Italy’s Homecoming parade is followed by a spirited downtown pep rally

Image: Gladiator Regiment Marching Band member Reid Jacinto gets ready to make some noise during the homecoming parade.

Gladiator Regiment Marching Band member Reid Jacinto gets ready to make some noise during the homecoming parade. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Gladiator Regiment Marching Band leads the homecoming parade into downtown Italy.

The Gladiator Regiment Marching Band leads the homecoming parade into downtown Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alyssa Richards is ready to ride on a 4-wheeler in the homecoming parade. Are you ready?

Alyssa Richards is ready to ride on a 4-wheeler in the homecoming parade. Are you ready? (Barry Byers)

Image: Ryheem Walker sports a colorful arm garter for homecoming.

Ryheem Walker sports a colorful arm garter for homecoming. (Barry Byers)

Image: IHS Cheerleader Ashley Harper and Homecoming Princess Haylee Love pose before the parade.

IHS Cheerleader Ashley Harper and Homecoming Princess Haylee Love pose before the parade. (Barry Byers)

Image: The IYAA Cheerleaders (K-6th grades) represent the Italy Youth Athletic Association during the homecoming parade.

The IYAA Cheerleaders (K-6th grades) represent the Italy Youth Athletic Association during the homecoming parade. (Barry Byers)

Image: Here come the IYAA football players (K-6th grades) and volunteer coaches.

Here come the IYAA football players (K-6th grades) and volunteer coaches. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Volleyball team members help pump up the Gladiator faithful.

Lady Gladiator Volleyball team members help pump up the Gladiator faithful. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cole Hopkins and Cayden Jacinto represent the IHS Student Council.

Cole Hopkins and Cayden Jacinto represent the IHS Student Council. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Gladiators show their pride during the homecoming parade before their matchup against the Blooming Grove Lions.

The Gladiators show their pride during the homecoming parade before their matchup against the Blooming Grove Lions. (Barry Byers)

Image: Queen nominees Jimesha Reed and Destiny Andeson make their way thru the parade route.

Queen nominees Jimesha Reed and Destiny Andeson make their way thru the parade route. (Barry Byers)

Image: Queen nominees Bailey Bumpus, Sa’Kendra Norwood and Megan Richards rode in style.

Queen nominees Bailey Bumpus, Sa’Kendra Norwood and Megan Richards rode in style. (Barry Byers)

Image: Homecoming Princesses Kelsey Nelson, Sierra Harris and Haylee Love are all smiles during the parade.

Homecoming Princesses Kelsey Nelson, Sierra Harris and Haylee Love are all smiles during the parade. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jill Varner tosses candy to the crowd as her mother, Kim Varner, cruises past Varner’s Fina owned and operated by her husband, Stevan Varner.

Jill Varner tosses candy to the crowd as her mother, Kim Varner, cruises past Varner’s Fina owned and operated by her husband, Stevan Varner. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy FFA shows their spirit during their parade.

Italy FFA shows their spirit during their parade. (Barry Byers)

Image: Here come the really loud noise makers!

Here come the really loud noise makers! (Barry Byers)

Image: Larry Mayberry, Sr. escorts Tanya Snook and her daughter Hailey, along with, IYAA football players Chasston Wilson, Kevin Johnson and Cameron Carter.

Larry Mayberry, Sr. escorts Tanya Snook and her daughter Hailey, along with, IYAA football players Chasston Wilson, Kevin Johnson and Cameron Carter. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Jr. High football players Justin Robbins, Mason Womack, David De La Hoya, Hunter Ballard and Dylan McCassland enjoy the homecoming parade festivities.

Italy Jr. High football players Justin Robbins, Mason Womack, David De La Hoya, Hunter Ballard and Dylan McCassland enjoy the homecoming parade festivities. (Barry Byers)

Image: Proceeding the homecoming parade, IHS Cheerleaders Bailey DeBorde, Felicia Little, Beverly Barnhart, Jameka Copeland, Madison Washington, Kaitlyn Rossa, Ashley Harper and Destani Anderson perform a cheer during the pep rally on the site of the recently removed community center.

Proceeding the homecoming parade, IHS Cheerleaders Bailey DeBorde, Felicia Little, Beverly Barnhart, Jameka Copeland, Madison Washington, Kaitlyn Rossa, Ashley Harper and Destani Anderson perform a cheer during the pep rally on the site of the recently removed community center. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator faithful encompass the pep rally in a strong showing of support for IHS students.

Gladiator faithful encompass the pep rally in a strong showing of support for IHS students. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Jr. High Cheerleader yells loud and proud during a cheer.

Italy Jr. High Cheerleader yells loud and proud during a cheer. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator senior and all-around nice guy Omar Estrada(56) is honored as Italy’s 2011 Homecoming King.

Gladiator senior and all-around nice guy Omar Estrada(56) is honored as Italy’s 2011 Homecoming King. (Barry Byers)

Image: Felicia Little, Lizzie Garcia, Destani Anderson and Beverly Barnhart cheer on the Gladiators during the Homecoming Pep rally held in downtown Italy.

Felicia Little, Lizzie Garcia, Destani Anderson and Beverly Barnhart cheer on the Gladiators during the Homecoming Pep rally held in downtown Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Jr. High Cheerleader Kaci Bales helps raise the spirit during the pep rally.

Italy Jr. High Cheerleader Kaci Bales helps raise the spirit during the pep rally. (Barry Byers)

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