A house RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE Lexington Varsity Dance  TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2024 SOUTH CAROLINA dance association's STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE in two categories.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that the members of the Lexington Varsity Dance (LVD) team, representing Lexington High School, took two state championships at the state competition, the highlight of the dance calendar, held at Irmo High School on February 17, 2024; and

 

Whereas, to the delight of their faithful fans, the LVD team defeated a talented and competitive field of ten comers to capture state titles in two categories, besting their nearest competitor, the Chapin Varsity Dance team from Chapin High School; and

 

Whereas, LVD has competed in dance team competitions for ten years, and this year's state recognition is a welcomed award as it comes after four years of competing in the South Carolina Dance Association's State Championship, the first state title for Lexington; and

 

Whereas, the dancers of LVD demonstrated extraordinary talent and untiring dedication to capture state championships both in the jazz category and in the solo division, which spotlighted a remarkable performance by senior soloist and co-captain Lauren Smith; and

 

Whereas, LVD garnered two runner-up positions in the competitive Pom and Hip Hop categories.  Their Hip Hop routine was especially cited for its innovation, which highlighted the team's commitment to push creative boundaries and earned the dancers the "Be Bold" award for their unique music selection; and

 

Whereas, the team's state titles were made all the sweeter when sophomore Addison Hall captured third-place recognition in the solo division and won the Dance Team Union's "Be Bold" Award in recognition of her unique talent and the bright future ahead for her dance career; and

 

Whereas, in a sport that requires precision, agility, strength, and grace, Head Coach Star Graham and Assistant Coach Megan Whiting capitalized on their own dance experience and training to produce a championship-caliber team and teach these dancers lessons that will prove invaluable through life both on and off the dance floor; and

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives values the pride and recognition that the Lexington dancers have brought to their school and their community, and the members look forward to hearing of 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 Lexington Varsity Dance (LVD) team, coaches, and school officials for an outstanding season and congratulate them for winning the 2024 South Carolina Dance Association's State Championship title in two categories.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to interim Principal Ann O'Cain and Coach Star Graham.

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