The 2008-2009 ECHS Athletic Banquet was held Tuesday night, May 5, 2009, at the Winnie-Stowell Community Building. The night's activities began with a welcome address from Kaityln Schmidt which was followed by the presentation of the "Buc Backer" by Tammie Gilfillian. Mr. Mark Huddleston was honored with the Buc Backer award for his many contributions to East Chambers athletics. The cheerleaders were recognized and then the night's guest speaker was introduced. Mr. Ray Woodard, the newly hired head football coach for Lamar University, addressed the crowd with words regarding the importance of team over individual. Coach Woodard played college and professional football and has coached at the high school and college levels. The night's activities continued with the presentation of honors and awards for each sport. Then superintendent Mr. Scott Campbell presented the J. D. Hutson award which is given to the outstanding male and female athlete. This year's recipients were Trey Lambert and Taylor Kurek. The Hutson award was followed with the presentation of the Floyd George Memorial award received by Cheyenne Majors and Donte Raymond. Zachary Zbranek concluded the banquet with the farewell address.