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Homecoming 2012: Pizza and a Bonfire Start Avon Lake's Big Weekend

Hundreds dine on all-you-can-eat pizza while students hold a rally.

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Avon Lake Homecoming, traditionally the city's biggest weekend, kicked off Oct. 4, with a pizza bake off and bonfire.

Hundreds turned out for the which was followed by a bonfire in the south lot at the high school. 

Under the watchful eyes of the a healthy bonfire roared as three football players tossed a life-sized effigy doll adorned with a Westlake Demons t-shirt, horns and devil's beard, into the fire.

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Were you there? Check out our photos from the evening in the Gallery.

And click here for the full schedule of Homecoming weekend events.

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