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Bill 1280

                    Current Status

Bill Number:                      1280
Type of Legislation:              Senate Resolution SR
Introducing Body:                 Senate
Introduced Date:                  20000323
Primary Sponsor:                  Land
All Sponsors:                     Land
Drafted Document Number:          l:\s-res\jcl\010eagl.whb.doc
Date Bill Passed both Bodies:     20000323
Subject:                          Scott's Branch High School Boys 
                                  Basketball Team, Resolutions


                        History

Body    Date      Action Description                     Com     Leg Involved
______  ________  ______________________________________ _______ ____________
Senate  20000323  Introduced, adopted


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CONGRATULATING THE SCOTT'S BRANCH HIGH SCHOOL EAGLES ON WINNING THE 2000 CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN BASKETBALL.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are proud to have the opportunity to recognize the Scott's Branch High School Eagles Boys' Basketball Team of Clarendon County on winning their second consecutive Class A State Basketball Championship on March 11, 2000, at the Carolina coliseum in Columbia; and

Whereas, the Scott's Branch High School Eagles earned their State Championship with a hard-fought 66-59 victory over the Red Devils, a tough contender in the Class A championships; and

Whereas, this victory, the Eagles' second consecutive title triumph in this championship meeting against the Red Devils in three years, marked the highlight of an exceptional basketball team which had an outstanding record of 29-1 during the 1999-2000 season; and

Whereas, the Scott's Branch basketball roster for the 1999-2000 season included the following players: Joe Felder, Leon Bozier, Quentin Gaymon, Cedric Bozier, Antron Adams, Antoine Johnson, Joshua Roberts, Calbert McCray, Kendrick Dukes, Byron Boatwright, Cortney Junious, Rodney Ragin, Jermell Adams, Matthew Palmer, Kerry White, Travis Sinkler, Darron Phillips, and Neko Black; and

Whereas, Head Coach James Smith guided the Eagles' to a victorious season built on hard work, dedication and a strong team spirit; and

Whereas, in addition to Head Coach James Smith, the team's assistant coaches included Conley Brannon, Robert Ross, and William Bryant; and

Whereas, team statisticians were Sharice Nelson and Bradley Smith, and team managers included DeAndra Cantey and Lamont Junious; and

Whereas, school principal is Joe F. Singleton, assistant principal is Malachi Gibson, athletic director is Stanley A. Singleton, and district superintendent is Dr. Elijah S. McCants; and

Whereas, the Scott's Branch High School cheerleaders' roster included the following: Lakelia Tindal, Jacklyn Guess, Nichelle Bonaparte, LatoyaWhite, Regina Maddox, Deidre Richburg, Shanika Huggins, Tanika Lemon, Stacey Coard, Sheneke Green, and Veronica Nelson, coached by Lottie Fleming; and

Whereas, the Eagle's achievement of winning the Class A Championship is a true testimony to the team's talent and desire for excellence and is highly deserving of recognition. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the Senate, by this resolution, congratulate the Scott's Branch High School Eagles on winning the 2000 Class A State Basketball Championship.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Principal Joe Singleton and Head Coach James Smith.

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