Mrs. Hyles has happy tears — Mrs. Hyles was honored with a standing ovation at the FCCLA & FFA Banquet this week. After 39 years, retirement is in her future. (Anne Sutherland)
Megan and Lexie — FCCLA President and Vice President give instruction before the banquet. (Anne Sutherland)
FFA Officers — 2009-2010 FFA Officers (L-R) Dan Crownover, Jacqualyn Crowley, Haley Pittmon, Jase Holden (in back), Matt Brummett, Bailey Bumpus, Kyle Wilkins (in back) and Drew Windham. (Anne Sutherland)
FCCLA Officers — 2009-2010 FCCLA Officers (L-R) Jameka Copeland, Kaytlyn, Bales, Megan Richards, Kelli Strickland, Lexie Miller and Megan Hopkins. (Anne Sutherland)
Guest Speaker — Steve Gaylord was the special guest speaker and told the students about positive attitudes. “I Can, I Care” (Anne Sutherland)
Happy Lauren — Winner of the Fortnightly Club Award, Lauren Geralds. (Anne Sutherland)
Smilin’ Bryan — Bryan Michael won the Sandi Paiano Award. (Anne Sutherland)
Casey gives the announcement — Casey Hyles Holden reminded the audience of how special her grandmother, Maidie Hyles, was to this school and town. (Anne Sutherland)
Kelli Strickland — Kelli was awarded the Maidie Hyles Scholarship. (Anne Sutherland)
Megan gives award — Megan Richards gives Megan Hopkins the President’s Award. (Anne Sutherland)
Dan announces — FFA President, Dan Crownover, announces several awards. He also thanked his fellow members for giving him a wonderful opportunity. (Anne Sutherland)
Allysa gives awards — Alyssa Richards is a new officer for the FFA and gives the Greenhand Awards to students (L-R) Jake Escamilla, (Alyssa), Marcus Surles and Brandon Jacinto. (Anne Sutherland)
The Pittmon’s — Mr. and Mrs. Todd Pittmon were awarded Honorary membership to the Italy Chapter of the FFA for all of their help and advisement. Also, honored were Mr. and Mrs. James Hobbs. (Anne Sutherland)
Omar is a winner — Omar Estrada wins the Star Chapter Farmer award. He also is the new president of FFA. (Anne Sutherland)
Helpful hands — Sonny Dickerson congratulates Jon Walton on his officer renewal. (Anne Sutherland)