Children run around in excitement as they prepare to line up for festive games and treats. The annual TISD Athletics community trunk or treat will be hosted on Wednesday, Oct. 30, starting at 5 p.m. in the multipurpose building at Texas High School.
This year’s annual Trunk or Treat will include face painting, candy and games. Many of the athletic departments will host a booth with games such as pick up pumpkins and a darts game as well as many more fun activities for kids of all ages to enjoy.
“I think the biggest [accomplishment is] just seeing the games where our student-athletes are interacting with the younger kids.” head coach Gerry Stanford said. “You get to see a lot of smiles on faces right there, and just seeing our athletes serve our community is a big deal for us.”
The Trunk or Treat focuses on building relations within the community. It allows kids to enjoy themselves, dress out in their favorite costumes, and play all sorts of games. It’s also a way for the student-athlete to interact with kids, and bond with their teammates and coaches.
The Trunk or Treat event focuses primarily on building relationships within the community by allowing kids to enjoy themselves, dress up, and indulge in festive games. Additionally, it allows student-athletes to interact with kids while bonding with their teammates and coaches.
“It’s just some type of kicking game trying to make it relevant to our sport but at the same time something kids of all ages can do.” soccer coach Stefanie Vogel said. “It’s fun watching the kids come up in their costumes and attempt to play soccer.”
Although this event primarily serves the amusement of little kids, students of all ages helped work the event while creating memories.
“I’m actually pretty excited for it because I love volunteering,” sophomore Bella Brush said. “I feel it’s probably going to be messy because coaches are running it, but I think it will be fun.”
The coaches intend to unite members across the district by allowing students in all sports and grade levels to assist TISD in hosting the event.
“It builds relations with the community and helps bring kids out,” Vogel said. “Hopefully, it helps people decide where they’re going to high school.”
