The George E. Scott Memorial Scholarship Dinner

Image: Wanda Scott & Family — Wanda Scott said the scholarship was her husband George’s legacy.

Wanda Scott & Family — Wanda Scott said the scholarship was her husband George’s legacy. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Weldon Holley and Jenna Bankhead — Weldon and Jenna working hard collecting dinner tickets.

Weldon Holley and Jenna Bankhead — Weldon and Jenna working hard collecting dinner tickets. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Lots of Barbeque — The delicious food was provided by Bubba’s Barbeque.

Lots of Barbeque — The delicious food was provided by Bubba’s Barbeque. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Jenna Bankhead and Diane Lawson — Jenna and Diane working together to help raise more funds for the scholarship.

Jenna Bankhead and Diane Lawson — Jenna and Diane working together to help raise more funds for the scholarship. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Lots of Hungry Folks — The Italy community came out and showed their support.

Lots of Hungry Folks — The Italy community came out and showed their support. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Bob and Connie Reeves — Bob and Connie come every year to show their support.

Bob and Connie Reeves — Bob and Connie come every year to show their support. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Addie Grace Mathers — Ain’t she cute?

Addie Grace Mathers — Ain’t she cute? (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: IHS Athletic Boosters — The Riddle’s check out the newest fundraising effort by the IHS Athletic Booster Club. Bronze plaques are being sold for the chairs in the Dome as a fundraiser for scholarships that awarded by the Booster Club every year.

IHS Athletic Boosters — The Riddle’s check out the newest fundraising effort by the IHS Athletic Booster Club. Bronze plaques are being sold for the chairs in the Dome as a fundraiser for scholarships that awarded by the Booster Club every year. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: More Italy Supporters — Time to catch up with friends while supporting a good cause.

More Italy Supporters — Time to catch up with friends while supporting a good cause. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Ann Hyles and grandson — Anne Hyles said, “When I think of Gorge Scott I think of what he gave to this school and to this town. His dream was that every kid that graduated from Italy High School would be able to get a college degree. He got the scholarship started so this could happen and he started it with is own money. He truly gave his life for this school.”

Ann Hyles and grandson — Anne Hyles said, “When I think of Gorge Scott I think of what he gave to this school and to this town. His dream was that every kid that graduated from Italy High School would be able to get a college degree. He got the scholarship started so this could happen and he started it with is own money. He truly gave his life for this school.” (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Pastor Timothy Thomas — Timothy is the pastor of the First Methodist Church in Italy. “I am new to Italy and I always believe in supporting the community I live in.”

Pastor Timothy Thomas — Timothy is the pastor of the First Methodist Church in Italy. “I am new to Italy and I always believe in supporting the community I live in.” (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: The whole town is here — Great company and a great cause.

The whole town is here — Great company and a great cause. (Submitted Photo)

Image: Howard Morgan says, “Hi!” — Remembering a great man, supporting local youth and sharing a great meal is what the George E. Scott Memorial Scholarship dinner is all about.

Howard Morgan says, “Hi!” — Remembering a great man, supporting local youth and sharing a great meal is what the George E. Scott Memorial Scholarship dinner is all about. (Submitted Photo)

Image: Food and friends — The George E. Scott Memorial Scholarship dinner is also a great opportunity to mingle with neighbors and friends.

Food and friends — The George E. Scott Memorial Scholarship dinner is also a great opportunity to mingle with neighbors and friends. (Submitted Photo)

Image: Carson Hyles fills up — Carson Hyles is enjoying the meal.

Carson Hyles fills up — Carson Hyles is enjoying the meal. (Submitted Photo)

Image: Plenty for all — It was fun to see all the families having a good time.

Plenty for all — It was fun to see all the families having a good time. (Submitted Photo)

Image: Got napkin? — Bubba’s barbeque was finger licking good.

Got napkin? — Bubba’s barbeque was finger licking good. (Submitted Photo)

Image: One plate just won’t do — Courtney Janek decides one plate just isn’t enough. – Just teasing you C.J.

One plate just won’t do — Courtney Janek decides one plate just isn’t enough. – Just teasing you C.J. (Submitted Photo)

Image: Doc and Sue Herrin — No that’s not Brad Pitt, it’s actually retired Italy dentist, Ervin Byers, and life long Italy resident, Sue Herrin, visiting between bites.

Doc and Sue Herrin — No that’s not Brad Pitt, it’s actually retired Italy dentist, Ervin Byers, and life long Italy resident, Sue Herrin, visiting between bites. (Submitted Photo)

Image: Becky and Mrs. Saxon — Becky Milligan explains how the fundraiser will work.

Becky and Mrs. Saxon — Becky Milligan explains how the fundraiser will work. (Submitted Photo)

Image: I think he likes it… — Jody Mathers and his son Rhett Mathers don’t hold anything back. Bubba’s Barbeque never had a chance.

I think he likes it… — Jody Mathers and his son Rhett Mathers don’t hold anything back. Bubba’s Barbeque never had a chance. (Submitted Photo)

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