The culmination of homecoming week is always the dance, but one of the most popular activities associated with this celebration week is the annual NatronaFest. Every Thursday before homecoming night, NatronaFest is held by the high school. This event is filled with a wide variety of food trucks, live music, activities, and club booths. This is a great time to socialize with people and look into clubs or communities you wish to join or learn about. When asked before the event what she was excited for, Melissa Hilt said “I just want everyone to come and have a good time.” The consensus among our Gusher newspaper staff was that it was definitely a good time.
Every sunset at the end of NatronaFest, a very long standing tradition, the burning of the NC, is carried out. The atmosphere during this final event is very energetic, almost as if the feeling is passing through the air. As with every year, there was a mini band, assembled with the section leaders and selected students of the marching band playing live music for the entirety of Natrona Fest. “I think it’s wonderful. I love that they’re gonna go around and play,” said Hilt.
This entire event is positively viewed by the public, especially by the students and staff that attend NCHS. Sophomore Marcos Saavedra said that he was excited for Natrona Fest because of the marching band, and that he would probably go this year. “There were a lot of people. The different food trucks were there and we focused on bringing attention to it this year. And people brought their families,” said freshman Isabella Matas.
