Streamers and spiders litter the ceilings. Fairies, clowns, princesses and cowboys, dance to the music that echoes through the chs halls. The pink lights glow down on the web-covered Craft Theater. This is no typical October night— tonight is the annual Halloween Dance.
Most high schools will have a homecoming in the early months of the school year. CHS puts a unique twist on the traditional homecoming by making it Halloween-themed. It is not just like a stereotypical school dance, the Halloween dance offers far more than just dancing.
One other thing that made the Halloween dance unique was that only CHS students were allowed to attend the dance. This was due to the limited supply of tickets and available space in the building. While it limits the amount of people who can attend, it prioritizes the students at CHS.
Community High School’s Halloween Dance on Oct. 25, was planned by CHS’s forum council (FOCO). FOCO members worked hard to transform the halls of CHS into a space fit for the spooky season. White tape painted the dance floor making a giant web complete with several spiders. Festive streamers lined the halls. Orange and purple tablecloths decorated the cider doughnut bar.
“It took time, we had a bunch of great FOCO volunteers,” said Clara Freeth, the Co-FOCO president said. “People know that it’s fun and they want to be involved. I think that’s an awesome thing about Community and FOCO and us”.
Standing on the stage of the Craft Theater, CHS senior Vara James was the DJ for the night. James played a mix of classic Halloween hits like Monster Mash or Thriller along with trending pop songs like Hot to Go. The bright purple and blue lighting and all the Halloween hits made the Craft Theater the center of the event.
Down the hall, the students who weren’t dancing had various other ways to spend their night. Some raced in Mario Kart or played Eucher in the game rooms, while others watched a spooky film in the makeshift movie-theater.
“I think it’s unique because it doesn’t just offer an opportunity to dance,” said Sofi Das, a sophomore who attended the dance. “I kind of think there’s something for everyone”.
While the theater attracted students who loved to dance, some chose to spend their night behind the controller. Leo Austin, dressed as a pumpkin, showed his competitive side in the Mario Kart room hosted by teacher Robert Lavelanet.
“I think it’s fun because people take it seriously,” Austin said. “Makes it more interesting,”
With plenty of activities and something for everyone, the CHS Halloween dance was a chance for students to have fun —whether it was dancing, playing a board game or videogame or watching a movie.
