Its getting hot in here

The heat is real at the palisade highschool bonfire. After the volleyball team dominated Eagle Valley last Thursday night the students who packed the gym rushed out to the softball fields where there was a large heap of wood awaiting their arrival. The first flame was lit and the whole pile became blazing hot. Students gathered around and roasted while socializing with their closest friends. The bonfire that has occurred every year since students went to the old high school is a place to socialize and relax. It is ment to build community in the students at Palisade High School. Alike the students of the 2022-23 school year the students of the past also gathered around to celebrate at bonfires. The alumni of Palisade have participated in this tradition that goes back many generations. Palisade alumni Jon Seriani said “It was the first time you got to get together with your friends outside of school that you normally didn't get to see during school hours.” Jon states “We all enjoyed it. Honestly the bonfires were one of my favorite school functions to attend.” Hakuna matata is a reality at the homecoming bonfire. Freshman Hunter Howard says he “enjoyed hanging out with his friends in a less controlled environment.” As the freshman get to the bonfire excitedly our seniors slowly took their time taking in their last school bonfire at Palisade. Senior Brett Rozman says “Freshman year bonfire was my favorite year because I was excited. I didn't know what to expect and it ended up being a great time.” Rozman believes that this tradition is important because students look forward to it at the beginning of every school year.