Students in the Randolph National Art Honor Society (NAHS) showcased their creativity at the annual Jack-o’-Lantern Walk at Crystal Springs Resort in Vernon Township from Oct. 25–26.

The event highlighted their artistic talents while offering visitors an interactive Halloween experience, complete with voting for the most imaginative designs.

Inspired by the unique stylistic choices of stop-motion director Tim Burton, the pumpkin carvings featured designs from “Coraline,” “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Corpse Bride.” The students used carving, scraping and lighting techniques to capture Burton’s eerie yet whimsical aesthetic, depicting characters or objects from his films. Participants also constructed props to enhance their displays.

Art Teacher Allison Abney coordinated the project, organizing design sessions for students  and helping them assemble the display at Crystal Springs.

“It has been challenging but very fun to plan and lead this initiative,” NAHS president Jessica Leonard said. “Pumpkin carving is one of our favorite fall activities, and I love seeing how everyone’s design complements the others.”

Fellow NAHS member Jayden Arcala agreed. “It was pretty fun since I’m typically a digital artist, and I got to experience a more hands-on medium and contribute to a fun project,” he said.

This marked Randolph NAHS’s debut at the Crystal Springs event—a milestone for a group dedicated to community service through the visual arts. After competing this year, the Randolph members said they hoped to return next Halloween and carve out even more creativity.