By: Megan Clark Campus Life Editor
The annual Bonfire Kickoff to Homecoming Week occurred on the lawn outside the math and nursing building the evening of Oct. 12, 2015.
The bonfire was accompanied by the school pep band, a KWOU DJ, and Western’s cheerleading squad.
The Western “W” shaped effigy fire blazed for a good hour and a half before burning the separate pile of stacked wood to cinders. During the fire, students could watch a pie eating contest and snacks were offered to students at no cost.
Marilisa Peña, a senior forensic science major said, “I didn’t come the last few years, so I thought I’d come out. I think it’s pretty awesome, I don’t normally go to bonfires as large as this.”
The bonfire was a successful way to start off the week, pulling in a large crowd of observers brimming with school spirit.
“I’ll be honest, I’ve always been disappointed in our school spirit, but there’s quite bit [tonight] … I’m hoping we can amp it up,” said Shannon Haas, a senior computer science major.
Barbara Dearing, executive director of intercollegiate athletics, and Arne Ferguson, head football coach, were also in attendance.
Dearing urged students to keep the spirit going for the upcoming football home game against Central Washington, Saturday, Oct. 17 after their huge victory last week over the previously no. 6 team in the nation.
“We need you to come out and root us on,” said Dearing.
