As the month of October approaches the end, the preparations for the long-awaited holiday Halloween have set into motion. Many have spent this month in anticipation of this holiday by putting much thought and effort into their costumes. This practice takes place in the annual celebration of Trunk or Treat here at LTHS in which young children from the Frisco area visit to gain insight on clubs offered at the school while trick or treating.
While the idea of trick or treating may sound simple in theory, much preparation goes into this event from the student body. With a countless number of clubs, Trunk or Treat is one the most widely participated events offered at Lebanon Trail and takes a significant amount of planning.
“The most rewarding part of planning has been being able to get more involved not only in the yearbook but also in school activities,” Junior Emaan Rana, junior photo editor, said. “You get to learn about the behind the scenes for events like Trunk or Treat and experience setting things up.”
School events provide an opportunity for students to get involved in school activities. This allows them to get to know one another and make new friends. Many of these moments will act as memories of the fondest memories of our youth.
“One of the main goals I hope to achieve for this event is encouraging people to get the yearbook,” Rana said. “Trunk or Treat is a great way to encourage people to buy the yearbook or remind them just in case they forgot to order.”
The large participation in Trunk or Treat allows clubs and organizations to reach a bigger audience. As a result, many clubs are able to further propel their message and make an impact at their school. Due to this, organizations such as yearbook are able to increase their size. As there are both easy and tough parts of coordinating events, many organizations faced difficulties on their journey to planning the event.
“The challenges I faced in preparation included budgeting and weather conditions impacting what we were able to purchase,” Junior Chloe Glanville, cheer captain, said.
Though many odds were not in their favor, students still preserved through their issues. Problem solving aided these students in coming up with innovative yet practical solutions. They rose above the problem in order to make their dreams become reality.
Ultimately, Trunk or Treat expands beyond a Halloween festivity and serves as an outlet for belonging. By bridging the gap between high school and elementary school students this event brings a sense of connection to the community.
