Eat, drink & be scary: Switlik Halloween Carnival serves up a sweets overload

Pencils, notebooks and paper were replaced by masks, pumpkins and more sugar than an army of children could possibly want at Stanley Switlik Elementary’s annual Halloween carnival. Organized by the school’s PTO on Oct. 25, the day included carnival games and activities, face painting, bounce houses and the famed Halloween “cake walk.” Hundreds of volunteer hours from parents and community members, along with the generosity of more than 30 business sponsors, made the day’s success a reality. Photos by ROSS SMITH/Keys Weekly

Alex Rickert
Alex Rickert made the perfectly natural career progression from dolphin trainer to newspaper editor in 2021 after freelancing for Keys Weekly while working full time at Dolphin Research Center. A resident of Marathon since 2015, he fell in love with the Florida Keys community by helping multiple organizations and friends rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Irma. An avid runner, actor, and spearfisherman, he spends as much of his time outside of work on or under the sea having civil disagreements with sharks.

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