By: Deonnah Sandel, 7th Grade Editor
There is one night of the year you can dress up however you want. So, what are you going to be?
Vampire: Being a vampire for Halloween is a great way to scare people, and you get fangs! It is iconic and a great way to get a lot of candy!
Mummy: This fun costume is great for Halloween. You get to be wrapped in toilet paper and get to walk around all lazily.
Movie character: Dress as your favorite character from your favorite show or movie! It is a great way to express what you like.
Werewolf: You get to look awesome while wearing fur, and you get to wear claws.
Monster: You get to wear claws, fur, horns, and fangs! The best of all people will surely be scared.
Ghost: What better way to scare people than to slowly creep up on them and scare them with a ghostly noise.
Dragon: You get to have scales, wings, and breath fire! A great way to scare people on this night.
Skeleton: Be a bony creature that creeps around looking for its flesh
Zombie: A monster that lurks around for brains? No better way to scare people.
Scarecrow: It's in the name! If you ever heard the story about the scarecrow than this costume is just right for you.
By: Brystal Dawes, 8th Grade Reporter
Yummy Halloween treats to make at home or for your classmates at school! Everybody loves a little sweet treat on Halloween but what could be better than making it yourself!
First we have mummy dogs. They are so delicious and have tons of flavor. To make them you will need a hot dog and a crescent roll dough to make it look like mummies with any condiments and candy eyes for the face.
Next is a delicious caramel apple, simple and very tasty, a basic halloween treat that everybody loves.
Next up is a mouthwatering treat, halloween snack mix it includes-A mix of white chocolate, rice chex cereal, pretzels and candy corn for a sweet crunchy bite.
Last but not least is witch finger cookies-these cookies are shaped creepy gnarled witch fingers and are a classic halloween dessert.
By: Deonnah Sandel, 7th Grade Editor
Candy corn cookies
Eyeball cookies
Quick ghost cookies
Frightening fingers
Bat cupcakes
Meringue bones
Wormy orange punch
Cemetery cake
Pumpkin snack mix
"Boo"-rrific kisses
Find these recipes at Taste of Home!!
Top 10 Most Watched Halloween Movies
By: Scarlett R. 7th Grade Reporter
1. Hocus Pocus:
A Halloween classic, its frequent re-airings on television create a sense of generational nostalgia for those who grew up with it.
2. Beetlejuice:
Another Halloween classic known for its unique plot and sense of humor.
3. Nightmare Before Christmas:
Due to its interesting blend of Halloween and Christmas themes, stunning stop-motion animation, The Nightmare Before Christmas has a deserved spot in the top three.
4. Scream.
A scary movie that is popular for its horror scenes, realistic characters, and interesting story.
5. The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown:
The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown is a sweet Halloween story that reminds viewers of their childhood and a unique story.
6. Trick or’ Treat
It is a film that captures Halloween spirit with its interwoven stories and strong holiday atmosphere.
7. The Shining.
Its horror performance and unsettling atmosphere make The Shining a standout, earning it a place in the top 10.
8. The Rocky Horror Picture Show:
Due to its interactive humor, The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a Halloween classic.
9. Five Nights at Freddy’s
has gained popularity due to a large built-in fan base who were eager for a film adaptation, and the film's appeal as a shared, theatrical experience for teenagers.
10. The Exorcist
has a really great storyline, a realistic showing of horror, and powerful themes. It has been ranked in the top ten.