MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2015 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Senator(s) Jackson (15th), Butler (38th), Fillingane, Jackson (32nd), Jolly, Jones, Lee, Norwood, Simmons (12th)

Senate Concurrent Resolution 635

(As Adopted by Senate)

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE EAST WEBSTER HIGH SCHOOL "WOLVERINES" CHEERLEADING SQUAD AND COACH SHAWNA WILLIAMS FOR WINNING THEIR THIRD CONSECUTIVE MHSAA CLASS 1A THROUGH 3A NON-TUMBLING STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

     WHEREAS, the East Webster High School "Wolverines" Cheerleaders competed in the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) State Cheerleading and Dance Competition on December 13, 2014, and won State Championships in both Cheerleading (Small Non-Tumbling) and Dance (Small Pom).  They competed in Small Non-Tumbling Division I against 11 other squads and in Small Pom against 12 other squads.  The girls performed well and brought home two State Championships and a bid to Universal Cheerleading Association Nationals; and

     WHEREAS, this is the second consecutive State Cheerleading Championship for this squad.  It is the sixth Overall State Cheerleading Championship for East Webster; and

     WHEREAS, the routine was choreographed by Trey Griffin and the team is coached by Shawna Williams.  The team's 10 seniors helped capture this victory and the school is very proud of this group of girls; and

     WHEREAS, the members of the East Webster High School Cheerleading Squad are:  Morgan Bland, Maddie Brooks, Grace Christensen, Claire Ferguson, Hagen Files, Hartley Files, Kandler Flora, Ceilie Grimsley, JonHayden Hancock, Hannah Harrison, Sarah McCarter, Emily Nason, Haley Pate, Kelli Ray, Mary Mae Turner, Trystun Vickers and Caitlyn Zirlott; and Head Coach Shawna Williams; and

     WHEREAS, it is with pride that we recognize these outstanding 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 East Webster High School "Wolverines" Cheerleading Squad on their State Championships and Coach Shawna Williams for winning their third consecutive MHSAA Class 1A State Cheerleading Championship, and extend our best wishes for future success.

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Coach Williams and East Webster Principal Jack Treloar, forwarded to the Webster County School Board, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.