Halloween Memories

Here at Hillsdale’s corporate headquarters you’ll find touches of Halloween fun in all corners of the office. Desks are adorned with smiling jack-o-lanterns, wicked witches, and bountiful bowls of candy, while common areas are graced with ghoulish décor and devilish treats. Being the fan of Halloween that I am, I couldn’t help but ask my co-workers, “What’s your favorite Halloween memory, costume, or tradition?” Here are some of their answers

Tabatha, from accounts receivable, says her favorite part of the season is going to many of our Kentuckiana haunted houses and performing in a backyard haunt called the Hetzer Haunted House on Halloween night .This year they are taking food donations for the local chapter of Dare to Care.  

McClanahan dancers ready to perform in their Halloween best

A member of our sales support staff, Julie, spends a lot of time with her daughters at Irish dance competitions throughout the year. In October, she loves the Halloween competition when the girls forego their traditional dance gear for fun costumes. 

But costumes aren’t for everyone. So when our sales manager, Katrina, was asked to a costume party she was none too thrilled, “I hate dressing up for Halloween. But one year I had to go to a costume party when I was very pregnant, so I poked my legs and arms through a Hefty garbage bag, and stuffed it with newspaper, and went as a bag of trash.” 

Baby Jack's photo by Capture Me Photography

For Dawn in internet sales, this year Halloween is all about her baby boy, Jack. “As a huge fan of Halloween I started pondering Jack’s first Halloween costume in August.  The ideas were endless. Then, while having a conversation with a friend it hit me, it’s all in his name.  Over lunch my friend and I discussed all the wonderful “Jack” costumes we could think of.  We thought of everything from Jack-in-the-Box to Captain Jack Sparrow.  Brimming with this idea I went out and purchased Jack’s first Halloween costume, a fluffy soft Jack o’ Lantern.”    

A chainsaw pumpkin crafted by Jim Dethy

Laura, our international logistics manager, has a great family tradition. “For the past ten years, the highlight of our autumn comes in the form of Jim and Joan’s annual Halloween party.  Each year, they invite friends and family to enjoy an evening under the October moon.  We all bring our favorite dishes. There is music and karaoke.  This year my eight year old daughter, Isabelle, performed “Cowboy Casanova” and if you close your eyes you would swear it was Carrie Underwood. The entertainment is followed by a hayride around the farm complete with ghost stories. What better way to celebrate the season than with these wonderful friends!"      

Everyone at the Hillsdale Headquarters is excited to make more great Halloween memories tonight, and we’re wishing everyone a very Happy Halloween!