Additional photos from Italy Homecoming 2011, one to be remembered…

Image: Sophomores sponsor a Car Bash to raise class funds and school spirit during Homecoming week.

Sophomores sponsor a Car Bash to raise class funds and school spirit during Homecoming week. (Barry Byers)

Image: Paige Westbrook, Jesica Wilkins and Monserrat Figueroa show off their homecoming mums and gorgeous smiles.

Paige Westbrook, Jesica Wilkins and Monserrat Figueroa show off their homecoming mums and gorgeous smiles. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Eric Carson holds the sledge hammer that’s about to bash in the car that has Blooming Grove’s initials on it.

Gladiator Eric Carson holds the sledge hammer that’s about to bash in the car that has Blooming Grove’s initials on it. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator quarterback Jase Holden(3) delivers a shot to the poor car representing the Blooming Grove Lions.

Gladiator quarterback Jase Holden(3) delivers a shot to the poor car representing the Blooming Grove Lions. (Barry Byers)

Image: Omar Estrada(56) is a weapon of mass destruction for the Gladiators.

Omar Estrada(56) is a weapon of mass destruction for the Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: IHS Cheerleader Jameka Copeland takes a swing during the sophomore sponsored Car Bash.

IHS Cheerleader Jameka Copeland takes a swing during the sophomore sponsored Car Bash. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jr. High Gladiator Hunter Ballard released the beast during the Car Bash.

Jr. High Gladiator Hunter Ballard released the beast during the Car Bash. (Barry Byers)

Image: Pittmon power!

Pittmon power! (Barry Byers)

Image: Mason Womack gives it a go during the Car Bash held at the IHS campus on Friday.

Mason Womack gives it a go during the Car Bash held at the IHS campus on Friday. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Justin Wood takes a major league swing at the Lions.

Gladiator Justin Wood takes a major league swing at the Lions. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kendrick Norwood enjoys the scene at the Car Bash.

Kendrick Norwood enjoys the scene at the Car Bash. (Barry Byers)

Image: Hank Seabolt didn’t need a sledge hammer to take care of matters.

Hank Seabolt didn’t need a sledge hammer to take care of matters. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator lineman Adrian Reed(64) is ready for the homecoming parade.

Gladiator lineman Adrian Reed(64) is ready for the homecoming parade. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Regiment Marching Band director Jesus Perez displays his personalized Gladiator wear.

Gladiator Regiment Marching Band director Jesus Perez displays his personalized Gladiator wear. (Barry Byers)

Image: The homecoming parade passes thru downtown Italy.

The homecoming parade passes thru downtown Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Omar Estrada(56) helps make Italy Homecoming 2011…one to be remembered.

Omar Estrada(56) helps make Italy Homecoming 2011…one to be remembered. (Barry Byers)

Image: Justin Buchanan, Reagan Cockerham and Paul Cockerham represent IHS and the Italy Fire Department during the homecoming parade.

Justin Buchanan, Reagan Cockerham and Paul Cockerham represent IHS and the Italy Fire Department during the homecoming parade. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bryant Cockran helps get the team and the community pumped up for the homecoming game against the Lions. The microphone wasn’t even turned on at first but nobody noticed.

Bryant Cockran helps get the team and the community pumped up for the homecoming game against the Lions. The microphone wasn’t even turned on at first but nobody noticed. (Barry Byers)

Image: Brittany Chambers and the entire IHS Cheerleading crew prove the sky is the limit for the Gladiators in 2011.

Brittany Chambers and the entire IHS Cheerleading crew prove the sky is the limit for the Gladiators in 2011. (Barry Byers)

Image: IYAA C-Team Cheerleaders show their skills in front of the Gladiator faithful.

IYAA C-Team Cheerleaders show their skills in front of the Gladiator faithful. (Barry Byers)

Image: Congratulations Omar Estrada, the Italy High School 2011 Homecoming King.

Congratulations Omar Estrada, the Italy High School 2011 Homecoming King. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ken Norwood, Sr., was on hand and decked out in style to escort his daughter, Sa’Kendra Norwood, who was honored as Homecoming Queen nominee.

Ken Norwood, Sr., was on hand and decked out in style to escort his daughter, Sa’Kendra Norwood, who was honored as Homecoming Queen nominee. (Barry Byers)

Image: Proud father and Gladiator Football alumni Byron Lusk (’89) holds up nine fingers to honor his son Devonta Simmons who wears #9 for the Gladiators.

Proud father and Gladiator Football alumni Byron Lusk (’89) holds up nine fingers to honor his son Devonta Simmons who wears #9 for the Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Megan Richards is joined by sister Alyssa Richards and father Allen Richards after being crowned the 2011 Italy High School Homecoming Queen! Congrats, Megan!!!

Senior Megan Richards is joined by sister Alyssa Richards and father Allen Richards after being crowned the 2011 Italy High School Homecoming Queen! Congrats, Megan!!! (Barry Byers)

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