How about something unexpected such as Katrina's admission that she has been secretly in love with her teacher as well? She is enamored by his intelligence and sensitivity, and that big muscles and a thick head such as the ones Brom Bones possess has never been to her liking. You could portray her something like Belle in Beauty and the Beast. A girl who loves to read and study and who values things in life that other girls her age don't...give her wisdom beyond her years and none of that superficial stuff. Katrina is no Brainless Barbie doll who is seeking a Ken Doll relationship.
As a result, Brom Bones attempts to scare Icabod away from Katrina by posing as the dreadful Headless Horseman, but Icabod, in a moment of intellectual inspiration exposes Brom for the fake he is, and Brom is the one found the next morning in a pumpkin patch with his "head" in his arms and a note for the town warning them to be careful of the stories they hear and pass along.
This sounds like a fun assignment, and one you should enjoy retelling. Let your imagination run wild, and try recording it into a tape recorder first. Then, simply play it back and right it down for editing and polishing.
Good Luck!
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