The Italy High School graduating Class of 2012 were honored at a commencement ceremony on Friday night. (Anne Sutherland)
The IHS School Board and musical guest, Maddie Pittmon, await their time to ascend on to the stage. (Anne Sutherland)
Graduate Ross Stiles gets ready behind the scenes. (Anne Sutherland)
The graduating Class of 2012 line up to walk into the Dome. (Anne Sutherland)
Jimeka Copeland and Reid Jacinto escort the seniors to their seats. Katie Byers, Chase Hamilton, Caden Jacinto and Alyssa Richards also helped with seating. (Anne Sutherland)
Jimesha Reed says “hi” to the audience. (Anne Sutherland)
Superintendent Barry Bassett welcomes friends and families of the graduates. (Anne Sutherland)
Each student was introduced. (Anne Sutherland)
IHS Counselor, Sharon Davis, talks about each graduate. (Anne Sutherland)
Salutatorian Kaytlyn Bales addresses her classmates and audience. (Anne Sutherland)
Valedictorian Megan Richards gives her speech. (Anne Sutherland)
Maddie Pittmon plays the electric autoharp as a gift to the seniors. (Anne Sutherland)
Cheryl Owen announces the winner of 2012’s Willis Cup. (Anne Sutherland)
Megan Richards gives the board a big smile. (Anne Sutherland)
Omar Estrada graduates with a smile. (Anne Sutherland)
Clayton Campbell shakes Larry Eubank’s hand and graduates with a smile.
Holli Love takes time for a photo during graduation. (Anne Sutherland)
Sa’Kendra Norwood is excited about graduating. (Anne Sutherland)
Heather Hilliard leads the class song. (Anne Sutherland)
The Class of 2012 sing the class song together for the last time. (Anne Sutherland)
The Class of 2012 donated this 4’ shield for the halls of IHS. (Anne Sutherland)
Up in the air go the hats of 2012. (Anne Sutherland)