A house RESOLUTION

 

TO APPLAUD THE D.W. DANIEL HIGH SCHOOL LIONS PRIDE MARCHING BAND, BAND DIRECTOR, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR A SENSATIONAL SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE 2024 SOUTH CAROLINA BAND DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

 

Whereas, having rehearsed to the level of near perfection, the D.W. Daniel High School Lions Pride marching band proved it to the world when they captured the 2024 South Carolina Band Directors Association Class AAA State title on Saturday, October 19, 2024; and

 

Whereas, held at Belton-Honea Path High School, the Class AAA state band championship was the setting for Daniel High's sweep of all captions: High Music Performance, High Visual, and High Overall Effect; and

 

Whereas, going for the gold against worthy competitors, the Lions Pride delivered a masterful performance of their show, La Nuit Tombée, or After Dark, and earned an enviable score of 93.25; and

 

Whereas, Band Directors Chaz Paxton and Maggie Walters, capitalizing on their own talents and skills, instilled into their musicians high standards for performance that will serve them well throughout all seasons of life; and

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House, proud of the commitment and success of the D.W. Daniel High School marching band, takes great pleasure in applauding these fine young musicians. Moreover, the House looks forward to hearing of the continued accomplishments of the Lions Pride 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, applaud the D.W. Daniel High School Lions Pride marching band, band director, and school officials for a sensational season and congratulate them on winning the 2024 South Carolina Band Directors Association Class AAA State Championship title.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Adam Russell and Band Directors Chaz Paxton and Maggie Walters of D.W. Daniel High School.

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