MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2001 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Representative Moss

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE CORINTH HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS FOR WINNING FIRST PLACE IN THE STATE FINALS AT THE MISSISSIPPI HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION'S STATE CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIP.

WHEREAS, the Corinth High School Cheerleaders won First Place in state finals at the Mississippi High School Activities Association's State Cheerleading Championship on December 9, 2000; and

WHEREAS, on October 31, 2000, the Corinth Cheerleaders took First Place in the Alcorn Cheer Off at the Crossroads Arena and won First Place in the state regional competition in Water Valley on November 4, 2000; and

WHEREAS, the 2000-2001 Corinth High School Cheerleaders include Jane Hedges, Ginger Simpson, Ginger Northcutt, Julia Atkins, Natalie Murphy, Nakeitra Hill, Lynley Shields, Lauren Little, Laura Kate Long, Whitney Wall, Sara Beth Haynie and Amber Eaton; and

WHEREAS, the Corinth High School Cheerleaders have been superbly coached and inspired by Sponsors Nicole Howard and Kim Hall and Technical Advisor Emily Steen, who have broadened the cheerleaders' knowledge of cheerleading competition and refined their skills in execution; and

WHEREAS, the Corinth Cheerleaders spend many hours per week practicing their elite stunts, dance routines and cheers in addition to cheering at sporting events; and

WHEREAS, the Corinth 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 and their sponsors and bring honor to Corinth 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, who are its future:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we commend and congratulate the Corinth High School Cheerleaders and Sponsors Nicole Howard and Kim Hall and Technical Advisor Emily Steen, for winning First Place in the State Finals at the Mississippi High School Activities Association's State Cheerleading Championship and for displaying tireless devotion to their athletic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Corinth High School, Sponsors Nicole Howard and Kim Hall and Technical Advisor Emily Steen and to members of the Capitol Press Corps.