With the last football game of the season falling on Halloween and being Senior Night, students are getting ready for a night full of spooky excitement, school spirit, as well as a celebration for the seniors. There is no doubt that the game has sparked discussions about how to celebrate the evening.
As students get ready for the big night, excitement keeps growing despite packed schedules.
Junior Ava Medlin said, “I’m kind of excited for the game. I think it’ll be fun because I’ve never cheered at a game that was on Halloween.”
Parents and students are likely to come out to support as normal. It’s also expected that the stands will be filled with lots of school colors and costumes.
“It’s a pretty unique game since we never play on Halloween. It didn’t affect my schedule in any way since I normally don’t do anything on Halloween,” said senior Joah Booker.
On the other hand, some students are quite upset that they can’t spend their night the way they wanted to.
“A lot of us in the band thought the game would be moved to Thursday since that’s what some other schools did. We were all pretty disappointed because it’s our senior year so we can’t celebrate the way we want to,” said senior Violetta Stratis.
During busy times, it can be difficult for many athletes and performers to balance their personal lives with school events. Sports, extracurricular activities and fall celebrations have made October a hectic month for students. Even so, a majority of students agree that the memories created during high school are worthwhile.
Junior Maddox Kooistra said, “I’m honestly a little frustrated because I’m on the dance team, so I have to perform. I can’t dress up like I normally do and go trick-or-treating with my brother, which we do every year.”
Still, despite mixed feelings, the game is expected to allow students to remember an unforgettable night. Whether students are playing, performing or simply watching, the game will be one for many to enjoy.
