Gladiator athletes honored at annual banquet

Image: A final welcome — President Becky Milligan welcomes friends, family, faculty and school board members to the annual Italy Athletic Booster Club banquet on Monday night.

A final welcome — President Becky Milligan welcomes friends, family, faculty and school board members to the annual Italy Athletic Booster Club banquet on Monday night. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Zach and Karen — Senior Zach Hernandez and Karen Mathiowetz are presented to the audience.

Zach and Karen — Senior Zach Hernandez and Karen Mathiowetz are presented to the audience. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: All Gladiators — Collin, Courtney and Paige Westbrook are all Italy Gladiators. Helping with the tunnel are Jr High Lady Gladiators, Jaclynn Lewis and Baily Eubank.

All Gladiators — Collin, Courtney and Paige Westbrook are all Italy Gladiators. Helping with the tunnel are Jr High Lady Gladiators, Jaclynn Lewis and Baily Eubank. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Bittersweet memories — Aaron Itson accepts Gladiator Fan of the Year for his father, Bobby—#1 fan.

Bittersweet memories — Aaron Itson accepts Gladiator Fan of the Year for his father, Bobby—#1 fan. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: The gold lining — Desmond Anderson and Coach Craig Bales present Bertie Bell Gladiator Fan of the Year treats.

The gold lining — Desmond Anderson and Coach Craig Bales present Bertie Bell Gladiator Fan of the Year treats. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Doris can cook — Uptown Cafe owner, Doris Mitchell, was presented a special recognition from Courtney Westbrook and Zach Hernandez. Doris always had a meal hot from the kitchen for the Gladiators.

Doris can cook — Uptown Cafe owner, Doris Mitchell, was presented a special recognition from Courtney Westbrook and Zach Hernandez. Doris always had a meal hot from the kitchen for the Gladiators. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: A special treat — Volleyball coach, Andi Windham, receives thanks from daughter, Drew and Jaleecia Fleming.

A special treat — Volleyball coach, Andi Windham, receives thanks from daughter, Drew and Jaleecia Fleming. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Football bosses — Recipients of the football honors: (R-L) Coach Craig Bales, Jasenio Anderson, John Isaac, Larry Mayberry, Ethan Simon and Zach Hernandez.

Football bosses — Recipients of the football honors: (R-L) Coach Craig Bales, Jasenio Anderson, John Isaac, Larry Mayberry, Ethan Simon and Zach Hernandez. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Ladies of glory — Varsity basketball winners: (L-R) Kaitlyn Rossa, Coach Stacy McDonald, Jameka Copeland and Jaleecia Fleming.

Ladies of glory — Varsity basketball winners: (L-R) Kaitlyn Rossa, Coach Stacy McDonald, Jameka Copeland and Jaleecia Fleming. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Keep it going — This banner was unveiled during the athletic banquet on Monday night.

Keep it going — This banner was unveiled during the athletic banquet on Monday night. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Heart of a Gladiator — Karen Mathiowetz awarded Heath Clemons the Robert Lewis Memorial award.

Heart of a Gladiator — Karen Mathiowetz awarded Heath Clemons the Robert Lewis Memorial award. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Pretty powerlifting — Kaytlyn Bales achieved her personal best this year and also 3rd at State.

Pretty powerlifting — Kaytlyn Bales achieved her personal best this year and also 3rd at State. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: The power of softball — Coach Jennifer Reeves gives the awards. (L-R) Meredith Brummett, Drew Windham, Reeves, Alyssa Richards and Cori Jeffords.

The power of softball — Coach Jennifer Reeves gives the awards. (L-R) Meredith Brummett, Drew Windham, Reeves, Alyssa Richards and Cori Jeffords. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Tennis winners — These are the Tennis Co-MVP’s-Alyssa and Drew.

Tennis winners — These are the Tennis Co-MVP’s-Alyssa and Drew. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Glory days — District Champions in baseball (L-R) Coach Matt Coker, Josh Milligan, Jasenio Anderson, Justin “Buck” Buchanan and Ethan Simon.

Glory days — District Champions in baseball (L-R) Coach Matt Coker, Josh Milligan, Jasenio Anderson, Justin “Buck” Buchanan and Ethan Simon. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: John and Kaitlyn — Coach Coleman honors the Track MVPs.

John and Kaitlyn — Coach Coleman honors the Track MVPs. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Happiness is another award — Coach Josh Ward presented Jasenio Anderson with his certificate.

Happiness is another award — Coach Josh Ward presented Jasenio Anderson with his certificate. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Brains reign — Lexi Miller and Josh Milligan receive the Academic Award for the highest GPA.

Brains reign — Lexi Miller and Josh Milligan receive the Academic Award for the highest GPA. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Keith Davis award recipients — IHS Alumni Keith Davis presented John Isaac and Jaleecia Fleming a special award.

Keith Davis award recipients — IHS Alumni Keith Davis presented John Isaac and Jaleecia Fleming a special award. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Strong in character — The David Henderson Award was received by Josh Milligan.

Strong in character — The David Henderson Award was received by Josh Milligan. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Scholarship winners — The Italy Athletic Booster Club worked all year to give deserving students a chance to continue their education. Eleven students received $1,000 each.

Scholarship winners — The Italy Athletic Booster Club worked all year to give deserving students a chance to continue their education. Eleven students received $1,000 each. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Old Gold — IHS Alumni Josh Howard speaks to the crowd about supporting the Booster Club.

Old Gold — IHS Alumni Josh Howard speaks to the crowd about supporting the Booster Club. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: True Gladiators — Drew Windham and John Isaac received the Gladiator of the Year Award.

True Gladiators — Drew Windham and John Isaac received the Gladiator of the Year Award. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Gladiator Collin — Collin Westbrook received the Golf MVP award.

Gladiator Collin — Collin Westbrook received the Golf MVP award. (Anne Sutherland)

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