Seniors Presented Scholarships

Anne Sutherland Posted May 15, 2010 2:00am Italy High School

Image: Let there be cake — The graduating seniors from Italy High School were given a reception after the awards ceremony on Tuesday. — Let there be cake — The graduating seniors from Italy High School were given a reception after the awards ceremony on Tuesday. (Anne Sutherland)

There is nothing happier than a graduating high school senior with a scholarship and there were several seniors jumping for joy at Italy High School on Tuesday. The administration wants the under classmen to know they can achieve the same thing.

In a spirited assembly at the dome on Tuesday morning, IHS Principal, Tanya Parker, invited the student body to sit in graduating year groups. The seniors were on the floor and the rest of the students were in the stands. It was an incredible way to present the seniors their scholarships—in a room full of their peers and also have a “teaching moment” for the future grads.

The following are prerequisites for honor graduates and National Honor Society students to be presented a rope or collar.

The cord is for honor graduates. To be an honor graduate you had to take a fourth science and social studies with an overall average of 85. (These qualifications will change NEXT year now that “4 by 4” is in place).

The collars are for seniors in the National Honor Society, have completed the year with an 88 average in core classes, 40 community service hours, participated in either One Act Play, Small Schools Competition, or UIL events, and have not violated any character infractions.

Honor Graduates

Zach Hernandez
Megan Hopkins
Cori Jeffords
Jonathan Levy
Lexie Miller
Joshua Milligan
Jonathan Nash
Brandon Owens
Ivan Roldan
Kelli Strickland
Donald Walton
Brett Weber
Courtney Westbrook
Drew Windham
Colin Wilsford

National Honor Student
Dan Crownover *

*student is both an Honor Graduate and a National Honor Student

AWARDS
University Interscholastic League Scholar-Brandon Owens, Josh Milligan, Lexie Miller
Wendy’s High School Heisman National Nominee-Lexie Miller
Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen-Lexie Miller

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Lone Star Cyclists-Megan Hopkins, Jonathan Levy, Zach Hernandez, Ivan Roldan
Italy Ex-Student Association-Josh Milligan, Ivan Roldan
Joanne Knott Aldridge Educational-Cori Jeffords
Lion’s Club-Megan Hopkins, Ivan Roldan

COLLEGE, CORPORATION & MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
M.E. Singleton-Josh Milligan, Lexie Miller
Italy Youth Buyers Funds-Meredith Brummett, Justin Hayes, Drew Windham
W.R. Gorman Memorial Masonic Educational-Brett Weber
Jewel Major Memorial-Josh Milligan
Walter Upchurch Memorial-Manuel Soto
Kayrene Uehlinger Memorial-Josh Milligan
M.C. & Mattie High Caston-Ivan Roldan
Italy ISD George E. Scott Memorial-Lexi Miller, Ivan Roldan, Josh Milligan, Brandon Owens

They are honored — This is the group of honor graduates that received their golden ropes on Tuesday. (Anne Sutherland)

Lone Star Cyclists Scholarship recipients — The Lone Star Cyclists awarded four scholarships this year to (L-R) Ivan Roladan, Zach Hernandez, Megan Hopkins and Jonathon Levy. (Anne Sutherland)

Italy Ex-Student Association — Karen Mathiowetz represented the Italy Ex-Student Association and presented two scholarships. Ivan Roldan and Josh Milligan were the proud recipients. (Anne Sutherland)

M. E. Singleton Scholarship — CNB representative, Parker Reeves, presented scholarships to Josh Milligan and Lexie Miller. (Anne Sutherland)

Italy Youth Buyers Fund — Drew Windham, Justin Hayes and Meredith Brummett received scholarships for having animal projects during the Ellis County Expo. (Anne Sutherland)

Walter Upchurch Memorial Scholarship — Manuel Soto receives this scholarship with pride. (Anne Sutherland)

George E. Scott Memorial Scholarship — Brandon Owens (pictured here) received his scholarship from Diana Herrin (daughter of George Scott) with a smile. Other recipients included Lexi Miller, Ivan Roldan and Josh Milligan. (Anne Sutherland)

Looks who’s looking — After the current seniors left the floor for a reception in their honor, the junior class was invited to sit in the senior’s seats. How does that feel? (Anne Sutherland)