Italy ISD retirees Davis and Hamby honored by school board

Image: Italy ISD school board member, Cheryl Owen, recaps memories and accomplishments covering 38 years in the teaching field, Margie Davis, who was officially retired by the board Monday night. Many current and past teachers and administrators were on hand to show their appreciation to Mrs. Davis for her dedication to the school and to the students.

Italy ISD school board member, Cheryl Owen, recaps memories and accomplishments covering 38 years in the teaching field, Margie Davis, who was officially retired by the board Monday night. Many current and past teachers and administrators were on hand to show their appreciation to Mrs. Davis for her dedication to the school and to the students. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy ISD school board member, Cheryl Owen, presents, Mrs. Margie Davis, with a plaque and a hug in recognition of her service to the district during a retirement ceremony held in the honor of Mrs. Davis.

Italy ISD school board member, Cheryl Owen, presents, Mrs. Margie Davis, with a plaque and a hug in recognition of her service to the district during a retirement ceremony held in the honor of Mrs. Davis. (Barry Byers)

Image: Mrs. Margie Davis receives a standing ovation from those in attendance upon receiving her commemorative plaque.

Mrs. Margie Davis receives a standing ovation from those in attendance upon receiving her commemorative plaque. (Barry Byers)

Image: Mrs. Margie Davis gives her farewell speech by stating she will always be passionate about the Italy ISD but is also ready to enjoy retirement.

Mrs. Margie Davis gives her farewell speech by stating she will always be passionate about the Italy ISD but is also ready to enjoy retirement. (Barry Byers)

Image: Many current and past teachers and administrators were on hand to show their appreciation to Mrs. Davis and Speed Hamby for their service to the Italy ISD with both Davis and Hamby entering retirement.

Many current and past teachers and administrators were on hand to show their appreciation to Mrs. Davis and Speed Hamby for their service to the Italy ISD with both Davis and Hamby entering retirement. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy ISD superintendent Barry Bassett explains how Speed Hamby once commented, “What do I have to do to get a bobblehead?” Well, with his retirement, Hamby was presented two bobblehead dolls. A Tiger for all his hard work at Stafford Elementary and a Gladiator for his efforts at Italy High School as the district’s maintenance supervisor.

Italy ISD superintendent Barry Bassett explains how Speed Hamby once commented, “What do I have to do to get a bobblehead?” Well, with his retirement, Hamby was presented two bobblehead dolls. A Tiger for all his hard work at Stafford Elementary and a Gladiator for his efforts at Italy High School as the district’s maintenance supervisor. (Barry Byers)

Image: Finally! Speed Hamby proudly displays his Tiger and Gladiator bobbleheads presented to him as retirement gifts by the Italy ISD school board.

Finally! Speed Hamby proudly displays his Tiger and Gladiator bobbleheads presented to him as retirement gifts by the Italy ISD school board. (Barry Byers)

Image: Speed Hamby bids farewell but not without thanking the teachers and administrators for their assistance along the way while he helped keep students and staff members comfortable in order to sure a quality learning environment.

Speed Hamby bids farewell but not without thanking the teachers and administrators for their assistance along the way while he helped keep students and staff members comfortable in order to sure a quality learning environment. (Barry Byers)

Image: Mrs. Margie Davis is congratulated for her service to the students and for her guidance to National Honor Society members by NHS Historian, Zain Byers, who credits Mrs. Davis for encouraging him to take on honors classes.

Mrs. Margie Davis is congratulated for her service to the students and for her guidance to National Honor Society members by NHS Historian, Zain Byers, who credits Mrs. Davis for encouraging him to take on honors classes. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jill Varner congratulates Mrs. Margie Davis and wishes her all the best now that she has retired from the Italy ISD.

Jill Varner congratulates Mrs. Margie Davis and wishes her all the best now that she has retired from the Italy ISD. (Barry Byers)

Image: Stafford Elementary Principal Jonathan Nash congratulates newly hired science teacher Maggie Westrick. She will teach fifth and sixth grade science at Stafford.

Stafford Elementary Principal Jonathan Nash congratulates newly hired science teacher Maggie Westrick. She will teach fifth and sixth grade science at Stafford. (Alysa Kirton)

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