Mason’s recognize excellence and honor IHS band director Jesus Perez — Mr. Fred Ivy and Italy High School Principal Tanya Parker stand alongside IHS band director Jesus Perez as he displays his Mirabeau B. Lamar Award for Excellence in Education certificate and medal which was bestowed to Perez by the Italy Masonic Lodge #647. (Barry Byers)
Principal Parker at the podium — Italy High School Principal Tanya Parker calls an early morning assembly on Tuesday to surprise IHS band director Jesus Perez with an award. (Barry Byers)
IHS student body fills dome — The entire IHS student body filled the dome to witness the presentation. (Barry Byers)
Perez receives honor — Representing the Italy Masonic Lodge #647, Mr. Fred Ivy congratulates IHS band director Jesue Perez and presents him with the Mirabeau Lamar Award for Excellence in Education complete with certificated and medal. (Barry Byers)
Congratulations for Perez — Italy High School Superintendent Charlie Williams congratulates Jesus Perez on his well deserved honor. (Barry Byers)
Mirabeau B. Lamar medal — Jesus Perez displays his Mirabeau B. Lamar medal he received for excellence in education. (Submitted photo)