• On the visitor’s side of Queen City Bulldog Stadium is this one ticket booth being manned by Ivy Wong. The gentleman on the left is from the Grace Community School.
    On the visitor’s side of Queen City Bulldog Stadium is this one ticket booth being manned by Ivy Wong. The gentleman on the left is from the Grace Community School.
  • Inside the stadium or outside either, the Queen City High School cheerleaders make an impressive group. Photos on page by Neil Abeles
    Inside the stadium or outside either, the Queen City High School cheerleaders make an impressive group. Photos on page by Neil Abeles
  • This digital camera crew is taping the Queen City football game from the end zone area for a more helpful view of the action. This camera is being operated by the Grace Community School from Tyler.
    This digital camera crew is taping the Queen City football game from the end zone area for a more helpful view of the action. This camera is being operated by the Grace Community School from Tyler.
  • The best feature of these Queen City school supporters is their smile in support of the school’s ag department and program. Showing the tee shirts they are selling are, from left, Amanda Leverett, Abigail Leverett, Katie Steward and Donald Steward.
    The best feature of these Queen City school supporters is their smile in support of the school’s ag department and program. Showing the tee shirts they are selling are, from left, Amanda Leverett, Abigail Leverett, Katie Steward and Donald Steward.
  • Queen City’s David Howard is doing his best to quickly serve the public at the football game. The concession stand is operated in support of the school band.
    Queen City’s David Howard is doing his best to quickly serve the public at the football game. The concession stand is operated in support of the school band.
  • A popular spot just at the edge of Bulldog Stadium is this “Swaggin’ Wagon.” Here spirt gear such as tee shirts and caps may be purchased to support the high school and its many program extras.
    A popular spot just at the edge of Bulldog Stadium is this “Swaggin’ Wagon.” Here spirt gear such as tee shirts and caps may be purchased to support the high school and its many program extras.
  • Total Medical Supply of Texarkana is meeting the public and giving out information at the Queen City Bulldog football game. The company has also chosen to support the Queen City Bulldog cheerleaders. The company ships diabetic medical supplies such as con
    Total Medical Supply of Texarkana is meeting the public and giving out information at the Queen City Bulldog football game. The company has also chosen to support the Queen City Bulldog cheerleaders. The company ships diabetic medical supplies such as con
  • All around Queen City High are student messages and paintings. At the football stadium, Tabitha Proctor and her son Cohen are walking on the Paw Prints Road, a project which raises money for seniors.
    All around Queen City High are student messages and paintings. At the football stadium, Tabitha Proctor and her son Cohen are walking on the Paw Prints Road, a project which raises money for seniors.
  • To record the football game,the band program and many other activities out on the field, several electronic technicians are on top of the press box.They are, indeed, above the crowd.
    To record the football game,the band program and many other activities out on the field, several electronic technicians are on top of the press box.They are, indeed, above the crowd.

Football Sidelines

To borrow a phrase, “it takes a community” to support Friday Night Football in Queen City. This is taking place at the school’s football stadium on game night.

Take a walk around, especially before the game and one can see an awful lot going on along the sidelines or just inside the ticket gate. It’s like a festival.

A number of adults are manning tables and concession stands to raise money for various school projects and student “extras.”

Some of ones seen Friday were the band program, the ag department, medical and health aides, tickets and programs, student contests and spirit games. Then one adds all the electronic items for video, broadcast and public announcing.

Add next the officials, referees, press box, emergency and crowd control helpers. Of course there is the music, drums and noise which goes on continually. The scene is one of entertainment, not just football.

Let it be known, if one wants to have a good time, see friends, support youth and be amazed at what young people can accomplish, go to the Friday night game. This photographer did recently, and here are some of the things he noticed.