The Festivities of Halloween at Auburn Mountain View High School

From: Rowan Santos

Date: 10-31-24

Halloween Season is here, and Auburn Mountain View High School has amplified the Halloween spirit, creating an environment of horror, fun, and excitement. Halloween is a holiday celebrating the spirits that have come before, and America has adopted a modern approach where children dress up as characters. This vibrant holiday tradition has been passed on to our school, where numerous students have embraced Halloween, wearing special costumes that resonate with their identities and passions. 

Multitudes of students dressed up, and it was brilliant to see.   Various students wore onesies: Hello Kitty, Winnie the Pooh, Tigers, Sharks, Pompompurin, My Melody, Angels, cats, dogs, and more. Some students wore makeup to exaggerate their costumes, dressing up as cats, witches, and even demons. Their makeup was complex, depicting vivid horror and colorful vibrancies. Some dressed up as anime characters (Japanese cartoons), including Shizuku (HxH), characters from Chainsaw Man, and more, Notably, those in inflatable circuits grabbed everyone's attention. There were people dressed up in airsuits as sharks, bananas, babies, monkeys, and more. They truly were astounding and were mega-sized in comparison to others. Even teachers dressed up: some as whoopie cushions, one as a character from the Magic School Bus, and a teacher dressed up as Pikachu (Pokemon). 

Auburn Mountainview also held its annual costume contest during both lunches. During the first lunch, ten students were competing, making it more of a ferocious, battle. People were dressed up as princesses, animals, and more, and it was amazing. During the second lunch, even more individuals dressed up, with 23 individuals competing. Each of their costumes was elaborate, and their designs were complex. While seeing them, you could decipher their personalities, as some costumes conveyed chipperness, and some elicited glooming qualities. Viewing all the costumes was like seeing a beautiful mosaic painting and precisely analyzing its qualities and the emotions it conveyed. Watching everyone artistically dressed up makes you crave more of why... Why do they dress up as this? Why did they decide to add certain elements? How do the characters present relate to them? 

During the events, we interviewed multiple anonymous students to learn their perspectives on Halloween. One student shared, "I do not like Halloween, it is not appropriate for me and my family. I choose not to dress up because it's not for me." Some students don't align with the morals and traditions of Halloween,  which causes them to resent embracing the Halloween Spirit. This holiday isn't for all, and some do not celebrate, causing a divide between students. However, the majority of students show their pride in their Halloween enthusiasm, sharing, "Halloween is the best thing ever, I love it so much, I get to wear whatever I want and eat candy!" This reflects the majority of students here at AMHS, enjoying the awesomeness. 

It is pleasing to see our school come together, embrace spirit, and enjoy things together. The holiday Halloween truly connects Auburn Mountainview like no other event. Although Halloween wasn't directly addressed by the school, students took it into their own hands, connecting all one costume at a time. 

Generally, Halloween at Auburn Mountain View High School will be memorable for years to come. As each student shares a laugh with their friends in their costume, they recognize that moment will be perceived in their future nostalgia. Every Halloween yet to come, they will embrace this Halloween, reflecting on the carefree fun with their friends. 

Check out our interviews for people that were dressed up! Under our "Videos" Page