Carving jack-o-lanterns and painting pumpkins have always been a popular way to get into the fall spirit, and now Student Council is hoping it’s a way to build some school spirit at the school. 

“I think that this should get kids excited about school because it’s something fun and different.” StuCo president Franny Trezza said.

Flyers are hanging up throughout the school promoting StuCo’s month-long contest, as well as advertising how to enter the competition for the chance to win a prize. 

“We have a google form where students can submit a picture of the pumpkin they carve or decorate for the fall season,” Trezza said. “We will have a panel of random judges who will choose the winner. We don’t know how many participants we have, but we hope that any student who carved their own pumpkin will send in a picture.”

The contest can be a great way to celebrate the season while also keeping within social distancing guidelines as students can work on their designs from home. 

“The pumpkins are festive and I enjoy it because it’s fun and I use them as decorations,” sophomore Piper Dickson said. “It’s cool to see all of the creativity and time people spend on them.”

It’s the first time StuCo has hosted a pumpkin design contest, but it may not be the last. 

“This is our first year doing this,” Trezza said. “If we have a good turnout, we would love to do it again.”