IHS students return to the 80’s to honor alumni during Homecoming week

Image: Kyle Fortenberry sports the mullet hair style, which became well-known during the 80’s, along with a complete leather ensemble.

Kyle Fortenberry sports the mullet hair style, which became well-known during the 80’s, along with a complete leather ensemble. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jordan Lemire brings back memories of the Arthur “Fonzie”/“The Fonz” Fonzarelli (Henry Winkler), a character in the hit sitcom Happy Days which aired from 1974 to 1984.

Jordan Lemire brings back memories of the Arthur “Fonzie”/“The Fonz” Fonzarelli (Henry Winkler), a character in the hit sitcom Happy Days which aired from 1974 to 1984. (Barry Byers)

Image: Megan Richards has the big hair, large earrings, a layered top and spandex under the shorts, all reminiscent of the 80’s.

Megan Richards has the big hair, large earrings, a layered top and spandex under the shorts, all reminiscent of the 80’s. (Barry Byers)

Image: Christy Murry makes an attempt to bring back denim jackets during 80’s Day at Italy High School.

Christy Murry makes an attempt to bring back denim jackets during 80’s Day at Italy High School. (Barry Byers)

Image: Enjoying Homecoming week are Dreaa Holbert, Janae Robertson, Raven Harper, Cory Chance and Taleyia Wilson.

Enjoying Homecoming week are Dreaa Holbert, Janae Robertson, Raven Harper, Cory Chance and Taleyia Wilson. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Eubank, Kelsey Nelson, Madison Washington, Bailey DeBorde, Jaclynn Lewis and Reagan Cockerham bring the 80’s back in style.

Bailey Eubank, Kelsey Nelson, Madison Washington, Bailey DeBorde, Jaclynn Lewis and Reagan Cockerham bring the 80’s back in style. (Barry Byers)

Image: Amber Hooker has the look of the 80’s while old schooler Larry Mayberry, Sr. brings back an old prank.

Amber Hooker has the look of the 80’s while old schooler Larry Mayberry, Sr. brings back an old prank. (Barry Byers)

Image: The peace surge of the 1980s was global in scope and is once again supported by Halee Turner during 80’s Day at Italy High SChool.

The peace surge of the 1980s was global in scope and is once again supported by Halee Turner during 80’s Day at Italy High SChool. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sarah Coleman is holding her breathe until the Gladiators beat the Lions on Friday.

Sarah Coleman is holding her breathe until the Gladiators beat the Lions on Friday. (Barry Byers)

Image: Vanessa Cantu and Sarah Levy hold on tight during 80’s Day at Italy High School.

Vanessa Cantu and Sarah Levy hold on tight during 80’s Day at Italy High School. (Barry Byers)

Image: Mary Latimer rocks the 80’s in the 2000’s.

Mary Latimer rocks the 80’s in the 2000’s. (Barry Byers)

Image: Felicia Little gives two thumbs up for the Gladiators during 80’s Day.

Felicia Little gives two thumbs up for the Gladiators during 80’s Day. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bringing cool back are Gus Allen and Logan Owens during 80’s Day.

Bringing cool back are Gus Allen and Logan Owens during 80’s Day. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ashley Harper enjoys 80’s Day at Italy High School.

Ashley Harper enjoys 80’s Day at Italy High School. (Barry Byers)

Image: Joshua Cedillo represents the 80’s complete with shades, a bandana and a rockers shirt.

Joshua Cedillo represents the 80’s complete with shades, a bandana and a rockers shirt. (Barry Byers)

Image: Austin Williams is ready to play some hits from the 80’s.

Austin Williams is ready to play some hits from the 80’s. (Barry Byers)

Image: Yesenia Rodriguez, Alma Suaste and Laura Luna get their 80’s Day groove on.

Yesenia Rodriguez, Alma Suaste and Laura Luna get their 80’s Day groove on. (Barry Byers)

Image: Anna Riddle, Andrea Lanning and Drenda Burk are a throwback to the 80’s.

Anna Riddle, Andrea Lanning and Drenda Burk are a throwback to the 80’s. (Barry Byers)

Image: Zackery Boykin has the mullet and Katie Byers has the big hair for 80’s Day.

Zackery Boykin has the mullet and Katie Byers has the big hair for 80’s Day. (Barry Byers)

Image: What were we thinking back then? Bailey Bumpus and Kaitlyn Rossa remind us that the 80’s should remain back in the 80’s. – - jk

What were we thinking back then? Bailey Bumpus and Kaitlyn Rossa remind us that the 80’s should remain back in the 80’s. – - jk (Barry Byers)

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