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Firing up for Homecoming

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CSC student and firefighter Connor Whiteford, senior of Wood Lake, starts the bonfire Monday as part of the Homecoming pep rally and bonfire. —Photo by Jordyn Hulinsky
CSC student and firefighter Connor Whiteford, senior of Wood Lake, starts the bonfire Monday as part of the Homecoming pep rally and bonfire. —Photo by Jordyn Hulinsky

Firefighters ignited the bonfire with gasoline to get the flames roaring. The cheerleaders and dance team grooved to the music as students gathered outside behind the resident halls to be introduced to the Fall 2015 sports teams Monday night.

The students cheered as the cross country, golf, rodeo, volleyball and football teams were each recognized at the annual pep rally. Each team had members say a few words to thank the student body for the support given to athletics at each sporting event.

“We want to thank all our fans who come out to our home games,” volleyball player Nikki Schmidt, senior of Sterling, Colorado, said. “We really appreciate the support.”

Football members joined together to “bring juice,” something they do before every game as they beat on their chest and hum in sync.

The fire was raging as students crowded around the heat. From three feet back you could feel the temperature rise, any closer and you would get too toasty. Firefighters stayed near to ensure safety.  Students grabbed hot dogs and hot chocolate as they waited for the flames to simmer down in order to roast marshmallows for a s’more.

A brave soul began the marshmallow roasting as they stood close to the fire possibly singeing the baby hairs off their skin. It didn’t take long for the marshmallows to become warm and gooey as the flames and hot coals made it golden perfection.