In yet another show of Halloween spirit—a supplement to the costumes and candy bags created for the holiday—Mr. Figlerski has given his students a chance to carve incredible pumpkins and cook delicious pumpkin seeds in an annual competition. The GNA Insider has the names of the winning contestants:

• The winners of the pumpkin-seed part of the contest, by category:
  • Most original:  Jayden May, with her Sweet & Spicy Trail Mix flavor.
  • Funniest:  Glen Hulsizer, Joseph Fox, Christine Mazeko, and Tiara Thomas, with their Jolly-Rancher-flavored seeds.
    
  • Scariest:  Annalyse Wandel, with her bacon flavor.
  • Slithering: Kyler Bednar, Rain Doroteo, Kaitlyn Pegarella, with their coffee pumpkin seeds (complete with macchiato glazing).
    
  • Heartiest:  Sierra Williams & Stephanie Rossi made garlic powder, olive oil and grated parmesan cheese.
  • Savory:  Kaleah Moran, Ethan Egenski, Myla Vnuk, and Ryan Fischer made Old Bay seasoning.
  • Cinnamon and Sugar: 1st:  Kwalee Jones, Brian Romero, Devyn Sura, Devon Panetta and Brandon Bukofski . 2nd:  Meadow Stavetski and Mackenzie Ball. 3rd:  Grace Dalmas, Ellie Lastovets and Brian Keegan.  

Mr. Fig also held a pumpkin carving contest. The best pumpkins were awarded to:

Overal Winner/Best of show & Best Group:  “Movie Time”  – four pumpkins were accompanying one another, Mickey Mouse, Stitch, Mike Wazowski, and a pumpkin adorning popcorn and tickets!

Gabrielle Eldridge, Ashlyn Przekop, Mallory Mayo ,Carisa Pierontoni.

Most Horrific:  “Pumpkin Eating Another Pumpkin” 

Lyzette Rodriquez, Amelia Chippel, Allison Zurek.

Cutest:  “Spongebob’s Pineapple House”

Kayla, Olivia, Magalie, McKenna.

Most Creative:  “Dunkin’ Donuts”

Tiara Thomas, Joe Fox, Glen Hulsizer, Christine Mozeko.

School Spirit:  “Trojan Football Helmet”

Chris Shon, Shayne Gallagher, Zack Pelton, Jessica Skaladzian.

Craftsmanship:  “Killer Pumpkin”

Larissa Becker, John Shoemaker, Shaquan Douglas, Yessica Dominguez.

Classic:  “Boo”

Josie Park, Alexis Atkins, Riley Baird.