Sophomore quarterback Anson Hulme dresses up as his coach Archie Ljepava, capturing his signature baseball cap, glasses and beard.
The quad transformed into a red-carpet runway show for the annual Halloween parade and costume contest at lunch this past Thursday. This year’s Halloween celebration brought a sense of joy and community, showcasing the creative spirit of students and staff with costumes ranging from beloved Disney characters to Japanese mini-skirts.
The costume contest for the prize of $15 Starbucks gift cards was judged by the Spirit Commission, and the winners per category were as follows:
Best Duo: Campus supervisor/head football coach Archie Ljepava
& junior starting quarterback Anson Hulme (with the player dressing up as his coach)
Scariest:Vampire (freshman Felice Zhang)
Most Realistic:Chappell Roan (freshman Oliver Davis)
Best Retro:Ringo (junior Andrew Biderman)
Most Creative:Kiss, Marry, Kill (freshman Tessie Berger & Group)
Funniest:Lorax (sophomore Riley Marks)
Best Performance:Pikachu (freshmen Caleb Baek & Gavin Moore)
Best Group:Sailor Moon (junior Peter Faraone & Group)
Amy Luo, Class of 2025, is a News editor for the 2024-25 school year. Previously, she was a Lifestyles editor and a reporter. Throughout her three years on staff, Amy has covered topics including class and student spotlights, personal columns, and local events in Saratoga. She also loves making graphics for the paper and received a JEANC 2024 Honorable Mention Award for graphic design. In her free time, Amy enjoys listening to instrumentals and playing badminton.