2013-2014 Italy Athletic Banquet honors its student-athletes in grand fashion

Image: Student-athletes, coaches, fans and family members filled the dome for the 2013-2014 Italy Athletic Banquet for the end of the year award presentations.

Student-athletes, coaches, fans and family members filled the dome for the 2013-2014 Italy Athletic Banquet for the end of the year award presentations. (Barry Byers)

Image: In recognition of Italy’s 2013-2014 senior student-athletes, Tyler Anderson is introduced while being escorted by his parents.

In recognition of Italy’s 2013-2014 senior student-athletes, Tyler Anderson is introduced while being escorted by his parents. (Barry Byers)

Image: In recognition of Italy’s 2013-2014 senior student-athletes, Khumbo Bailey is introduced while being escorted by Coach Bobby Campbell.

In recognition of Italy’s 2013-2014 senior student-athletes, Khumbo Bailey is introduced while being escorted by Coach Bobby Campbell. (Barry Byers)

Image: In recognition of Italy’s 2013-2014 senior student-athletes, Zain Byers is introduced while being escorted by his father.

In recognition of Italy’s 2013-2014 senior student-athletes, Zain Byers is introduced while being escorted by his father. (Barry Byers)

Image: In recognition of Italy’s 2013-2014 senior student-athletes, Eric Carson is introduced while being escorted by his mother.

In recognition of Italy’s 2013-2014 senior student-athletes, Eric Carson is introduced while being escorted by his mother. (Barry Byers)

Image: In recognition of Italy’s 2013-2014 senior student-athletes, cousins Ryisha Copeland and Kendra Copeland are introduced while being escorted by family.

In recognition of Italy’s 2013-2014 senior student-athletes, cousins Ryisha Copeland and Kendra Copeland are introduced while being escorted by family. (Barry Byers)

Image: In recognition of Italy’s 2013-2014 senior student-athletes, Monserrat Figueroa is introduced while being escorted by her mother and nephew.

In recognition of Italy’s 2013-2014 senior student-athletes, Monserrat Figueroa is introduced while being escorted by her mother and nephew. (Barry Byers)

Image: In recognition of Italy’s 2013-2014 senior student-athletes, Jessica Garcia is introduced while being escorted by Jane Medrano.

In recognition of Italy’s 2013-2014 senior student-athletes, Jessica Garcia is introduced while being escorted by Jane Medrano. (Barry Byers)

Image: In recognition of Italy’s 2013-2014 senior student-athletes, Darol Mayberry is introduced while being escorted by his mother.

In recognition of Italy’s 2013-2014 senior student-athletes, Darol Mayberry is introduced while being escorted by his mother. (Barry Byers)

Image: In recognition of Italy’s 2013-2014 senior student-athletes, Cody Medrano is introduced while being escorted by his parents.

In recognition of Italy’s 2013-2014 senior student-athletes, Cody Medrano is introduced while being escorted by his parents. (Barry Byers)

Image: In recognition of Italy’s 2013-2014 senior student-athletes, Shadrach Newman is introduced while being escorted by his mother.

In recognition of Italy’s 2013-2014 senior student-athletes, Shadrach Newman is introduced while being escorted by his mother. (Barry Byers)

Image: In recognition of Italy’s 2013-2014 senior student-athletes, Trevon Robertson is introduced while being escorted by Larry Mayberry, Sr.

In recognition of Italy’s 2013-2014 senior student-athletes, Trevon Robertson is introduced while being escorted by Larry Mayberry, Sr. (Barry Byers)

Image: In recognition of Italy’s 2013-2014 senior student-athletes, Kevin Roldan is introduced while being escorted by his mother.

In recognition of Italy’s 2013-2014 senior student-athletes, Kevin Roldan is introduced while being escorted by his mother. (Barry Byers)

Image: In recognition of Italy’s 2013-2014 senior student-athletes, TaMarcus Sheppard is introduced while being escorted by his parents.

In recognition of Italy’s 2013-2014 senior student-athletes, TaMarcus Sheppard is introduced while being escorted by his parents. (Barry Byers)

Image: In recognition of Italy’s 2013-2014 senior student-athletes, Taylor Turner is introduced while being escorted by her mother.

In recognition of Italy’s 2013-2014 senior student-athletes, Taylor Turner is introduced while being escorted by her mother. (Barry Byers)

Image: In recognition of Italy’s 2013-2014 senior student-athletes, Bailey Walton is introduced while being escorted by his mother.

In recognition of Italy’s 2013-2014 senior student-athletes, Bailey Walton is introduced while being escorted by his mother. (Barry Byers)

Image: In recognition of Italy’s 2013-2014 senior student-athletes, Paige Westbrook is introduced while being escorted by her parents.

In recognition of Italy’s 2013-2014 senior student-athletes, Paige Westbrook is introduced while being escorted by her parents. (Barry Byers)

Image: Shad Newman and Kendra Copeland are the first recipients of the Marty Haight Scholarship which was presented to them by Marty’s daughter, Hannah Haight.

Shad Newman and Kendra Copeland are the first recipients of the Marty Haight Scholarship which was presented to them by Marty’s daughter, Hannah Haight. (Barry Byers)

Image: Taylor Turner and Zain Byers are presented certificates for having the highest GPAs among senior athletes by Italy ISD Principal Lee Joffre.

Taylor Turner and Zain Byers are presented certificates for having the highest GPAs among senior athletes by Italy ISD Principal Lee Joffre. (Barry Byers)

Image: In honor of his uncle, David Henderson presents the 2013-2014 David Henderson Scholarship to Zain Byers.

In honor of his uncle, David Henderson presents the 2013-2014 David Henderson Scholarship to Zain Byers. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Athletic Booster Club President Flossie Gowin presented scholarships to Ryisha Copeland, Bailey Walton, Eric Carson and Taylor Turner.

Gladiator Athletic Booster Club President Flossie Gowin presented scholarships to Ryisha Copeland, Bailey Walton, Eric Carson and Taylor Turner. (Barry Byers)

Image: Booster club representatives Flossie Gowin and Robbie Jones selected Ann Byers as the Gladiator Fan of the Year and presented her sons Barry Byers and Brentley Byers with the official T-shirts to wear in her honor. Guess it’s first-come-first-serve to the reserved parking spot…

Booster club representatives Flossie Gowin and Robbie Jones selected Ann Byers as the Gladiator Fan of the Year and presented her sons Barry Byers and Brentley Byers with the official T-shirts to wear in her honor. Guess it’s first-come-first-serve to the reserved parking spot… (Barry Byers)

Image: Kendra Copeland is named Lady Gladiator of the Year and is presented the award by coaches Tina Richards, Morgan Mathews and Melissa Fullmer.

Kendra Copeland is named Lady Gladiator of the Year and is presented the award by coaches Tina Richards, Morgan Mathews and Melissa Fullmer. (Barry Byers)

Image: TaMarcus “T” Sheppard is named Gladiator of the Year for 2013-2014 by the Italy Coaching Staff as Charles Tindol, Jon Cady, Brandon Ganske, Wayne Rowe, Jackie Cate and father/coach Bobby Campbell stand with pride around the chosen one.

TaMarcus “T” Sheppard is named Gladiator of the Year for 2013-2014 by the Italy Coaching Staff as Charles Tindol, Jon Cady, Brandon Ganske, Wayne Rowe, Jackie Cate and father/coach Bobby Campbell stand with pride around the chosen one. (Barry Byers)

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