Spooky Season

By Kylie Smith

The Clarksville seniors teamed up with the kindergarteners this week to decorate Jack-o-Lanterns! The program started this year with a simple idea from some of the seniors. This idea sparked interest and turned into a really fun and enjoyable activity!

This program was held during Tribe Time on Friday the 19th with both Kindergarten classes. The senior class split themselves in half and made their ways throughout the two classes. They then chose which kindergartener they would partner with. Some even had family members within the class!

Senior James Jacobsen commented, “My cousin and I were automatically partners. We’re pretty close outside of school, so it was nice to be partners with him.”

Although some of the partners knew each other, a lot were made right on the spot.
Senior Drew Kromminga said, “My partner came right up to me and asked if we could be partners, so I immediately agreed and we got to work.”

All partners were found, and everyone began their work. Some kindergarteners even had ideas planned!

“We partnered up, and he knew exactly what we’d paint. Half of our pumpkin with filled with Iowa State and half was filled with the University of Iowa,” said senior Danielle Ison.

In other cases, the partners let their brushes paint for themselves! “We had no idea where this pumpkin would take us. But it turned out pretty cool!” said senior Hannah Freerks.

Either way, all sets of partners made amazing designs on their pumpkins. With blends of color and creativity, there was no way they could have faltered.

Although the designs turned out phenomenal, some had some interesting stories to tell after leaving the kindergarteners. James Jacobsen told us, “My partner told me he had a girlfriend!”

Senior Kylie Smith agreed, “Mine said some of the colors looked disgusting! After everyone laughed she immediately whispered, ‘Man, I should not have said that.’”

Funny moments aside, everyone really seemed to enjoy this activity. Senior Cordelia Lundgren even made a comment on how much she loved working with the kids.

Cordelia Lundgren even told us, “I think this is a great idea, and I think it should become a tradition every year.”

All in all, this small activity really made the kids’ day. Also, a special thank you would like to be sent to the Schild family for donating the pumpkins. Thanks again!