FCCLA, Band and Staff recognitions highlighted Italy School Board meeting Monday

Image: For dedication and service to the Italy ISD students when a void in the classroom needed to be filled with reliability, Principal Lee Joffre presents Elmerine Bell with a personalized appreciation plaque.

For dedication and service to the Italy ISD students when a void in the classroom needed to be filled with reliability, Principal Lee Joffre presents Elmerine Bell with a personalized appreciation plaque. (Barry Byers)

Image: FCCLA member Adriana Celis is presented a plaque and a certificate by Italy ISD Principal Lee Joffre for her 6th place finish at the state level among big and little schools as an Environmental Ambassador.

FCCLA member Adriana Celis is presented a plaque and a certificate by Italy ISD Principal Lee Joffre for her 6th place finish at the state level among big and little schools as an Environmental Ambassador. (Barry Byers)

Image: FCCLA member Alexis Sampley is presented a plaque and a certificate by Italy ISD Principal Lee Joffre for her 6th place finish at the state level among big and little schools as an Environmental Ambassador.

FCCLA member Alexis Sampley is presented a plaque and a certificate by Italy ISD Principal Lee Joffre for her 6th place finish at the state level among big and little schools as an Environmental Ambassador. (Barry Byers)

Image: FCCLA member Julissa Hernandez is presented a plaque and a certificate by Italy ISD Principal Lee Joffre for her 6th Place finish at the state level among big and little schools as an Environmental Ambassador.

FCCLA member Julissa Hernandez is presented a plaque and a certificate by Italy ISD Principal Lee Joffre for her 6th Place finish at the state level among big and little schools as an Environmental Ambassador. (Barry Byers)

Image: FCCLA member Chace McGinnis is presented a plaque and a certificate by Italy ISD Principal Lee Joffre for his 4th place finish at the state level among big and little schools for Presentation and Sports Nutrition.

FCCLA member Chace McGinnis is presented a plaque and a certificate by Italy ISD Principal Lee Joffre for his 4th place finish at the state level among big and little schools for Presentation and Sports Nutrition. (Barry Byers)

Image: FCCLA member Tia Russell is presented a plaque and a certificate by Italy ISD Principal Lee Joffre for his 4th place finish at the state level among big and little schools for Presentation and Sports Nutrition.

FCCLA member Tia Russell is presented a plaque and a certificate by Italy ISD Principal Lee Joffre for his 4th place finish at the state level among big and little schools for Presentation and Sports Nutrition. (Barry Byers)

Image: FCCLA state representatives of Italy High School are (L-R) Julissa Hernandez, Adriana Celis, Alexis Sampley, Chace McGinnis and Tia Russell.

FCCLA state representatives of Italy High School are (L-R) Julissa Hernandez, Adriana Celis, Alexis Sampley, Chace McGinnis and Tia Russell. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jennifer Eaglen is presented a certificate of dedication for her efforts in advancing six FCCLA students to the state competition in just her first year overseeing the program.

Jennifer Eaglen is presented a certificate of dedication for her efforts in advancing six FCCLA students to the state competition in just her first year overseeing the program. (Barry Byers)

Image: Chace McGinnis and Tia Russell give the board members and those attending a taste of their brains at work as it pertained to sports nutrition.

Chace McGinnis and Tia Russell give the board members and those attending a taste of their brains at work as it pertained to sports nutrition. (Barry Byers)

Image: Assistant band director David Graves is awarded a certificate for his efforts and accomplishments with the Italy Junior High Band with Principal Lee Joffre doing the honors.

Assistant band director David Graves is awarded a certificate for his efforts and accomplishments with the Italy Junior High Band with Principal Lee Joffre doing the honors. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jesus Perez is also presented a certificate from Principal Lee Joffre recognizing he and the Gladiator Regiments Band’s accomplishments for the school year.

Jesus Perez is also presented a certificate from Principal Lee Joffre recognizing he and the Gladiator Regiments Band’s accomplishments for the school year. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy ISD Superintendent Jamie Velasco (middle) is joined Larry Eubank, Paul Cockerham and the rest of the school board in congratulating band directors Jesus Perez and Davis Graves.

Italy ISD Superintendent Jamie Velasco (middle) is joined Larry Eubank, Paul Cockerham and the rest of the school board in congratulating band directors Jesus Perez and Davis Graves. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jesus Perez takes a trip down trophy lane as he relives some special moments achieved by the Gladiator Regiment band and its talented members for 2013-2014.

Jesus Perez takes a trip down trophy lane as he relives some special moments achieved by the Gladiator Regiment band and its talented members for 2013-2014. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy ISD Superintendent Jamie Velasco offers his Superintendent’s Report to the board.

Italy ISD Superintendent Jamie Velasco offers his Superintendent’s Report to the board. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy ISD Athletic Director and Head Football Coach, Charles Tindol, gives his report to the board.

Italy ISD Athletic Director and Head Football Coach, Charles Tindol, gives his report to the board. (Barry Byers)

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