Streator Bulldog Football...It's Great to be a Bulldog!

I think that everyone would agree Football Season is one of the best times of the year.  To many, it means going to support their favorite team on Friday night.  It means sweatshirts, chili, and Fall!  When I went to Streator High School, I loved nothing more than cheering for the Bulldogs - and not much has changed!  My family and I continue to support the Red and White every Friday night!

I was asked to do a photo session for the seniors this season.  I was more than pleased to do so.  I have many of these young men as students.  In the classroom, many of them are always able to provide me with a good laugh.  After seeing a couple of their coaches - I no longer wonder where they get their quirky ways.  

To continue with the humor, some of these players liked the camera more than others.  

Trying to get teenage boys to cooperate and pose for a photo shoot can be challenging, but when I asked them to sit a certain way, hold the ball a certain way, look a certain way, and showed them what I meant- it was easy!  The seniors lined up, did what I asked of them, and they provided me with some really great shots.  

I've seen the hard work of some of these seniors and I have no doubt that many of them are going to be successful. Some of them are phenomenal students, others are great athletes, and many of them are a combination of the two.  Along with that, they all have hilarious personalities!  

The Football Program has a Mother's Club that works very hard in gaining support for their sons and the program as a whole.  One of my favorite parts of this photo shoot was when some of the boys willingly took pictures with their mothers.   A couple of them were hesitant, a couple also jumped at the opportunity.  When they're older they will appreciate this picture.  There is nothing more precious than the love between a mother and her son!  

This group of men has coaches that dedicate 110% of their time and work endlessly in building a great program.  In today's world, it's tough at times to find athletes that want to give that same 110%.  This group of boys, I am confident, will pay their coaches with that respect. 

Until next time...