A house RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE Ninety Six Wildcats Academic TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR A STELLAR PERFORMANCE AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2023 SOUTH CAROLINA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP of Academics TITLE.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that the Ninety Six Wildcats Academic team garnered the state title at Francis Marion University on Friday, March 17, 2023; and

 

Whereas, to the delight of their faithful fans, the Ninety Six Wildcats Academic team defeated Camden High School 40-20 to take the team's third consecutive state title.  The Wildcats had advanced to the state competition by defeating Chester High School 40-7 in their semi-final match; and

 

Whereas, members of the team include Caleb Anderson, Caroline Austin, Julia Austin, Chambers Calhoun, Clara Beth Cobb, Ethan Hastings, Aniya Louden, Hannah Grace McCarty, Ronan O'Dell, Bekah Sargent, Katie Tolley, and Barbee Ruth Werts; and

 

Whereas, in a field requiring rigorous study and poise, Coach Smith and her assistants used their own training and passion to build a championship team and teach these students invaluable life lessons; and

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives values the pride and recognition that the Ninety Six academic team members have brought to their school and their community, and the members look forward to following their continued achievements in the days ahead.  Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and honor the Ninety Six Wildcats Academic team, coaches, and school officials for a stellar performance and congratulate them for winning the 2023 South Carolina State Championship of Academics title.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Coach Susan Smith.

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