Additional photos from Italy High School’s Senior Night 2012

Image: IHS senior Katie Byers and freshman Austin Pittmon represent the Italy FFA while participating in the school song before raising the stars and stripes. Byers was sad but proud to have the honor of raising the flag one last time, or at least attempting to.

IHS senior Katie Byers and freshman Austin Pittmon represent the Italy FFA while participating in the school song before raising the stars and stripes. Byers was sad but proud to have the honor of raising the flag one last time, or at least attempting to. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator mascot Reagan Adams and cheerleader Kelsey Nelson are ready for Senior Night!

Gladiator mascot Reagan Adams and cheerleader Kelsey Nelson are ready for Senior Night! (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator assistant coach Larry Mayberry, Sr., and head coach Hank Hollywood check on Eric Carson(12) who exited the game briefly after being injured.

Gladiator assistant coach Larry Mayberry, Sr., and head coach Hank Hollywood check on Eric Carson(12) who exited the game briefly after being injured. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Gladiators Cole Hopkins(9), Kelvin Joffre(80), Chase Hamilton(2) and Ryheem Walker(10) line up on offense.

Senior Gladiators Cole Hopkins(9), Kelvin Joffre(80), Chase Hamilton(2) and Ryheem Walker(10) line up on offense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior lineman Zackery Boykin(55) and Adrian Reed(64) prepare to block during an extra-point kick.

Senior lineman Zackery Boykin(55) and Adrian Reed(64) prepare to block during an extra-point kick. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Gladiator defenders Reid Jacinto(11), Adrian Reed(64) and Jalarnce Jamal Lewis(21) are poised to attack the Gateway Gators’ offense.

Senior Gladiator defenders Reid Jacinto(11), Adrian Reed(64) and Jalarnce Jamal Lewis(21) are poised to attack the Gateway Gators’ offense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Gladiators Ryheem Walker(10) and Caden Jacinto(6) bask in the glow of their 4th straight district win by defeating Gateway 34-14.

Senior Gladiators Ryheem Walker(10) and Caden Jacinto(6) bask in the glow of their 4th straight district win by defeating Gateway 34-14. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Gladiator Regiment Marching Band performs during halftime for their home side fans.

The Gladiator Regiment Marching Band performs during halftime for their home side fans. (Barry Byers)

Image: Reagan Adams, Brenya WIlliams and Whitney Wolaver do work on the drum line.

Reagan Adams, Brenya WIlliams and Whitney Wolaver do work on the drum line. (Barry Byers)

Image: The haircut of Gladiator Regiment Marching Band member Joe Celis says it all!

The haircut of Gladiator Regiment Marching Band member Joe Celis says it all! (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior band member and drum line captain Gus Allen is escorted by his parents, Brian and Leslie Allen. After high school, Gus hopes to continue acting while pursuing a career in law enforcement.

Senior band member and drum line captain Gus Allen is escorted by his parents, Brian and Leslie Allen. After high school, Gus hopes to continue acting while pursuing a career in law enforcement. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior band member Yonatan (Jonathan) Davila is escorted by his parents, Sergio and Rosa Guiterrez. Yonatan plans to attend junior college and then transfer to a university to become an engineer.

Senior band member Yonatan (Jonathan) Davila is escorted by his parents, Sergio and Rosa Guiterrez. Yonatan plans to attend junior college and then transfer to a university to become an engineer. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior band member Timothy Maurice Fleming, Jr., is escorted by his sister Jaleecia Fleming and his mother Jacqueline Fleming. Timothy’s favorite band memory is when the football team charged out of the tunnel to Tim playing his song.

Senior band member Timothy Maurice Fleming, Jr., is escorted by his sister Jaleecia Fleming and his mother Jacqueline Fleming. Timothy’s favorite band memory is when the football team charged out of the tunnel to Tim playing his song. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior band member John “Squirt” Hughes is escorted by drum major and friend Emily Stiles. Squirt plans to attend LSU after graduation.

Senior band member John “Squirt” Hughes is escorted by drum major and friend Emily Stiles. Squirt plans to attend LSU after graduation. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior band member Reid Jacinto is escorted by father Mark Jacinto and his mother Susan Jacinto. After graduation, Reid plans on attending the University of Texas at Austin to major in business.

Senior band member Reid Jacinto is escorted by father Mark Jacinto and his mother Susan Jacinto. After graduation, Reid plans on attending the University of Texas at Austin to major in business. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior band member Morgan Junkin is escorted by her parents Charlotte Kemp and Brent Junkin. Morgan plans to attend the Art Institute in Dallas to become a self-employed artist.

Senior band member Morgan Junkin is escorted by her parents Charlotte Kemp and Brent Junkin. Morgan plans to attend the Art Institute in Dallas to become a self-employed artist. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior band member Brett Kirton is escorted by his parents, Lyall and Alyssa Kirton. After graduation, Brett plans on attending the University of Texas at Austin.

Senior band member Brett Kirton is escorted by his parents, Lyall and Alyssa Kirton. After graduation, Brett plans on attending the University of Texas at Austin. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior band member Zach Latimer is escorted by cheerleader Kelsey Nelson. Zach’s favorite band memory was the band’s Oklahoma camping trip.

Senior band member Zach Latimer is escorted by cheerleader Kelsey Nelson. Zach’s favorite band memory was the band’s Oklahoma camping trip. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior color guard member Brooke Miller is escorted by her parents, Jennifer Merimon and Timmy Miller. Brooke plans to be a professional photographer.

Senior color guard member Brooke Miller is escorted by her parents, Jennifer Merimon and Timmy Miller. Brooke plans to be a professional photographer. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior color guard member Maria Patino is escorted by her mother Uriel Patino. Despite only being in the color guard one year, Maria appreciates everyone who helped her during her wonderful experience.

Senior color guard member Maria Patino is escorted by her mother Uriel Patino. Despite only being in the color guard one year, Maria appreciates everyone who helped her during her wonderful experience. (Barry Byers)

Image: Color guard director, Amber Droll poses with her color guard girls while band director Jesus Perez photo bombs the picture. Color guard members pictured are Alexis Burchett, Paige Little, Brooke Miller, Anna Riddle and Maria Patino. Not pictured is Ashlyn Jacinto.

Color guard director, Amber Droll poses with her color guard girls while band director Jesus Perez photo bombs the picture. Color guard members pictured are Alexis Burchett, Paige Little, Brooke Miller, Anna Riddle and Maria Patino. Not pictured is Ashlyn Jacinto. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator Monserrat Figueroa and her favorite Gladiator Ryheem Walker point out that Italy needs just one more win to claim the district championship.

Lady Gladiator Monserrat Figueroa and her favorite Gladiator Ryheem Walker point out that Italy needs just one more win to claim the district championship. (Barry Byers)

Image: Color guard member Anna Riddle works the flag during a routine performed at the pre-game pep-rally.

Color guard member Anna Riddle works the flag during a routine performed at the pre-game pep-rally. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Gladiator Hayden Woods(8) is proud of his team’s effort against Gateway.

Senior Gladiator Hayden Woods(8) is proud of his team’s effort against Gateway. (Barry Byers)

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