“It’s my last year in Beachwood, so it’s the last time I get to see the bonfire or the parade, so to me it’s more special than any other year,” said senior Heather Wieder.

Some students explained what they would like to see improved next year.

“[If I were in charge of the bonfire], I would allow people to get closer to the fire and I would let people roast marshmallows and make s’mores,” said junior cheerleader Hannah Richardson. “I would also make sure there are enough doughnuts and apple cider for everyone.”

“I would make the parade last longer and put the bonfire somewhere else where there is more space because many people were too close together,” said junior Samantha Tall.

“It was a pretty friendly experience and [fun for the whole family]. The best part is the fact that everybody in the community was invited,” said junior Aliyah Patterson.

Many loved the doughnuts, entertainment and the experience of bonding with the rest of the community.  This was a night for families and friends to come together and enjoy a warm experience by the fire.