Scholastic Halloween Festivities

McKenna Gleave
SJHS Staff Writer

For as long as any of us can remember, SJHS has had a strict no costume policy when it comes to dressing up for Halloween. This year, however, the students were determined to change that.

Knights of the Round Table is weekly meeting with students, one representative from each homeroom class, where they discuss the issues of the school and make and brainstorm plans for the student body. Lately their main focus has been directed to changing the school's policy of no costumes in school on Halloween.

Students wrote persuasive essays to the administration in an attempt to convince them to bend on the old rule. It seems to have been delightfully effective. Not only did it reach out and help activate the students of SJHS and show great school spirit and involvement, but it also achieved its goal. Students will now be permitted to dress up on Halloween and show off all their unique costumes at school.

Principal Darrel Rolfe encourages the idea of inviting a little fun amidst the regular school schedule. He believes that when everyday rolls by same as the one before that you need a little break to switch it up. However, structure must be maintained. There will be several rules along with this great privilege. “No face paint, no masks, no fake blood, and students must follow the dress code for modesty and decency.”

The students of SHJS are all looking forward to sharing their personalities through festive costumes on this upcoming fantastical Halloween holiday!