Monday, May 06 2024 | Updated at 09:12 AM EDT

Stay Connected With Us F T R

Oct 28, 2016 10:33 AM EDT

Tamela Smith, a student of the Western Kentucky University in 1981 and currently working as a staff regent of the university, recalls the ghost stories in the campus as she shares her own paranormal experiences during a ghost tour for the student government students October 26, 2016, Wednesday.

Smith used to be a campus police officer during her time as a student in the university. During the tour on a Wednesday night, she would share the ghost stories she has collected over the years when she was still working as a campus cop on graveyard shifts. "When you tell the ghost stories you're also sharing a part of the university's history, its past," said Smith.

Smith began her tour by telling the students that the ghost legends she is sharing are based on historical events, and that the stories she will be revealing are based on her personal experiences. She started with the paranormal experience she had in Potter Hall, where a spirit named "Penny" was haunting the hall. There was also another time when she was training another police officer when she heard banging noises in the same hall, and when she came to open the door, she found nothing inside and the room was only being used for storage.

Potter Hall is just one of the many places around the campus that have haunting stories. In fact, according to hauntedhouses.com, there are more than 10 places in the campus with paranormal stories.

Smith is not the only university official who had a paranormal experience. Howard Bailey, the vice president for Student Affairs and a former assistant hall director in Barnes-Campbell Hall, also told his share of the ghost stories but claimed that he does not believe in ghosts.

Meanwhile, Smith will continue to reveal more of the ghost stories of WKU during a Halloween presentation at the Warren County Public Library Bob Kirby Branch at 6 p.m.

See Now: Covert Team Inside Newsweek Revealed as Key Players in False Human Trafficking Lawsuit

Follows WKU, university, ghost, ghost stories, history, stories, ghost story tours, tours
© 2024 University Herald, All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.

Must Read

Common Challenges for College Students: How to Overcome Them

Oct 17, 2022 PM EDTFor most people, college is a phenomenal experience. However, while higher education offers benefits, it can also come with a number of challenges to ...

Top 5 Best Resources for Math Students

Oct 17, 2022 AM EDTMath is a subject that needs to be tackled differently than any other class, so you'll need the right tools and resources to master it. So here are 5 ...

Why Taking a DNA Test is Vital Before Starting a Family

Oct 12, 2022 PM EDTIf you're considering starting a family, this is an exciting time! There are no doubt a million things running through your head right now, from ...

By Enabling The Use Of Second-Hand Technology, Alloallo Scutter It's Growth While Being Economically And Environmentally Friendly.

Oct 11, 2022 PM EDTBrands are being forced to prioritise customer lifetime value and foster brand loyalty as return on advertising investment plummets. Several brands, ...