Wantagh High Stages Fourth Annual Fright Night

WANTAGH, NY. — Like a vampire turning into a bat, Wantagh High School transformed into a horror house Tuesday night, bringing a seasonal fright to local kids who attended the fourth annual Halloween Spooktacular.

A balloon arch adorned the entrance to the school and about 350 pumpkins were scattered across the courtyard, setting the scene for kids to walk the halls of the high school in costume.

As part of the festivities, Wantagh middle and high school students organized activities in the hallways including a ring toss, a slime-making session, coloring and costumed pictures, and a ghostly spin on an Italian backyard classic, “boo-cce ball.” Attendees were also able to make their own stress balls, guess mystery instruments being played behind curtains, get their face painted, or give parents a scare of their own with temporary tattoos.

While the activities were organized by a slew of clubs including the middle school student council, the science national honor societies, the national junior art honor society and the Italian club, additional support came from the Wantagh 6-12 Association, Wantagh Performing Arts Booster Club and SEPTA. Included in that support was donations of balloons and hay bales.

Quarterbacking the event on the school’s end was faculty member Darlene Thompson, who emphasized the importance of the collective effort it took to put the Spooktacular together.

“The support of our PTAs, club leaders and members, and administration was truly
incredible, and it’s what makes the Spooktacular as successful as it was,” Thompson said. “The community turnout was fantastic as always, with families enjoying activities throughout the first floor, trick-or-treating and showing off their costumes.”