Halloween

Informal -
Halloween is one of the most important days in an OU student's life. People come from all over just to see this party. Every year I have had the time of my life staying up all night celebrating Halloween. Athens would have nothing exciting about them if we decided to stop celebrating. Even though most students think it is just about the drinking, this Halloween celebration is for so many people. The kids who get to go trick or treating down court street, and all of the townies that finally have something fun to do that night. Our Halloween celebration is one of the biggest parties in the country. We should definitely keep it. Getting rid of the Halloween celebration would be like getting rid of an old tradition that we do every year. We just cannot do it. So save Halloween for the students of OU and the townies of Athens and everyone will be happy.

Formal -
The Halloween celebration at Ohio University is not only an event for the students, but it is also an event for all the residents of Athens, Ohio. The kids whose neighborhoods cannot afford trick or treating can come to Court Street on this day and go to all of the business receiving candy. People come from all over to be able to see this magnificent celebration. With two bands playing and all of the interesting costumes, anyone would enjoy this. People who come from other countries can understand what Halloween is all about. This celebration has been going on for several years and is more like a tradition now than just a party. People have been coming to Athens, OH to celebrate Halloween for years, and to take it away would just disappoint and upset several people. Being a part of such a celebration is something you can brag about to anyone. Every time I tell someone I am from Ohio University the first thing they ask me is about Halloween. It is a special part of Athens that no one should take away.