MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2000 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Senator(s) Hewes

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE ST. JOHN HIGH SCHOOL "LADY EAGLES" GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE STATE 2A CHAMPIONSHIP.

WHEREAS, the St. John High School "Lady Eagles" Girls Basketball Team in Gulfport, Mississippi, culminated its excellent 1999-2000 season by winning the State 2A Championship and compiling an outstanding 35-3 record; and

WHEREAS, the Lady Eagles won the following tournaments on their way to the state championship: the Gulfport Tip-off Tournament, the St. John High School Invitational Tournament, the Hancock County Tournament, the Pass Christian Tournament, the District 8 Class 2A Tournament, and the South State Regional 2A Tournament; and

WHEREAS, this is the team roster for this championship team:

Seniors: Amber Bartlett - All-State, All-Coast, All-Harrison County, All-District; Sara Carter - All-State, All-Coast, All-Harrison County, All-District, Dandy Dozen, Mississippi-Alabama All-Star Team; Allison Ladner - All-State, All-Coast; Traci Craig;

Junior: Michelle Ghere - All-Coast, All-District;

Sophomores: Miles Bailey, Tara Nall, Whitney McGrew, Courtney Ulrich, Kim Russell, Amanda Necaise;

Freshmen: Heather Barlett, Marcie Levens;

Statisticians: Gloria Hudson, Susan Barrett, Jennifer Ladner;

Video: Mitchell Surginer; and

WHEREAS, the team was led by Coach Renee Ladner and Assistant Coach Ronnie Hagensee who molded this squad into a championship unit; and

WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we recognize the outstanding accomplishments of this group of student-athletes, who have brought honor to their school, their community and to the State of Mississippi:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the St. John High School "Lady Eagles" Girls Basketball Team in Gulfport, Mississippi, for winning the State 2A Championship, and wish them continued success in their future athletic and academic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this Resolution be presented to Coach Ladner on behalf of the team and the Principal of St. John High School and be made available to the Capitol Press Corps.