
Hazard High School senior Ryan Whitaker, a member of the 2011 state champion football team, hammers a rivet to hang a sign recognizing the Bulldogs for their title as state Rep. Fitz Steele (at right) and Sen. Brandon Smith hold the sign in position. (photos by Cris Ritchie)
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Players and coaches were joined by district officials as the signs were hung recognizing the 2011 Class A state football champions on Thursday.
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Players and coaches were joined by district officials as the signs were hung recognizing the 2011 Class A state football champions on Thursday.
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Sen. Brandon Smith and Rep. Fitz Steele, along with Hazard Police Chief Minor Allen (at left), hang the Bulldogs' road sign at the north entrance of the Hazard bypass.
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Motorists in Hazard early Thursday afternoon may have noticed new signs at each end of the Hazard bypass. The signs were approved by the state, and hung in recognition of Hazard High School’s 2011 state football title, the school’s first ever in the sport.
Photos by Cris Ritchie