Up All Night

Bungee Jump

by Heather Riley
edited by Joe Landini

Franklin Pierce held their annual Up All Night event for the students in the Northfields activity center this past Saturday February 27th.

This event was held free of charge for all Franklin Pierce students and faculty members. The theme for this year’s Up All Night was roller disco. There were many different kinds of activities that took place, such as the mechanical bull, bungee jumping, DJ and dance floor, bubble machine, roller blades, laser tag and more.  Front Desk Supervisor, Julie Noonan said, “I think the theme went over very well. People were rollerblading all night. As always the mechanical bull, oxygen bar and dance floor were big hits as well. It was definitely another successful event. Everyone just had a great time.”

There was also the opportunity to learn how to dance disco style. Ricki Thompson,a member of the Franklin Pierce dance team, said, “I wanted to teach everyone a disco dance.” She also helped with the preparations required to put on Up All Night, “It was really great to see everyone dressed up for a 70’s disco. I didn’t think many would, but I’m so glad they did,” said Thompson.

Many of the Franklin Pierce athletic teams as well as other programs and clubs were in attendance trying to raise money.  Steve Juene, member of B.RO., said, “It was a lot of fun and we were raffling off posters and other artwork made by fellow B.R.O. member Jon Gordon.”

Steve Jeune enjoying the festivities

There was a lot of hard work and preparation necessary to put on Up All Night. Brad Avenia, Assistant Director, said, “People were having fun using the inflatables and the skates had been a highlight, as well as the mechanical bull.  The kids worked hard to put on a successful event that was supposed to be about everyone coming out and having a good time.”

Overall many were pleased with the outcome of the event, “It was a lot of fun and it was a great way to bring the Franklin Pierce community together,” said junior Andrew Berger.