Moses Lake High School expands Halloween fun

Candy and canned food drive take place Friday

MOSES LAKE - More candy and more doors are offered to children who trick-or-treat at Moses Lake High School.

The high school Key Club and Associated Student Body organized a bigger Halloween event this year, compared with previous years.

The event is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at the high school. It is open to children ages 12 and younger. A canned food drive to benefit UNICEF is offered at the same time.

Key Club President Erik Chambers said the event offers a safe environment for children to trick-or-treat. Last year, an estimated 1,500 to 2,000 kids attended the event, Chambers said.

ASB Secretary Lia Triboulet said students purchased $300 worth of candy for children who approach the 21 manned rooms. The amount is in addition to donated candy.

Businesses donated the money to purchase candy, Triboulet said.

"It's a lot bigger, and we're getting more funding which is kind of exciting," said ASB Business Manager James Fitting.

Students in various clubs decorated rooms throughout the school's hallways.

Key Club is offering photographs for $2 and photograph buttons for $5.

In addition, the high school band is offering a haunted house, Triboulet said.

When asked about the highlight of planning the event, ASB Public Relations Officer Jordan Bishop said, "We get to buy $300 worth of candy."

"That's like a 'bomb' trick-or-treating," added Shelby Gonzales, 17.

Some of the rooms will have their doors decorated, said Business Manager James Fitting.

The school's volleyball team is making their room look like a 1950s diner, Gonzales said.

"We love seeing all the little kids dress up," she said.

Students handing out candy typically wear costumes as well, Gonzales said.

Some of the clubs who brought in candy include FFA, Honor Society, Key Club, said Shantel Acevedo, 16.

Students could bring in candy for community service hours, said Triboulet.