Italy’s Mayor Frank Jackson proclaims October 11, IYAA Day!

Image: IYAA Day proclamation is icing on the Gladiator cake — The Gladiator emblem is just the icing on the cake as City of Italy’s Mayor Frank Jackson once again proclaims every October 11 as “IYAA Day” within the city of Italy. Mayor Jackson encourages all citizens to wear the school colors on this day in support of the Gladiators.

IYAA Day proclamation is icing on the Gladiator cake — The Gladiator emblem is just the icing on the cake as City of Italy’s Mayor Frank Jackson once again proclaims every October 11 as “IYAA Day” within the city of Italy. Mayor Jackson encourages all citizens to wear the school colors on this day in support of the Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Awards and snacks — Several awards were handed out by Mayor Frank Jackson and the City of Italy to deserving IYAA Volunteers and supporters. Then, Mayor Jackson offered deserts and refreshments to those attending.

Awards and snacks — Several awards were handed out by Mayor Frank Jackson and the City of Italy to deserving IYAA Volunteers and supporters. Then, Mayor Jackson offered deserts and refreshments to those attending. (Barry Byers)

Image: Volunteers of the Year — Sandra and Ken Norwood receive a congratulatory hug from City of Italy’s Mayor Frank Jackson as well as the IYAA Volunteer of the Year trophy and plaque for all their hard work coaching and running concessions.

Volunteers of the Year — Sandra and Ken Norwood receive a congratulatory hug from City of Italy’s Mayor Frank Jackson as well as the IYAA Volunteer of the Year trophy and plaque for all their hard work coaching and running concessions. (Barry Byers)

Image: Becky cuts cake — Becky Boyd does the honor of cutting the cake for all to enjoy as the punch gets served.

Becky cuts cake — Becky Boyd does the honor of cutting the cake for all to enjoy as the punch gets served.

Image: In line for treats — IYAA players and cheerleaders lineup for cake, cookies and punch.

In line for treats — IYAA players and cheerleaders lineup for cake, cookies and punch. (Barry Byers)

Image: Got milk? — Lacy Mott laughs at the cake colored lips of her bother, Trevor Mott.

Got milk? — Lacy Mott laughs at the cake colored lips of her bother, Trevor Mott. (Barry Byers)

Image: Classic kids — The kids of the IYAA enjoy the deserts and punch inside the council chambers of Italy City Hall.

Classic kids — The kids of the IYAA enjoy the deserts and punch inside the council chambers of Italy City Hall. (Barry Byers)

Image: The facts — Sandra Norwood explains to Karen Mathiowetz and Michele Stephens how it was really her that did all the work and not her husband Ken Norwood. Just kidding, Ken.

The facts — Sandra Norwood explains to Karen Mathiowetz and Michele Stephens how it was really her that did all the work and not her husband Ken Norwood. Just kidding, Ken. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cake smacking good — IYAA Cheerleader Virginia Stephens realizes cake could make good Halloween makeup.

Cake smacking good — IYAA Cheerleader Virginia Stephens realizes cake could make good Halloween makeup. (Barry Byers)

Image: It’s a good day — Misty Gwin and her daughter Kammie enjoy their deserts during the “IYAA Day” celebration.

It’s a good day — Misty Gwin and her daughter Kammie enjoy their deserts during the “IYAA Day” celebration. (Barry Byers)

Image: Nevaeh Salcido — IYAA Cheerleader Nevaeh Salcedo enjoys the treats while adorning her cheerleading outfit.

Nevaeh Salcido — IYAA Cheerleader Nevaeh Salcedo enjoys the treats while adorning her cheerleading outfit. (Barry Byers)

Image: The backhand — Kendrick Norwood is determined to get a cookie.

The backhand — Kendrick Norwood is determined to get a cookie. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Mayor proclaims — Mayor Frank Jackson officially proclaims October 11 to be “IYAA Day” within the city of Italy.

The Mayor proclaims — Mayor Frank Jackson officially proclaims October 11 to be “IYAA Day” within the city of Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Taylor Cheers — IYAA Cheerleader, Taylor Boyd, participates in a cheer performed for Mayor Jackson and Italy’s city council.

Taylor Cheers — IYAA Cheerleader, Taylor Boyd, participates in a cheer performed for Mayor Jackson and Italy’s city council. (Barry Byers)

Image: All together — It takes a community to raise good kids. In appreciation of all the support Mayor Jackson and the City of Italy have shown their local youth organization, Mayor Jackson is presented with an appreciation plaque from the IYAA.

All together — It takes a community to raise good kids. In appreciation of all the support Mayor Jackson and the City of Italy have shown their local youth organization, Mayor Jackson is presented with an appreciation plaque from the IYAA. (Barry Byers)

Image: Congratulations! — IYAA officers Stephen Mott, Gary Wood and Barry Byers congratulate 2010 IYAA Volunteers of the Year Sandra and Ken Norwood.

Congratulations! — IYAA officers Stephen Mott, Gary Wood and Barry Byers congratulate 2010 IYAA Volunteers of the Year Sandra and Ken Norwood. (Barry Byers)

Image: Thank you CNB — Parker Reeves, Sarah Romero, and Diego Garcia with Citizens National Bank of Texas(CNB) in downtown Italy accept CNB’s appreciation plaque from IYAA President Gary Wood and IYAA Vice President Barry Byers. Parker and Diego recall having to play in other towns as youngsters and are glad Italy has a youth athletic organization.

Thank you CNB — Parker Reeves, Sarah Romero, and Diego Garcia with Citizens National Bank of Texas(CNB) in downtown Italy accept CNB’s appreciation plaque from IYAA President Gary Wood and IYAA Vice President Barry Byers. Parker and Diego recall having to play in other towns as youngsters and are glad Italy has a youth athletic organization. (W.O. Harris)

Image: Thank you Italy ISD — Italy ISD Superintendent Jimmy Malone, Principal Tanya Parker and Athletic Director Craig Bales graciously accept their appreciation plaque from IYAA President Gary Wood and IYAA Vice President Barry Byers.

Thank you Italy ISD — Italy ISD Superintendent Jimmy Malone, Principal Tanya Parker and Athletic Director Craig Bales graciously accept their appreciation plaque from IYAA President Gary Wood and IYAA Vice President Barry Byers. (Celeste Carroll)

Image: Thank you Monolithic Constructors, Inc. — Gary Clark and David South of Monolithic Constructors, Inc. proudly receive their appreciation plaque from IYAA President Gary Wood and IYAA Vice President Barry Byers.

Thank you Monolithic Constructors, Inc. — Gary Clark and David South of Monolithic Constructors, Inc. proudly receive their appreciation plaque from IYAA President Gary Wood and IYAA Vice President Barry Byers. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Appreciation plaque — A closer view of the appreciation plaques the IYAA presented sponsors during the month of October. This plaque was given to Tina and Marty Haight of Haight Construction Management Services.

Appreciation plaque — A closer view of the appreciation plaques the IYAA presented sponsors during the month of October. This plaque was given to Tina and Marty Haight of Haight Construction Management Services.

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