Senior Awards Ceremony recognizes and honors Italy High School Class of 2014

Image: During the 2014 Senior Scholarship and Award Program, Italy ISD George E. Scott Memorial Scholarships were awarded to Zain Byers, Monserrat Figueroa, Emily Stiles, Taylor Turner and Jesica Wilkins. Presenting the scholarships were Mr. Scott’s daughter, Diana Herrin (far left), and son, Tom Scott (far right), both graduates of Italy High school themselves. Each student receives $500 per semester throughout college.

During the 2014 Senior Scholarship and Award Program, Italy ISD George E. Scott Memorial Scholarships were awarded to Zain Byers, Monserrat Figueroa, Emily Stiles, Taylor Turner and Jesica Wilkins. Presenting the scholarships were Mr. Scott’s daughter, Diana Herrin (far left), and son, Tom Scott (far right), both graduates of Italy High school themselves. Each student receives $500 per semester throughout college. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy High School Guidance Counselor Erica Miller welcomes the 2014 graduating seniors and guests to the Senior Scholarships and Awards Program held inside Italy Gladiator Coliseum on May 15.

Italy High School Guidance Counselor Erica Miller welcomes the 2014 graduating seniors and guests to the Senior Scholarships and Awards Program held inside Italy Gladiator Coliseum on May 15. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Top 10% Graduates are Taylor Turner, Jesica Wilkins, Emily Stiles and Monserrat Figueroa.

The Top 10% Graduates are Taylor Turner, Jesica Wilkins, Emily Stiles and Monserrat Figueroa. (Barry Byers)

Image: Distinguished Graduates are Taylor Turner, Joseph Pitts, Jesica Wilkins, Zain Byers and Emily Stiles.

Distinguished Graduates are Taylor Turner, Joseph Pitts, Jesica Wilkins, Zain Byers and Emily Stiles. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jesica Wilkins returns to the stage to accept her Cosmetology Certification.

Jesica Wilkins returns to the stage to accept her Cosmetology Certification. (Barry Byers)

Image: Joseph Sage is recognized by the National Art Honors Society.

Joseph Sage is recognized by the National Art Honors Society. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tina Richards recognizes the National Honor Society Members.

Tina Richards recognizes the National Honor Society Members. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior National Honor Society Members are Zain Byers, Emily Stiles, Taylor Turner and Jesica Wilkins. (Not Pictured: Monserrat Figueroa)

Senior National Honor Society Members are Zain Byers, Emily Stiles, Taylor Turner and Jesica Wilkins. (Not Pictured: Monserrat Figueroa) (Barry Byers)

Image: DeeDee Hamilton (far right) presents Carter BloodCare Honor Cords to Zain Byers, Adriana Celis, Monserrat Figueroa, Jessica Garcia, Cody Medrano, Joseph Pitts, Kevin Roldan, Emily Stiles, Taylor Turner, Jesica Wilkins, Justin Wood and Paige Westbrook.

DeeDee Hamilton (far right) presents Carter BloodCare Honor Cords to Zain Byers, Adriana Celis, Monserrat Figueroa, Jessica Garcia, Cody Medrano, Joseph Pitts, Kevin Roldan, Emily Stiles, Taylor Turner, Jesica Wilkins, Justin Wood and Paige Westbrook. (Barry Byers)

Image: David Shoeford presents a Lone Star Cyclists Scholarship to Monserrat Figueroa.

David Shoeford presents a Lone Star Cyclists Scholarship to Monserrat Figueroa. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lone Star Cyclists Scholarship recipients are Joseph Sage, Bailey Walton, Jesica Wilkins and Monserrat Figueroa.

Lone Star Cyclists Scholarship recipients are Joseph Sage, Bailey Walton, Jesica Wilkins and Monserrat Figueroa. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tying for the Principal’s ACT College Readiness Scholarship are Taylor Turner and Justin Wood with scores of 23 on the ACT.

Tying for the Principal’s ACT College Readiness Scholarship are Taylor Turner and Justin Wood with scores of 23 on the ACT. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Principal’s SAT College Readiness Scholarship recipient is Joseph Pitts.

The Principal’s SAT College Readiness Scholarship recipient is Joseph Pitts. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jesus Perez presents one of the Italy High School Band Booster Scholarships to Emily Stiles.

Jesus Perez presents one of the Italy High School Band Booster Scholarships to Emily Stiles. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy High School Band Booster Scholarship recipients are Joseph Pitts and Emily Stiles.

Italy High School Band Booster Scholarship recipients are Joseph Pitts and Emily Stiles. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Ex-Student Association Scholarships are presented to Emily Stiles and Zain Byers.

Italy Ex-Student Association Scholarships are presented to Emily Stiles and Zain Byers. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tommy Hamilton (far right) presents M.E. Singleton Scholarship(s) to Taylor Turner ($8000 – over 4 years) and Jesica Wilkins ($1000 – one time).

Tommy Hamilton (far right) presents M.E. Singleton Scholarship(s) to Taylor Turner ($8000 – over 4 years) and Jesica Wilkins ($1000 – one time). (Barry Byers)

Image: Blake Godwin presents Taylor Turner with the Italy Youth Buyers Scholarship.

Blake Godwin presents Taylor Turner with the Italy Youth Buyers Scholarship. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sisters Grace Haight and Hannah Haight prepare to announce the first recipient of the Marty Haight Memorial Scholarship which was created to remember their father and how much he cared about kids.

Sisters Grace Haight and Hannah Haight prepare to announce the first recipient of the Marty Haight Memorial Scholarship which was created to remember their father and how much he cared about kids. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jessica Garcia is the first recipient of the Marty Haight Memorial Scholarship.

Jessica Garcia is the first recipient of the Marty Haight Memorial Scholarship. (Barry Byers)

Image: Bailey Walton receives the Walter Upchurch Memorial Scholarship.

Bailey Walton receives the Walter Upchurch Memorial Scholarship. (Barry Byers)

Image: Sue Price presents the Jewell Major Scholarship to Emily Stiles.

Sue Price presents the Jewell Major Scholarship to Emily Stiles. (Barry Byers)

Image: Flossie Gowin hugs Lion Club scholarship recipient, and son, Kevin Roldan. Joseph Sage, Emily Stiles and Taylor Turner were also recipients.

Flossie Gowin hugs Lion Club scholarship recipient, and son, Kevin Roldan. Joseph Sage, Emily Stiles and Taylor Turner were also recipients. (Barry Byers)

Image: The Shelley Nance Memorial Scholarship is presented by Shelley’s mother, Cynthia Nance, to talented senior artist, Joseph Sage. That’s Shelley’s father, Sam Nance, down in front capturing the moment.

The Shelley Nance Memorial Scholarship is presented by Shelley’s mother, Cynthia Nance, to talented senior artist, Joseph Sage. That’s Shelley’s father, Sam Nance, down in front capturing the moment. (Barry Byers)

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