Italy High School Academic Awards Assembly honors graduating seniors

Image: Several honors and scholarships were presented during the Senior Scholarship and Award Program held inside Italy Coliseum. Pictured are seniors that received Carter Blood Care Honor Cords including: Gus Allen, Katie Byers, Brianna Guerrero, Paul Harris, Paola Mata, Chase Hamilton, Meagan Hooker, Caden Jacinto and Reid Jacinto. These cords are for students who donated blood twice within the school year.

Several honors and scholarships were presented during the Senior Scholarship and Award Program held inside Italy Coliseum. Pictured are seniors that received Carter Blood Care Honor Cords including: Gus Allen, Katie Byers, Brianna Guerrero, Paul Harris, Paola Mata, Chase Hamilton, Meagan Hooker, Caden Jacinto and Reid Jacinto. These cords are for students who donated blood twice within the school year. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Mirabeau B. Lamar Award was presented to Brandon Jacinto.

The Mirabeau B. Lamar Award was presented to Brandon Jacinto.

Image: Paul Tate, the president of Lone Star Cyclists from Grand Prairie who annually host Tour d’ Italia in Italy, presents the Lone Star Cyclists scholarship of $500 to senior Caden Jacinto. Katie Byers, Courtney Russell and Gus Allen each received the Lone Star Cyclists scholarship as well.

Paul Tate, the president of Lone Star Cyclists from Grand Prairie who annually host Tour d’ Italia in Italy, presents the Lone Star Cyclists scholarship of $500 to senior Caden Jacinto. Katie Byers, Courtney Russell and Gus Allen each received the Lone Star Cyclists scholarship as well. (Barry Byers)

Image: Timothy Fleming receives an Italy High School Band Booster Scholarships for $1,500. Timothy also received the Stafford Alumni Scholarship.

Timothy Fleming receives an Italy High School Band Booster Scholarships for $1,500.
Timothy also received the Stafford Alumni Scholarship. (Barry Byers)

Image: Brett Kirton received the Italy Ex-Students Association Scholarship for $1,000 as did fellow senior Courtney Russell.

Brett Kirton received the Italy Ex-Students Association Scholarship for $1,000 as did fellow senior Courtney Russell. (Barry Byers)

Image: City of Italy mayor, James Hobbs,presents the W.R. Gorman Memorial Masonic Education Scholarship to Courtney Russell.

City of Italy mayor, James Hobbs,presents the W.R. Gorman Memorial Masonic Education Scholarship to Courtney Russell. (Barry Byers)

Image: IHS principal, Lee Joffre, presents the Lions Club Scholarship to graduating senior Yonatan Davila.

IHS principal, Lee Joffre, presents the Lions Club Scholarship to graduating senior Yonatan Davila. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cynthia Nance presents the Shelley Nance Memorial Scholarship to Gus Allen for $1,000.

Cynthia Nance presents the Shelley Nance Memorial Scholarship to Gus Allen for $1,000. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Italy ISD George E. Scott Memorial Scholarship for $500 per semester for up to four years is presented by Wanda Scott to graduating senior Meagan Hooker.

The Italy ISD George E. Scott Memorial Scholarship for $500 per semester for up to four years is presented by Wanda Scott to graduating senior Meagan Hooker. (Barry Byers)

Image: The beloved, Wanda Scott, presents the Italy ISD George E. Scott Memorial Scholarship, $500 per semester for up to four years, to graduating senior Alyssa Richards. Mrs. Scott presented the scholarship to 5 separate seniors.

The beloved, Wanda Scott, presents the Italy ISD George E. Scott Memorial Scholarship, $500 per semester for up to four years, to graduating senior Alyssa Richards. Mrs. Scott presented the scholarship to 5 separate seniors. (Barry Byers)

Image: The senior class of 2013 receives a standing ovation from those attending the senior awards assembly.

The senior class of 2013 receives a standing ovation from those attending the senior awards assembly. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy High School Band Booster Scholarships were awarded to Reid Jacinto for $2000, Gus Allen for $2000, Brett Kirton for $2000, Timothy Fleming for $1,500 and to John Hughes for $1,000.

Italy High School Band Booster Scholarships were awarded to Reid Jacinto for $2000, Gus Allen for $2000, Brett Kirton for $2000, Timothy Fleming for $1,500 and to John Hughes for $1,000. (Barry Byers)

Image: Brooke Miller tries to absorb every last moment before graduating from Italy High School.

Brooke Miller tries to absorb every last moment before graduating from Italy High School. (Barry Byers)

Image: Graduating senior Morgan Martinez reflects on her days at Italy High School during the senior awards presentation.

Graduating senior Morgan Martinez reflects on her days at Italy High School during the senior awards presentation. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alyssa Richards, Ryheem walker and their fellow seniors reflect on their careers at Italy High School with it all beginning to seem like a blur.

Alyssa Richards, Ryheem walker and their fellow seniors reflect on their careers at Italy High School with it all beginning to seem like a blur. (Barry Byers)

Image: Class of 2K14! The juniors are ready to wear the crowns as kings and queens of the school as they transition into their senior leadership roles.

Class of 2K14! The juniors are ready to wear the crowns as kings and queens of the school as they transition into their senior leadership roles. (Barry Byers)

Image: Paula Saldana is ready to become a senior.

Paula Saldana is ready to become a senior. (Barry Byers)

Image: Emily Stiles, Tyler Anderson, Taylor Turner, Cody Medrano, Monserrat Figueroa and Jesica Wilkins are ready to transition from juniors to seniors, and they have the crowns to prove it!

Emily Stiles, Tyler Anderson, Taylor Turner, Cody Medrano, Monserrat Figueroa and Jesica Wilkins are ready to transition from juniors to seniors, and they have the crowns to prove it! (Barry Byers)

Image: Juniors Ryisha Copeland and cousin Kendra Copeland are ready to be crowned seniors.

Juniors Ryisha Copeland and cousin Kendra Copeland are ready to be crowned seniors. (Barry Byers)

Image: Logan Owens, Meagan Hooker and Reid Jacinto prepare for their next steps after high school while visiting during the reception.

Logan Owens, Meagan Hooker and Reid Jacinto prepare for their next steps after high school while visiting during the reception. (Barry Byers)

Image: Graduating senior, Jalarnce Lewis, enjoys punch and cookies after the senior awards presentation.

Graduating senior, Jalarnce Lewis, enjoys punch and cookies after the senior awards presentation. (Barry Byers)

Image: Fellow seniors Caden Jacinto and Alyssa Richards enjoy the reception following the senior awards presentation.

Fellow seniors Caden Jacinto and Alyssa Richards enjoy the reception following the senior awards presentation. (Barry Byers)

Image: Fellow seniors, Katie Byers, and, Zackery Boykin, enjoy the reception following the senior awards presentation.

Fellow seniors, Katie Byers, and, Zackery Boykin, enjoy the reception following the senior awards presentation. (Barry Byers)

Image: Graduating seniors Timothy Fleming, Paul Harris and Adrian Reed prepare to face the challenges of life after high school.

Graduating seniors Timothy Fleming, Paul Harris and Adrian Reed prepare to face the challenges of life after high school. (Barry Byers)

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