Are High Schoolers Hanging Up Their Halloween Costumes?

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​By: Emma Mosier 

Once October rolls around, the hallways at Pueblo County High School are filled with chatter of scary movies and haunted houses, but for some reason, when students reach high school, things change when it comes to dressing up and trick or treating. For some students, Halloween night is about getting into costumes and going house to house to get candy, while for others it’s about parties or simply staying in. The question is, are high school students growing out of Halloween traditions, or just finding new ways to celebrate? Sophomore Yuridia Garcia was asked this question, and here was her input: 

“ I still dress up because it is fun to hang out with my friends. I think that you are only too old if you think you are.” Said Garcia.

Many high school students share this same mindset. They see Halloween as a night to laugh, enjoy the night, and have fun with friends. Dressing up doesn’t always mean candy and costumes; it’s about making memories that can last a lifetime and keeping a little bit of childhood alive. As they get older and enter high school, teens find a new way to celebrate Halloween. For example, fun parties with themes, taking pictures for Instagram, and simply having fun. This proves that Halloween can be fun no matter your age.


“ I still dress up because it’s an excuse to be with my friends and to celebrate. I think you are never too old to dress up for Halloween. Said Sophomore Espernaza Gonzales.

Ultimately, Halloween can mean so many different things to high school students. It can be a night to have fun with friends, or a night to dress up and enjoy the experience. They do this by throwing or attending parties, trick-or-treating, and taking cute photos to cherish forever. After all, you are never too old to enjoy the night and celebrate a little magic once a year.