The annual spring schoolwide walk is coming around again at Hollis Brookline High School, except now it is going to be taking place in fall. This year, the walk will be held Oct. 22 to kick off Red Ribbon Week.

Red Ribbon Week is intended to raise awareness for students to make healthy choices. Students are encouraged to wear red on the 22nd to help the cause gain attention.

The administration decided to move the walk to the fall because of spring testing.

"Smarter Balance testing, NECAPS and AP (tests)" said Principal Richard Barnes, "(makes it) a really busy time of year."

The Life of a Cavalier Club has created and displayed posters promoting the walk around the school. Students and staff will be asked to make a healthy pledge this week and next week during CavBlock.

The pledges will be displayed in the back lobby on the day of the walk. Students may leave the pledges anonymous if they wish to do so.

Life of a Cavalier Club supports the cause and will be a big player in raising awareness for the cause. Its motto is "Respect yourself, make healthy choices"

Since it will be too cold for popsicles, Lull Farm donated 30-50 pumpkins that will be used for pumpkin carving. The usual band will still perform this year, as well, so be prepared for some cool music and pumpkin carving.

Emma Dougherty is a senior at Hollis Brookline High School.