A house RESOLUTION

to recognize and honor the Heathwood Hall Varsity competitive cheer team, coaches, and school officials for an extraordinary season and to congratulate them for winning the 2024 south carolina independent school association class 4A non-tumbling state championship title.

Whereas, with precision and grace, the Heathwood Hall competitive cheer team earned top honors in the non-tumbling division at the 2024 South Carolina Independent School Association Class 4A state competition, held at Gray Collegiate Academy on Saturday, November 16, 2024; and

Whereas, the Lady Highlanders, determined to take home the coveted crown, left it all on the mat, surpassing Northwood Academy from North Charleston to capture the state title; and

Whereas, further, this is only the second year the Lady Highlanders have competed in the division, and the team has its eyes on future championships; and

Whereas, thanks to the first-class leadership of Coach Ashley Hall, Coach Ashley Shinta, and Coach Paige Whalen, the talented athletes of the Heathwood Hall cheer team showed out like the champions they are; and

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives values the pride and recognition that the Heathwood Hall cheerleaders have brought to their school and community, and the members look forward to following their continued achievements in the seasons to come.  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 Heathwood Hall varsity competitive cheer team, coaches, and school officials for an extraordinary season and congratulate them for winning the 2024 South Carolina Independent School Association Class 4A Non-Tumbling State Championship title. 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Head of School Chris Hinchey and Coaches Ashley Hall, Ashley Shinta, and Paige Whalen of Heathwood Hall Episcopal School.

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