Pittsburg State University - Kanza Yearbook (Pittsburg, KS)

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Halloween costumes can either be purchased or thrown together out of what is in the back of the closet. Beth Blurton, Pittsburg freshman, and Kathy Usher, Pittsburg freshman, reverted to childhood for Halloween night, using their own clothes and a touch of makeup — Dale Bratton Halloween allows time for Ghouls and goblins, witches and ghosts. According to ancient legend, all these evil beings are locked up all their lives except for one night every year - Halloween. On Halloween night they are permitted to come out of their prisons and frolic and raise mayhem for just one night. Then, the next day, which happens to be All Saints Day, they are locked up again until the next Hallo- ween. But somehow along the way, this tradition expanded to allow children, parents and, of course, college students to enjoy in the frivolities of Halloween. I remember I loved Hallo- ween when I was a kid ' said Karen Vincent, Kansas City junior. At school, we would have parties and costume contests and the whole school would have a giant parade. My mother made all mine and my sisters' costumes, so we never wore any of those awful plastic store-bought masks. My favorite costumes were one year when I was a turtle and another year when I was a cavewoman. I won the school first prize both times. And then at night we would go trick or treating. We never brought houlish ood times home much candy, though, because we usually ate all we were given between houses. Now, however, Vincent prefers to stay home doling out treats rather than participating in Halloween festivities herself. I've dressed up and gone to a few parties, but I always get a bigger kick out of staying home and answering the door. I like the little kids who come with their parents especially. They're usually so cute and shy, I just want to hug them all. I think Halloween is a kid's holiday. If kids over like 10 or 12 come knocking on my door, I won't give them much. Ted Jones, Fort Scott senior, has a different perspective on Halloween, being the father of two young boys. I have great memories of Halloween when I was a kid, running all over town collect- ing candy and throwing eggs. But I don't let my kids do that. Even in a small town like Fort Scott, it's just too dangerous. I take the kids out in the car and we only visit houses where we know the people. I think it's an awful shame that a few screwed up people poisoning candy and shoving razors in apples are ruining one of the best holidays there is for kids, Jones said. Trick or treating is not the only way to celebrate Hallo- ween, as Mike Bradley, Olathe junior, knows. I haven't gone trick or treating for years, of course, but Halloween still ranks with Christmas as one of my favorite holidays. If I don't throw a party myself, I always dress up and go to one. My favorite costume of the last few years was a monster face I made myself, out of silly putty and an old pair of nylons. It was great, I looked really gruesome, Bradley said. Bradley does not feel the fun of Halloween should be limited to small children. Part of the fun of life is getting to act like a kid again once in a while. Maybe it's just an excuse to party, but dressing up in costumes makes the party a little more unusual and fun than an ordinary Friday night bash. So it seems the ghouls, goblins and other evil crea- tures will continue to have company during their once-a- year night on the town. □ Stacey Sanderlin Halloween 27

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Holidays bring together characters who would normally never be seen together, as Halloween brought together Death and the valley girl. Behind the masks Jeff Pachura, Olathe junior and Irene Haws, Welch. Okla. senior celebrate Halloween at Hollywood's. —Dale Bratton f------------------------------ Halloween is traditionally a time for evil spirits to come out and enjoy themselves. Naturally, the devil is in- cluded among these evil spirits. Satan enjoyed a dance at Hollywood's with the Leopard Woman. — Dale Bratton V. Halloween may be the only time of the year when men are willing to dress up in women's clothes. Cary Duleck, Pittsburg junior, became a nun for the festivities at Hollywood's. — Dale Bratton The small details are what make a costume effective. This Mexican couple had their Halloween costumes perfect, right down, to the' tacos. — Dale Bratton 26 Halloween

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Although there was no snow on the ground to remind students that it was winter, the wreath hanging on the Overman Student Center was a sure sign that Christmas was coming. — Dale Bratton The bright lights of Kansas City attract students alJ year round, giving them opportunities for enjoyment that are not found in Pittsburg. However, the beautiful Christmas lightes at the Kansas City Plaza hold a special fairland attraction, luring students to the big city during the Christmas holidays. —Dale Bratton 23 Christmas