Halloween Spirit Teachers

Naomy Berganza, Lesly Flores and Genesis Hernandez

November 7, 2025

Be careful! The devil was seen walking around in the hallways.

Augustus Hawkins High School was filled with spooky fun and creative energy this Halloween as students and teachers joined in on the school’s annual Halloween celebration! The hallways transformed into a festive showcase of decorated doors, clever costumes, and plenty of school spirit. Teachers went all out this year, dressing up in a variety of fun and frightful costumes from classic movie characters to creative group themes. As we saw throughout the day, teachers were dressed up as the whole Adams family.

Each classroom door became a work of art as teachers and students teamed up to turn ordinary entrances into eerie masterpieces. Cobwebs, blood, ghosts, and famous movie decors covered the hallways, making every corner of the school feel alive with Halloween magic. A student said:

The event was a great reminder of the strong sense of community at Augustus Hawkins High School, and how a little creativity can bring everyone together. With laughter, photos, and plenty of candy, this year’s Halloween celebration was definitely one to remember!

As the day came to an end, the excitement continued with a friendly costume and door-decorating contest, where students and staff voted for their favorites. Winners were announced over the loudspeaker, bringing cheers and applause throughout the halls. From spooky to silly, every participant showcased their creativity and school pride. The celebration not only highlighted the artistic talents of the students and teachers but also strengthened the sense of togetherness that makes Augustus Hawkins High School such a special place to learn and grow.

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About the Contributors

Naomy Berganza, Spanish Editor

Naomy Berganza is a 17 years old senior (class of 2026). She was born and raised in El Salvador and immigrated to the USA when she was 13. She is a naturally competitive person and doesn’t like messing around whenever she has stuff to do. That is why when she has strong desires to outperform in the tasks she engages in. For example, she attacks her responsibilities with a serious mindset rather than wasting time. She loves to help everyone around school with anything she can like helping teachers pass out papers. decorating, organizing, translating, explaining to others, etc… This is her first time in Journalism class, even though she wasn’t sure about taking it, once she realized what it was about it called her attention and plans to learn and improve in this class as much as she can. After high school, she plans to be a Neonatal intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurse and she said she will do everything to make it reality.

Lesly Flores, Photographer

Lesly was born on April 2, she’s currently attending her first year at Augustus F. Hawkins High School. She comes from a culturally diverse background, growing up in a household influenced by both Guatemalan and Honduran traditions. Growing up, her childhood was often chaotic, it helped shape her into the thoughtful and observant person she is today. Among her three siblings, Lesly is the quietest, often keeping to herself. She’s known for her loyalty and trustworthiness. Friends often confide in her, not only because of her discreet nature but also because she’s likely to forget the details. Lesly also has a deep love for music and finds comforts when the music relates to her a lot.

Genesis Hernandez, Photographer

Genesis Hernandez is a 16 year old student athlete who is currently in her junior year (class of 2027), playing varsity volleyball, soccer and runs track in the 100m relay and 400m, 100m,and long jump. She wants to major in physiology or criminal justice to become a detective. You can always find her with friends or playing sports.