On the night of August 13 (Friday the 13th!!) the "Let there be Lights" event took place.
This was the public's first look with an unobstructed view.

The brand new $220,000 set of lights at Sonora High's Dunlavy Field were formally and officially turned on at about 9 p. m. by Bill Dunlavy, son of the stadium's namesake.

The Dunlavys

Chris Bateman, principal Todd Dearden
and coach Rick Francis

Fan Norm Burke wanted to "ease into viewing the field without the old poles"

Gates opened at 7 p.m. Events included performances by The Golden Regiment and Wildcat cheerleaders plus a short football scrimmage.

Let There Be Lights!

2010 Varsity Football Team and Cheerleaders

Proceeds from the $5 entry fee go toward Phase 2 of the project: installation of a $350,000 all-weather track.

Thanks for the Lights!