Italy’s graduating seniors enjoy Ice Cream Social hosted by Methodist Church

Barry Byers Posted June 6, 2014 3:15pm Italy High School

Image: Church members Barbara Chambers and Alice Thompson oversee the White Elephant game hosted by the Methodist Church for Italy High School’s 2014 seniors. — Church members Barbara Chambers and Alice Thompson oversee the White Elephant game hosted by the Methodist Church for Italy High School’s 2014 seniors.

Italy — On Thursday May 15, immediately following the senior awards presentation at Italy High School, graduating seniors made their way over to the Methodist Church in Italy for the annual Ice Cream Social.

After playing a white elephant game where the students strategize and scheme to end up with the best possible prize, everyone was treated to cake, cookies and punch. Giving everyone a chance to socialize, visit and laugh in perhaps a different way than their usual school setting.

Rev. Ann Hitt addressed the students with words of encouragement and support as they each prepare to embark on a new chapter in their lives.

And with that, the party was just about over with graduation night this Friday.

Kyle Machovic, Matthew Parra and Taylor Turner are ready to take the ice cream challenge. (Barry Byers)

Tristan Smithwick is really getting into the White Elephant game. (Barry Byers)

Martha Salazar scored a pair of 2014 shades, nice! (Barry Byers)

Darol Mayberry, TaMarcus Sheppard and Bernice Hailey have nothing to hide during the White Elephant game. (Barry Byers)

Johnny Campos and Andrew McCasland have some laughs along with thier scoops of ice cream during the social. (Barry Byers)

Good stuff! Javier Enriquez and Reynaldo Salas are taking on the ice cream one bite at a time. (Barry Byers)

Martha Salazar and Jesica Wilkins reflect on their years at old Italy High School while savoring some ice cream sundaes. (Barry Byers)

So much ice cream but so little time. Miguel Estrada realizes his senior school year is almost over. (Barry Byers)

Corl McCarthy and Kevin Roldan take advantage of the free ice cream. (Barry Byers)

Thought we could use a closeup of Kevin Roldan enjoying his ice cream. (Barry Byers)

Superintendent Jaime Velasco looks jealous as Monserrat Figueroa adds little chocolate to top off her ice cream while Jessica Garcia grabs a big scoop of vanilla. (Barry Byers)

Paige Westbrook chats with friends while enjoying ice cream. (Barry Byers)

Kyle Mackovich (far right) entertains his classmates while Johnny Campos, Andrew McCasland, Shadrach Newman, Miguel Estrada, Javier Enriquez, Reynaldo Salas, and Mariano Perez continue to enjoy some ice cream. (Barry Byers)

Special thanks to the following members of the Methodist Church in Italy for hosting the Ice Cream Social on behalf of Italy’s graduating seniors: Back row, left to right: Rev. Ann Hitt, Barbara Chambers, Carla Pickard, Maryln Crowell, Alice Thompson and Connie Reeves. Front row, seated: Jane Reeves, Sue Herrin. (Barry Byers)