George Scott Scholarship fundraiser a success

Image: Past recipients of the George Scott Memorial Scholarship return each year to visit with contributors and give a big hug to George’s wife, Wanda Scott, and to his daughter, Diana Herrin. Taking a moment for a group photo are: Top row (L-R): Brett Kirton, Ried Jacinto and Diana Herrin. Bottom row (L-R): Wanda Scott, Logan Owens, Kaitlyn Rossa, Amber Mitchell and Kaytlyn Bales.

Past recipients of the George Scott Memorial Scholarship return each year to visit with contributors and give a big hug to George’s wife, Wanda Scott, and to his daughter, Diana Herrin. Taking a moment for a group photo are: Top row (L-R): Brett Kirton, Ried Jacinto and Diana Herrin. Bottom row (L-R): Wanda Scott, Logan Owens, Kaitlyn Rossa, Amber Mitchell and Kaytlyn Bales. (Barry Byers)

Image: Wanda Scott visits with Bobbie Davis, grandmother of Angelica Garza, a scholarship recipient.

Wanda Scott visits with Bobbie Davis, grandmother of Angelica Garza, a scholarship recipient. (Barry Byers)

Image: Diana Scott Herrin returns every year to help with the scholarship fundraiser.

Diana Scott Herrin returns every year to help with the scholarship fundraiser. (Barry Byers)

Image: Frances Holley and her sister, Nedra Hooser lend their support while enjoying their meal.

Frances Holley and her sister, Nedra Hooser lend their support while enjoying their meal. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sue Ward Herrin was so happy to see another classmate from the Class of 1944.

Sue Ward Herrin was so happy to see another classmate from the Class of 1944. (Barry Byers)

Image: All ages attend the dinner to raise scholarship money for selected Italy High school graduates. Mary Beth and Whitley Wainscott enjoy their meal.

All ages attend the dinner to raise scholarship money for selected Italy High school graduates. Mary Beth and Whitley Wainscott enjoy their meal. (Barry Byers)

Image: Curtis Riddle chats with Lois Helen Reeves while enjoying the fundraising feast.

Curtis Riddle chats with Lois Helen Reeves while enjoying the fundraising feast. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kaitlyn Rossa visits with Jon and Diana Herrin.

Kaitlyn Rossa visits with Jon and Diana Herrin. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kip Finley, Italy alumni, takes his to go.

Kip Finley, Italy alumni, takes his to go. (Barry Byers)

Image: Creighton Hyles grabs some grub while sporting the old jersey of his father, Charles Hyles(83), who played for the Gladiators back in the 80s.

Creighton Hyles grabs some grub while sporting the old jersey of his father, Charles Hyles(83), who played for the Gladiators back in the 80s. (Barry Byers)

Image: Christie Hyles is happy to support the George Scott fundraiser every year.

Christie Hyles is happy to support the George Scott fundraiser every year. (Barry Byers)

Image: Garlan and Ann Phillips Bell visit with classmates.

Garlan and Ann Phillips Bell visit with classmates. (Barry Byers)

Image: Dana Batte-Walker, a past recipient, returned to IHS to support the scholarship.

Dana Batte-Walker, a past recipient, returned to IHS to support the scholarship. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cheryl Owen and Brenda Wainscott, as retired teachers of Italy ISD, know how important a good education is.

Cheryl Owen and Brenda Wainscott, as retired teachers of Italy ISD, know how important a good education is. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ashton Hyles Russ and son Tucker support the fundraiser with her grandparents Jimmy and Ann Hyles.

Ashton Hyles Russ and son Tucker support the fundraiser with her grandparents Jimmy and Ann Hyles. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jerry Smithey gives Jill Varner a big hug.

Jerry Smithey gives Jill Varner a big hug. (Barry Byers)

Image: Robert Owen and Jane Gorman Acker catch up on old times.

Robert Owen and Jane Gorman Acker catch up on old times. (Barry Byers)

Image: Steven Crowell and son Thomas enjoy Bubba’s brisket.

Steven Crowell and son Thomas enjoy Bubba’s brisket. (Barry Byers)

Image: Connie Reeves supports the fundraiser each year.

Connie Reeves supports the fundraiser each year. (Barry Byers)

Image: Michelle Riddle thanks Mayor James Hobbs for his support.

Michelle Riddle thanks Mayor James Hobbs for his support. (Barry Byers)

Image: Reid Jacinto and Amber Mitchell visit with Wanda Scott at the meal.

Reid Jacinto and Amber Mitchell visit with Wanda Scott at the meal. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kristi Holley, Stafford Elementary teacher, supports the scholarship fundraising efforts.

Kristi Holley, Stafford Elementary teacher, supports the scholarship fundraising efforts. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tom and Barbara Little visit with their friend, Wanda Scott. The Littles’ granddaughter Kaitlyn Rossa is attending college with the help of the scholarship.

Tom and Barbara Little visit with their friend, Wanda Scott. The Littles’ granddaughter Kaitlyn Rossa is attending college with the help of the scholarship. (Barry Byers)

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