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Halloween in Carrollton was a clay lull ot were asked to bring a pumpkin iri order to com­
spooks and a day lull ol laughs, Throughout the plete the old tradition that is known Os the pump­
school one could see elaborate costumes, scary kin carving contest. This is an activity in which
or lunny, worn by the students of the entire each student must bring their own pumpkin and
school. Not one student was unhappy because ol carve it. The students then decorate it according
the activities that were scheduled lor the day. to the theme they each chose. The pumpkins are
The various schools all had their own activities then judged by the teachers and voted titles such
planned surrounding the theme ol Halloween. as; most scary, or most onginal etc. When asked
The whole school was flooded with spirit and not about the day the students all had smiles across
just the land that can haunt aperson at night. By their faces and were full of cheerful stories to tell.
the end of the day everyone was excited for the In the High School, the students Were busy
night activities. preparing for the Masquerade Ball. This is the
The primary school encouraged the students main Halloween celebration in the High School.
to dress up in their Costumes for school. The cos? During the day, the students went:,to all their'
tumes varied from' clowns and princesses to classes as usual but with one exception. At the
ghosts and monsters. The elaborate sequined end of the day. during the last activity penod-,-
gowns and bloody masks were a sight to see and the students participated in an outdoor game.
caught everyone's attention. During the. day the This game contained several stations where the
students participated in a parade where they vis. students would participate in activities having to
ited all of the different schools. As the children do with the Halloween idea. These games varted
walked through the halls, they smiled and really from, "Toss the Icky Thing*, to 'Costume Relay*.
put on a show for the older girls. They pranced When asked about the games. Senior Ana Cai-
around like little princesses and showed their reno commented that “the games were really fun
true colors while trying to impress the rest of the and I wanted to get in the mood for the night.
school with their spirit. Not only were they in the This activity pepped me up for Halloween *
parade but they made the parade come to life The day wen*, exceptionally well in all of die
by acting in character. While impersonating her schools. The spirit of Halloween rang through the
character, one girl growled :aS: if a tiger. This halls even after the students had left Hot'only:
parade was one of thp various highlights ol the did the school celebrate but they commemorat-,
day. B j ed a new day in a new school day. October. 31.
B The intermediate school had its fair share of 1997 will be forever remembered as a day where
events, as well. The students in tho sixth grade Carrollton mastered the art of fun, /

Above right: Erika Gonzalez-Rebull
grade 1, shows us that even
Orphan Annie can have a smile.

Above: Lindsey Champion, grade
6, displays the wonderful hole she
has just carved in her pumpkin.

Right: Casey Lundsford, junior:
Having a bad hair day?