Italy High School surrounds the town with Homecoming

Anne Sutherland Posted September 26, 2009 12:15pm Italy High School

Image: Large and in charge — Sheriff Johnny Brown and company entered the Homecoming Parade. — Large and in charge — Sheriff Johnny Brown and company entered the Homecoming Parade. (Anne Sutherland)

With careful planning and coordination, the Italy High School Homecoming Parade came off without a hitch. The entries moved up College Street and straight downtown before they headed back to the dome. It looked like the strong spirit of the Gladiator was standing straight and tall.

The IHS Cheerleaders led the crowd in victory chants and songs. Senior Oscar Gonzales was crowned Homecoming King and everyone was excited about the upcoming events for Friday evening.

Homecoming Photos

IHS Regiment Band — The Italy Flag Corp leads the way for the band. (Anne Sutherland)

Ivan and Meagan — Ivan Roldan and Meagan Hopkins wave hello. (Anne Sutherland)

Dan and Lexie — Dan Crownover and Lexie Miller in the parade. (Anne Sutherland)

Drew and Aaron — Drew Windham and Aaron Thomas in the convertible. (Anne Sutherland)

Courtney and Oscar — Courtney Westbrook and Oscar Gonzalez say howdy. (Anne Sutherland)

Jameka and Shelby — Jameka Copeland and Shelby Gilley, freshman and junior princesses, ride in a beautiful convertible driven by Gary Wood. (Anne Sutherland)

Kaitlyn, Ross and Sierra — Kaitlyn Rossa, Ross Enriquez and Sierra Harris say hello. (Anne Sutherland)

IHS Varsity Football — The guys are ready for the game. (Anne Sutherland)

Who are they — Tavarus Griffin, Desmond Anderson, Robert Sparks, Jasenio Anderson, Kyle Wilkins, Justin Hayes and Jacob Lopez ride the trailer. (Anne Sutherland)

Jeff and Eduardo — Jeff Claxton, Eduardo Garcia, Jonathan Nash and Ryan Ashcraft are in the parade. (Anne Sutherland)

JV and Varsity cheerleaders — Combine spirit and personality and you get this float of cheerleaders. (Anne Sutherland)

IYAA Rocks — IYAA cheerleaders have spirit. (Anne Sutherland)

Here come the boys — IYAA football have their Homecoming on Saturday. (Anne Sutherland)

Go Volleyball — Get ready for the net, ladies. (Anne Sutherland)

Jr High Football — Coach Coker rides the float with the guys. (Anne Sutherland)

Sunshine, Haley and Larry — Principal Parker, daughter Haley and Larry Mayberry throw candy at the crowd. (Anne Sutherland)

Hobbs says howdy — The Hobbs Feed & Supply truck totes the Lions Club members. (Anne Sutherland)

Huddle up — The Varsity players huddle during the pep rally. (Anne Sutherland)

Ready for battle — Zach Hernandez, Isaac Medrano and Ivan Roldan at the pep rally. (Anne Sutherland)

Katie and Anna — Happy Homecoming to Katie Byers and Anna Viers. (Anne Sutherland)

King Oscar — Senior Oscar Gonzales wins the crown for Homecoming King. (Anne Sutherland)