De’Andranise McCullen, 17, senior cheers with her squad Wednesday at the Natchez High School Bonfire. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Trennedy Adams, 17, junior tuba player performs in the Natchez High School marching band Wednesday during the Natchez High School homecoming bonfire. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

The crowd listens as the Natchez High School band and cheerleaders perform Wednesday at the Natchez High School Bonfire for Natchez Homecoming week. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Homecoming queen Ta’Keria Owens, 17, dances with her squad Wednesday at the Natchez High School Bonfire. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

A crowd forms around the bonfire Wednesday during the Natchez High School homecoming bonfire. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

A crowd of students stand around 7th grader Darius Woods,13, while he dances to the music at the Natchez High School homecoming bonfire. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Natchez Highschool cheerleaders lead the crowd in a dance Wednesday at the Natchez High School Bonfire. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)