Tiger Chill stays late

Tiger Chill has recently become a fundraising opportunity for Chapel Hill High School clubs, but, this year, the event was focused on boosting morale and school spirit.

On October 3, the annual school carnival introduced “After Dark,” a nighttime showcase of local high school musical acts. Tiger Chill serves as an attraction for families and young children every year. The event features entertainment and game booths set up by Chapel Hill student clubs.

The Parent Teacher Student Association, which organizes Tiger Chill every year, came up with the idea for After Dark.

“We were sitting around at lunch one day trying to come up with ideas, and this is where it led,” Laura Malinchock, president of the Parent Teacher Student Association said.

The layout plans for Tiger Chill were changed just days before the festival was set to happen. The event, which is normally held outside, was moved indoors to Chapel Hill High School’s B-building due to rainy weather.

Despite the last minute change of location and wet weather, families and students still came out to the event.

After Dark began at 6 o’clock with a performance by the Chapel Hill High School Drumline.

Senior Nick Young performed at After Dark with the Half Moon Band, a Chapel Hill rock band.

“Tiger Chill was pretty awesome, and it’s great to get out there and play music with people you really enjoy being around,” Young said. “It’s always fun with the Half Moon Band.”

After Dark concluded with a set by East Chapel Hill rock band Vernacular.

The event raised over $16,000 in revenue for the school’s clubs, Malinchock said.

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