Columbus Junior High cheerleaders Harley Lewis (left), Aubrey Sosa, Rhylin Barten and Norah Wall cheer for a crowd during the Homecoming Parade, Wednesday, Oct. 1, near Memorial Stadium.
Columbus High School homecoming court members Ty Wiggs (left), Keyon Hemphill, Jada Brown, Brody Tribe and Ava Heffley (bottom) ride on a vintage fire engine during the Homecoming Parade, Wednesday, Oct. 1, near Memorial Stadium.Columbus Youth Sports cheerleaders smile at the crowd while riding on a trailer float during the Homecoming Parade, Wednesday, Oct. 1, near Memorial Stadium.Columbus High School senior Rylan Carruthers and Columbus Volunteer Fire Department firefighter Franklin Sosa light the Class of 2026 senior bonfire during the Homecoming Community Pep Rally, Wednesday, Oct. 1, at Columbus High School.The Columbus High School's Class of 2026 senior bonfire blazes high during the Homecoming Community Pep Rally, Wednesday, Oct. 1, at Columbus High School.A young boy scratches his head while watching the Columbus High School Class of 2026 senior bonfire during the Homecoming Community Pep Rally, Wednesday, Oct. 1, at Columbus High School.A firefighter with Columbus Volunteer Fire Department sprays water to control the perimeter of the Columbus High School Class of 2026 senior bonfire during the Homecoming Community Pep Rally, Wednesday, Oct. 1, at Columbus High School.