On Halloween there are so many things to do, such as trick or treating, giving candy out, dressing up in costumes, parties, haunted houses, and watching all the kids walk around in costumes. Some people might prefer to stay home and watch scary movies to set up the vibe on Halloween. There are many traditions to choose from. 

At Eagle, many people say that they don’t like to do anything for Halloween, but deep down they still get in the spirit and do something small to celebrate. Then there’s those who celebrate to the max and get real festive. So we are asking around Eagle, what do you do for Halloween? What is your favorite Halloween candy? Before we get into the interviews, here is a fun fact. Did you know? Halloween was first an ancient celtic festival. It was first called Samhain and they used to wear costumes to ward off ghosts.

Q: What are you doing for Halloween this year?

Mr.Daniels: I’m going Watch Halloween movies and eat candy.

Raymond Rodriguez (7th Grade): I plan on hanging out with my best friend. We’ll probably do trick or treating. 

Jeremiah Wilson (8th Grade): I am going to participate in the Eagle Academy Costume Contest.

Q: What do you like about Halloween?

Josiah Jacobs (8th Grade): What I like about Halloween is candy, and hanging out with friends.

Nevin Paredes (8th Grade): I like being out with friends. We chill and get candy. 

Jayden Tavares (8th Grade): What I like about Halloween is candy, costumes and going to parties. 

Q: What is your favorite candy and scary movie?

Robert Taylor (11th Grade): My favorite candy is Reese’s and my favorite movie is Halloween.

Dexter Wright (11th Grade): Any chocolate candy, and the best movie I’d recommend to watch is any Michael Myers movie. 

Josiah Jacobs (8th Grade): My favorite halloween candy is Starburst. For a scary movie, it is It.

Q: What’s your costume for this year’s halloween?

Jeremiah Wilson (8th Grade): I’m dressing up as an Eagle Academy Zombie.

Teddy Gibson (11th Grade):  If I had to choose it would be Benjamin Franklin.

Isaiah Holder (7th Grade): I would dress up as a Purger.