DAILY NEWS PHOTOS/Sandy Cunningham

Brian Williams, who signed a letter of intent to play football for the University of Louisiana at Monroe Wednesday, is surrounded by family, friends and school officials. Shown are, from left, seated: mom Ernestine Williams, Brian Williams and Acting Superintendent Willie “Toni” Breaux; and standing: assistant principal Linda Pittman, brothers Briste Williams and Eric Williams, sister Eleanor Williams, former BHS assistant principal Leslie Rayborn, principal Lesley McKinley, head football coach Craig Jones and coach Adrian Frazier.