Senior Night has been a part of Baldwin’s culture for many years, across all sports, ranging from football, volleyball, wrestling and more. This year’s new head football coach for the BHS team, David Bowen, has reintroduced an event to the culture, Military Night, which had been a tradition previously years ago.

For many, Military Night is a welcomed addition to the football culture, for players and parents alike.

“Absolutely, I really like it, we get new jerseys as a team, but it’s bigger than that. It is showing respect to the people who fought for our country and fought for our freedom,” senior Trysten Heck said.

“I think it is a very special night, I think we need it for the community, I think it is a good thing to honor those who served our country and get the whole community together,” freshman Samuel Darnell said.

“It is a good chance to bring together the community and the team for a fun night with family and friends watching Bulldog football,” Bowen said.

With all of the positivity surrounding the new event among players, it looks like Military Night is here to stay.

“I would like it to stay because I found it special to play a home game and have our veterans celebrated, and I would like it to stay for my senior year,” Darnell said.

“It is also still Senior Night and Military Night, it is a big deal for both to show respect for those who fought for our country and the seniors,” Heck said.

There are several football players on the team that have friends or family who served in the military, which adds to the positivity behind Military Night.

“Both of my grandpas served in the military, I have a lot of relatives who served, my uncle served, my great grandpa served in the Red Cross and negotiated the release of prisoners and earned a medal,” Darnell said.

“I think having Military Appreciation Night is a good chance to honor the current and past military members that sometimes don’t get enough recognition,” Bowen said.