Firing away at the CCHS studio

Sara Martin, left, and teacher Brian Bohlen arrange the firewood for lighting as Martin’s classmates wait to see the blaze begin. Press photos by Kate Hayden

James Fox tends to the fire as classmates watch the blaze take over the pit behind the Charles City High School.

Hannah Meighan buries her pottery under a solid layer of sawdust on Tuesday.

From left: Alyssa Singleton, Brianna Carey and Laquita Blackman bury their classmates’ projects.