Gladiators enjoy pep rally and bonfire sendoff before playoff game

Image: The Gladiator Regiment Band leads the way!

The Gladiator Regiment Band leads the way!

Image: The IHS Cheerleaders arrive in style, on the back of an Italy fire truck.

The IHS Cheerleaders arrive in style, on the back of an Italy fire truck.

Image: Mr. Perez is on fire while playing the drums during the pep rally.

Mr. Perez is on fire while playing the drums during the pep rally.

Image: Italy Gladiators gather together at the pep rally and bonfire Thursday night.

Italy Gladiators gather together at the pep rally and bonfire Thursday night. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Team Captains Larry Mayberry and Jase Holden torch the Lions.

Team Captains Larry Mayberry and Jase Holden torch the Lions. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Jase Holden sets the bonfire ablaze!

Jase Holden sets the bonfire ablaze! (Anne Sutherland)

Image: The Gladiators turned up the heat as they travel to Buffalo to play the Franklin Lions.

The Gladiators turned up the heat as they travel to Buffalo to play the Franklin Lions. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Brady and Trip look ahead at their future football glory days.

Brady and Trip look ahead at their future football glory days. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: The Lady Gladiator Cheerleaders cheer on the varsity team before the playoff game.

The Lady Gladiator Cheerleaders cheer on the varsity team before the playoff game. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Clover Stiles takes a minute with her Stafford Tigers for a quick photo.

Clover Stiles takes a minute with her Stafford Tigers for a quick photo. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Senior Jimesha Reed shows off her cheerleading skills with Senior IHS Cheerleader Beverly Barnhart, Kaitlyn Rossa and Destani Anderson.

Senior Jimesha Reed shows off her cheerleading skills with Senior IHS Cheerleader Beverly Barnhart, Kaitlyn Rossa and Destani Anderson. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: The seniors gather in front of the bonfire for one last bonding moment before the big game.

The seniors gather in front of the bonfire for one last bonding moment before the big game. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Seniors run the gauntlet around the bonfire for the traditional jaunt around the flames.

Seniors run the gauntlet around the bonfire for the traditional jaunt around the flames. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Gladiator uncle Omar Estrada shows off his nephew, Jaden, and his new hair cut. Can you see #56?

Gladiator uncle Omar Estrada shows off his nephew, Jaden, and his new hair cut. Can you see #56? (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Jameka Copeland and Ethan Saxon admire Sa’Kendra Norwood’s handiwork on her Apple®.

Jameka Copeland and Ethan Saxon admire Sa’Kendra Norwood’s handiwork on her Apple®. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Who is this Gladiator?

Who is this Gladiator? (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Caden, Brandon and Reid Jacinto hang out in front of the bonfire.

Caden, Brandon and Reid Jacinto hang out in front of the bonfire. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Makenzie Davis, Smantha Owen and Volley Jaynes take in the sight of the fire.

Makenzie Davis, Smantha Owen and Volley Jaynes take in the sight of the fire. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Taleyia Wilson loves marshmallows and hot chocolate on a cool evening.

Taleyia Wilson loves marshmallows and hot chocolate on a cool evening. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Mrs. Moreland and Mrs. Davis are here to serve-hot dogs that is as a senior class fundraiser.

Mrs. Moreland and Mrs. Davis are here to serve-hot dogs that is as a senior class fundraiser. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Mrs. Davis says, “No more photos please.”

Mrs. Davis says, “No more photos please.” (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Coach Mayberry grilled the hot dogs for the senior class allowing Sophomore Gladiator Zain Byers to enjoy the heat on a brisk night.

Coach Mayberry grilled the hot dogs for the senior class allowing Sophomore Gladiator Zain Byers to enjoy the heat on a brisk night. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Dee Dee Hamilton checks out the fashion sale at the bonfire.

Dee Dee Hamilton checks out the fashion sale at the bonfire. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: A beautiful silhouette of the students in front of the bonfire on Thursday night. Go Gladiators, light up the Lions!

A beautiful silhouette of the students in front of the bonfire on Thursday night. Go Gladiators, light up the Lions! (Anne Sutherland)

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