Old traditional bonfire brought back

Image: Homecoming bonfire — The Senior class gathers together for reflection and fun at the Homecoming bonfire.

Homecoming bonfire — The Senior class gathers together for reflection and fun at the Homecoming bonfire. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Senior’s torch — Each senior uses the torch they were given to set the fire.

Senior’s torch — Each senior uses the torch they were given to set the fire. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: The blaze begins — The bonfire begins to blaze, but the Italy Fire Department was standing by.

The blaze begins — The bonfire begins to blaze, but the Italy Fire Department was standing by. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Italy Fire Department — Sal Perales and Tommy Sutherland spray the area down around the bonfire.

Italy Fire Department — Sal Perales and Tommy Sutherland spray the area down around the bonfire. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Michaels and Wallace — A Wortham Bulldog to throw into the blaze. 1…2…3…

Michaels and Wallace — A Wortham Bulldog to throw into the blaze. 1…2…3… (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Bulldog into the fire — The Bulldog was consumed by the blaze – much like the Bulldog football players on Friday night.

Bulldog into the fire — The Bulldog was consumed by the blaze – much like the Bulldog football players on Friday night. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: IHS cheerleaders — The firelight is the backdrop for the fun.

IHS cheerleaders — The firelight is the backdrop for the fun. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: The blaze burning down — It didn’t take long for the bonfire to settle down and become a glow of embers.

The blaze burning down — It didn’t take long for the bonfire to settle down and become a glow of embers. (Anne Sutherland)

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