Historical February–March 2019 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Judge Dan Hudspeth (on the left), Rosedale Neighbors President, was joined by new judges Lars and Leaha Johnson this year.
Here are the winners: Ghostbuster–Ethan Taylor, 3 years old (Mom is the Dough Boy holding his hand) Pink Dragon–Alaura Taylor, 1st grade Voodoo Princess–Kabella Johnson, 5 years old, Kindergarten Murder Clown (from Special Effects)– Aiden Yount, 10 years old, St. Roch 5th grade. Aiden’s special enhancement was a zipper glued to his face! Sir Isaac Newton–Isaac Upchurch, 9 years old, Malinkrcrot Lisa and Cordouroy–Autumn Turner, 7 years old, Homeschooled Coffee Grower–Joshua Freeman, 6th grade, McKinley Zombie Bride–Olivia, 3rd grade, Mulanphy Refrigerator–Kai Logan, 5th grade, St. Roch Garden Gnome–Ben Rettig, 1 ½ years old! Master of Ceremonies and Party Founder Art Santen, shown on the right, told the TIMES that this was the 50th Anniversary of the annual Halloween party, and it was also his 85th birthday. “Because of these reasons, I am resigning my position as chairman of the party.” It has been a wonderful tradition for our neighborhood, one which should continue for many years to come. Thanks, Art!
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Twenty eighteen St. Roch Halloween costume competition winners and judges; complete original identifications preserved in article text.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, February–March 2019.
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