loving friends, IT Club dedicated an entire room to video games, and Class of 2020 sold pizza slices to exhausted dancers. Meanwhile people were throwing pies at DECA members to the beat of the infectious music, groups of friends crowded Journalism’s photo booth, and Class of 2019 catered to the thirst of every worn out student.
Our "Time Out" booth was a success! Thank you to all who participated! #MLECHarvestFest pic.twitter.com/V7B4YVqQJ2
— MLEC 2018 (@Mlec2018) October 14, 2017
Moreover, scaredy cats and brave souls alike crowded the entrance of the Drama Club’s haunted auditorium to walk through a maze of horrors unlike any other. Strobe lights blinded walked before being harassed by Freddie Krueger, Jason, Pennywise, the Grudge and more monstrous characters await their turn to scare the living daylights out of unsuspecting, anxious students.
Ready to be scared? Enter @MLECDramaClub's haunted auditorium…if you dare. #MLECHarvestFest pic.twitter.com/0uP0NGCQF3
— Daylin Delgado (@daylindelgado) October 13, 2017
“I had never attended a Harvest Fest in my life so it was a very exciting experience. I loved how nice and fun everyone seemed to be. I really liked the dance battles and the food stands from the clubs as well as the time out section. It was really fun. I had a blast to say the least,” said Shaara Palacios, a senior from Mater Lakes Academy.
