Football Banquet

The day after we returned from St George at Thanksgiving we had the Alta Football Banquet. I had offered to head up the banquet over a month prior, but didn't realize how close to traveling it would be! Oh well! We made it work since I had gone out prior to going out of town to order balloons etc and get all the other decor etc we would need. I also had a lot a help from coaches and other parents- thank heavens! :)

 Coach Te'o was all about doing the banquet differently this year. We made it a pot luck dinner at the school and all football teams were included and the awards were handled differently as well. I have to say that I really enjoyed the changes. I don't think that we need to go over the top with things to make them meaningful. In years past we have spent LOADS of money on gifts and fancy event centers. I loved that it was at the school, we had the help of the custodians and administrators and parents and families were involved. 

 This shot of Will is my favorite from that night. Coach Te'o had changed the rules for lettering and he was worried that he hadn't had enough varsity playing time to letter, but he DID! You can see just how pleased he is that he got it! Woo hoo!

 I am so grateful for the football program! It has instilled such amazing work ethic, team building, respect and friendships! These two are some of Will's best friends-This is Hayden and Parker.

 And this cute kid right here is Tyler Hill! I am thankful that Will has been surrounded by wonderful kids, parents, coaches and administrators as well as a great athletic director who LOVES him! He is his TA for 1st period and thinks the world of him!

Most of all I am thrilled for the improvement that Will made this season! He has already had a sit down with his coaches who had  nothing but praise for his attitude and hard work. They are thrilled he will return next year and fully intend him to be a starter! Now it's time to work in the off season to make it all happen! GO HAWKS!!

PS- on a side note they also announced on this night that they would be getting a new turf field before next season! Very cool!