The Campolindo community is getting into spirit as Halloween approaches. Students shared their perspectives on Halloween and how each grade plans on celebrating.
Are upperclassmen still interested in incorporating aspects of Halloween into their schedules? The answer is yes. The spooky aura influenced students to get into the fall spirit and celebrate. Some want to hangout with their friends, while others want to pass out candy.
Freshman Anyalet Del Rio shared her plans for Halloween: “I just steal everyone’s candy and go trick or treating around the mall because they give really good candy and I also hang out with my friends while I do that.”
Another freshman Amaliia Budia said, “I am definitely dressing up if I go trick or treating; I love Halloween and the traditions.” Many freshmen shared their excitement for Halloween and plan on continuing Halloween traditions. Is this excitement the same for the sophomore class, or do they share different perspectives on the festivities?
Sophomore Chloe Thorn Leeson said, “I don’t do trick or treating anymore but my family will pass out candy and decorate pumpkins. When I was younger I would dress up but now, I’m not as into the holiday.”
Thorn Leeson wanted to keep some aspects of Halloween such as decorating pumpkins and passing out candy. However, Thorn Leeson added, “The older I get, the less interested I become in celebrating the holidays.”
This may be true for Thorn Leeson, but not for all sophomores. Sophomore Liv Maestre said, “I am going to celebrate Halloween by hanging out with my friends and decorating my house with my family.” Maestre is keeping many Halloween traditions alive.
Junior Maggie Mandell also shared her plans for Halloween: “I like to go and have a party with my friends on Halloweekend, but on the actual day, I pass out candy to little kids.” In addition to Mandell, many other students want to celebrate both new and old traditions.
When it comes to the upperclassmen, they have different ways to incorporate Halloween into their lives, if at all.
Senior Danika Ajari stated, “I am planning on doing a scary movie marathon with a couple friends. Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, so I’m very excited, but it is annoying that it’s on a Tuesday.” Trick-or-treating is not Ajari’s favorite tradition anymore, but she is still “excited to celebrate Halloween in a fun and creative way.”
It seems that as students get older, their Halloween plans tend to evolve. Rather than engaging in traditional Halloween rituals such as trick-or-treating, some students may choose to attend parties or get-togethers with friends. Either way, Halloween plans have become more varied yet just as festive.
