Halloween happens every year but twists and turns as each harvest season passes by. Trends, stances, and school rules change every year, especially regarding October 31st. Popular costumes shift from funny to scary to idealistic. This year, students seem to like group costumes and horror movie characters, slipping from one sidewalk to another.
Fall always sparks a spooky fire in student’s hearts, allowing them to appreciate the changes in weather and movies on Freeform. Normally this shift in vibe in America also signals students to start their yearly autumnal traditions.
“A fall tradition I have is to just admire the outside world around me, soaking in all of the beautiful leaves and the breezy air,” sophomore Lianna Stacy said. “It’s important to me because, besides my phone, scenery is the most important thing in my life.”
Above all these fall traditions, there are three that everyone participates in: trick or treating, partying, or passing out candy. Students shared their opinions on which they liked the most.
“I love trick or treating because I might as well take advantage of it while I’m still young,” Stacy said. “Most people stop trick or treating around sixth grade because they think it’s childish since most people start at a young age.”
Another student disagreed, being one of the students who felt as if their time of knocking on doors and taking candy was over.
“I’d rather go to a party on Halloween since I personally believe myself to be too old to be trick or treating anymore,” senior Larry Nelson said. “You can have fun at a party because I like fun.”
At Halloween parties, you must have a costume. This fall, it was all about creativity. Who could create the most niche but recognizable costume, especially in a school where full costumes are not allowed.
“My costume was Alvin for an Alvin and The Chipmunks group costume,” sophomore Alexia Thomas said. “Doing this costume allowed me to wear a costume in school while still being in casual clothes. Plus, it was also fun to match with friends.”
Couples’ costumes played a role in hyping up the creepy celebration. With love being a huge part of daily life, it was to be assumed that there would be some fun matching outfits.
“Me and my girlfriend dressed as the big bad wolf and Red Riding Hood because with always liked the book,” senior Michael Blum said. “There are so many different variations of Little Red Riding Hood so that made the costume easier to do.”
Even though full costumes were not allowed this year, rumors have spread through Utica High hinting at the alleged return of fun garments if students can behave.
“If we brought in school costumes back then I wouldn’t want to see anything revealing or too scary,” Nelson said. “If I were a student just waltzing around the school, I would not mess with the idea of someone dressing as Art the Clown from Terrifier.”
Students spoke plenty about school safety and facial recognition. With more serious matters, it was important to bring awareness to certain situations that may pop up.
“If costumes came back, I’d think that masks shouldn’t be allowed due to safety reasons,” senior Caitlyn Seal said. “A random person could walk in so I think we should stick to onesies, face paint, and simple Halloween costumes.”
With Halloween over, many are now preparing for Christmas while others are mourning the spooky season. All there is to do now is to prepare for next year’s All Hallows Eve. If you are one of the many in their grieving period, do remember to watch a scary movie, cuddle up and watch Gilmore Girls, or even eat some Twix. There is always next year.
