As Halloween approaches, the school and student are planning different ways of celebrating. Some are excited about trick-or-treating at school and after school. Others are looking forward to wearing spooky costumes.
Many students have personal routes they like to take and certain candies they hope to acquire. Students share their opinions on how they get the most candy possible while remaining safe and how they want to be dressed.
“Tremont is a good spot for trick or treating,” said Dylan Clementi, a junior. “I usually fill one and a half candy bags. The neighborhood usually gives out Twix and Starbursts.”
Dylan suggests you ask people you are trick or treating nicely, so you can get the most candy possible.
Absar Rahman, a junior, has a different method to getting his candy. “I normally trick or treat near stores because a lot of stores give out candy,’’ he said. ‘ I fill two candy bags from trick or treating from stores.’’
Some stores give out candy and the most common ones he said they give are KitKats, Reese’s and lollipops. He added that the stores usually give out bite-sized candy and the best start time is 7 to 8 p.m.
Jaden Colon, a senior, says he normally trick or treats around his block around Burhe Avenue. He adds that he gets one big bag full of candy in that area. Jaden recommends that you go to as many houses as possible to get a lot of candy and trick or treat with your parents to stay safe.
Alexa Figueroa, a junior, says, “You should stay in groups because there are a lot of dangerous areas which have people with bad intentions. So being in a group will keep you safe.” She also recommends you wear a costume so that it can show you put effort in, getting you more candy.
Angelina Cuevas, a junior, said, “You go to good neighborhoods so that you can be safer.” She also suggests that if you want a last-minute costume, you might be able to find clothes in your house or go to a nearby store to get a costume or makeup.
Students and teachers are preparing for a fun-filled Halloween celebration during the school day on Oct. 31. The student council has planned a costume contest with prizes for the top three. The school plans to have trick-or-treating in the hallways during first period and plenty of spooky surprises.
“I will be dressing up as a motorbike driver since I already have the costume,” said Destiny Soriano, a sophomore. She is looking forward to eating candy and celebrating with friends.
Preston Campbell, a freshman, will be dressing up as ghostface for his costume. “I’m most excited to make some new memories this year,” says Preston. He is looking forward to “going around and trick or treating during advisory”.
Tene Kelly, an assistant principal, says this year’s festivities are similar to previous ones. People who have gym will go up early and people who have advisory will be let out early and “go have fun.’’
“I love to see the students’ creativity with their costumes,’’ she said.
Nafies Dunaway, a sophomore, says, “Going around and collecting candy,” is his favorite memory of Halloween. This year, he will possibly be dressing up as Thing 1 and Thing 2 from the “Cat in the Hat.”
Marisol Ortega, a sophomore, is excited to see everybody’s costumes. Her favorite memory of Halloween is “When I went trick or treating with my family.” This year, she is dressing up as Angel from the Disney movie “Lilo and Stitch.”
