A fire blazes while fireworks go off during Springfield’s annual community-wide bonfire on Thursday, Oct. 4.
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Springfield High cheerleaders huddle up before performing a routine during the town’s annual bonfire on Thursday, Oct. 4.
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Springfield High students grab plates of pastalaya or cookies during the town’s annual bonfire on Councilman Tab Lobell’s property in Springfield on Thursday, Oct. 4.
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Something catches the attention of three Springfield High students while they sit on a truck’s tailgate during the town’s annual bonfire on Councilman Tab Lobell’s property in Springfield on Thursday, Oct. 4.
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Springfield High students gather in front of the bonfire while a few climb atop it during the town’s annual bonfire on Councilman Tab Lobell’s property in Springfield on Thursday, Oct. 4.
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Springfield High seniors take a picture in front of a 15-foot-high stack of firewood to commemorate the final time they’ll participate in the town’s annual bonfire as high school students.
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The Springfield High volleyball is introduced during the town’s annual bonfire on Thursday, Oct. 4.
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Springfield High cheerleaders perform a routine during the town’s annual bonfire on Thursday, Oct. 4.
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Springfield High freshman Blake Lobell, on ground, tries to force his way into a group photo during Springfield’s annual bonfire on Thursday, Oct. 4.
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Springfield High School football player Derrick Blount, left, tries to do a toe touch while SHS cheerleader Bryanna Gibbs watches during the town’s annual onfire on Thursday, Oct. 4.
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Two boys pass the time by throwing a football to each other during Springfield’s annual bonfire on Thursday, Oct. 4.
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Springfield High football player Noah Bonura, right, waves to the crowd before doing a toe touch during the town’s annual bonfire on Thursday, Oct. 4.
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Pictured is a 15-foot-high stack of firewood that would be used for Springfield’s annual bonfire on Thursday, Oct. 4.
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Springfield High students come together for a line dance during the town’s annual bonfire on Thursday, Oct. 4.
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Springfield High juniors shout as loud as they can to win a spirit competition during the town’s annual bonfire on Thursday, Oct. 4.