MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2020 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Representatives McKnight, Haney

House Resolution 88

(As Adopted by House)

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE WEST HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADER TEAM UPON WINNING THE 2019 CLASS 6A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FOR VARSITY CO-ED GAME DAY DIVISION.

     WHEREAS, the West Harrison High School Cheerleader Team captured its first state championship during the 2019 Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) State Cheer Championship where the spectacular team placed first on December 14, 2019, in the Varsity Co-Ed Game Day division; and

     WHEREAS, after earning this historic victory, the West Harrison High School Cheerleader Team advanced to a national competition where they placed an impressive third, which demonstrates the growth of the squad and is a pinnacle of the hard work shown throughout their 2019-2020 cheering season; and

     WHEREAS, the West Harrison High School Cheerleaders were superbly coached and inspired by their cheering coaches, Elizabeth Dingman and Heather Serpas, who broadened the knowledge of the squad and refined their skills in execution; and

     WHEREAS, members of the 2019-2020 West Harrison High School Cheerleader Team include:  Emily Albert, Auinyea Biggs, Zimyria Boler, La'Terra Bourne, Austin Bradley, Chanel Bui, Kameryn Capers, Jadyn Carrillo, Kayla Carter, Azurrea Curry, Abbey Fontan, Levi Fore, Kadeja Gray, Anna Berkley Grossi, Mason Halsey, Railee Inman, Tyana Johnson, Demi Bailey Ladner, Loralei Livings, Peyton Lowery, Faith Massey, Kaison McGill, Robert Morrison, Aiden Morton, Maci Ochoa, Aspen Simmons, Lane Trosclair, Kaley Weaver and Samantha Wells; and

     WHEREAS, in addition to the dynamic cheering coaches of the Hurricanes, the cheering squad has been supported by the administration of West Harrison High School who includes, Dana Trochessett, Principal; Erwin Gilliam, Assistant Principal; Dr. Michael Weaver, Assistant Principal; Roy Gill, Superintendent, Mitchell King, Assistant Superintendent and Averie Bush, Athletic Director; and

     WHEREAS, the West Harrison High School Cheerleaders have developed a  winning and cooperative spirit and a high degree of sportsmanship, and their activities and attitude reflect great credit upon the individual cheerleaders, their parents and coaches and brings great honor to West Harrison High School; and

     WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to recognize and commend excellence, especially when evidenced by the young people of our state such as the West Harrison High School Cheerleader Team, who are this great state's promising future:

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the West Harrison High School Cheerleader Team upon its outstanding 2019-2020 season, for winning the 2019 MHSAA State Championship in the Varsity Co-Ed Game Day division and for displaying tireless devotion to their athletic endeavors.

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished  to Dana Trochessett, Principal of West Harrison High School and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.