Slideshow: 2009 homecoming bonfire

With the help of the city council, Salida High Schoool students lit up a 60′ bonfire at Ben Oswald field, the first time in over twenty years.



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6 responses to “Slideshow: 2009 homecoming bonfire”

  1. Great coverage! Thanks Bill. So happy we won last night. Bayfield was undefeated till they headed to Salida.

  2. Cool tradition with lots of school spirit. Thanks for supporting!

  3. musical journalism- finally! love it

  4. okay that video work was incredible. thank you so much for posting this. also for taking the time to come to our little mallo roast and tape it. i truly appreciate it!

  5. Great tradition to bring back! We had a great time!
    Not sure what Jenifer F thinks she did. The HS Spirit Club (S Club) got this going. Kuddos to S Club and sponsor Bob Smith for taking on this project.
    Great filmwork Bill, but you had an airbag talking, not the organizers.

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