On Wednesday, Oct. 7, hundreds of students and parents gathered for the annual Homecoming parade and bonfire.  And this year, even a junked car was added to the fun.

As part of a senior class fundraiser, Al Meyers from Ken’s Auto Body donated a junked car and towed it to the practice football field, right by the bonfire.  For $3, students had 10 seconds to take swings at the car with a baseball bat.  Senior football player Carlo Puskas was the first to pay and did most damage to the old Chevy, as he quickly splintered the side mirrors and headlights.

At the bonfire, the marching band played “The Funk” and the cheerleaders and catettes encouraged the crowd to dance along as the piles of lumber burst into flames.  The Sweet Sixteen were also announced.

Another new element to the night was the addition of Jet’s Pizza.  Manager Halli Mansfield (Class of 2011) and the Jet Man mascot passed out goodies to the kids in the parade and then sold pizza and pop at the bonfire.  Jet’s donated 25% of the profits to the senior class.

The event started at 6:30 at Cornerstone Community Church on Lander Road for the parade.   Riding in pickup trucks decorated as floats, the fall sports teams and student council groups were led by the marching band and Sweet Sixteen riding in convertibles.