Photo courtesy of student council
Laughter echoes everywhere as kids dressed like owls, Sonic, Spiderman, and even a family dressed as characters from the Wizard of Oz, weave between cars to get candy. Trunk or Treat is back.
Hastings Senior High School’s student council hosted their annual Trunk or Treat at the gym parking lot on October 24 to celebrate Halloween with the Hastings community.
There were 22 trunks this year including the cheer team, Tigerettes, boys and girls soccer teams, Student Council, Books and Bagels club, and more.
“My favorite was probably the Frankenstein [trunk], where you had to pick his nose for candy,” first grader Colsten said.
Some of the other kids’ favorites were the Barbie trunks and the soccer-themed trunks.
“[My son’s] favorite was the soccer team’s [trunk] and getting candy,” Tiffany, mother of 4 year-old son Maddox, said.
This year marks the third time the HHS Student Council has done a Trunk or Treat.
“I think it’s great that the high school kids get involved and work together to bring the community together,” Denise, mother of second grader Jenelle, said.
Trunk or Treats have become popular for parents with young children primarily in sixth grade and below.
“I think it’s a great way to get people out in the community. It’s safer, definitely for younger kids, I think,” Tiffany said.
The Student Council cites there are about 600 or more people who show up for the Trunk or Treat each year.
“Trunk or treating is more controlled compared to the traditional trick or treating. It’s definitely safer,” Denise said.
Due to the event’s popularity, the student council plans to continue the Trunk or Treat tradition for years to come and they hope to have more events at the high school.
“I think it is really, really fun for the community,” Student Council Secretary Hadley Buschow said. “We enjoy it, and seeing the kids get all dressed up and excited.”
