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TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE BELL STREET MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE OLYMPIAD TEAM, AND TO CONGRATULATE THE SCHOLARS AND THEIR COACHES FOR CAPTURING THE 2011 SCIENCE OLYMPIAD DIVISION B STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
Whereas, the students of the 2011 Science Olympiad team from Bell Street Middle School have secured the state championship title for nine consecutive years; and
Whereas, the Science Olympiad tournaments on the state level consist of a series of twenty events that attempt to cover various disciplines of science, including biology, earth science, chemistry, physics, computers, and technology; and
Whereas, in order to prepare for competition, the team from Bell Street Middle School, which included two groups composed of a total of twenty-nine students, practiced many Saturdays and often several times during the week; and
Whereas, led by Head Coach Terri O'Shields, the eighteen coaches of Bell Street Middle School used their own scientific expertise and training to mold a championship team and set a standard for excellence that will serve these students well in future endeavors; and
Whereas, with teamwork and tenacity formed during demanding practices, the students of the Bell Street Middle School Science Olympiad team have excelled academically and brought pride and recognition to their school and to their community; and
Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to pause in its deliberations to honor the success of the Bell Street Middle School Science Olympiad scholars, and the members extend best wishes to them as they prepare to represent South Carolina in the May 17, 2011, national competition. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and commend the Bell Street Middle School Science Olympiad team, and congratulate the scholars and their coaches for capturing the 2011 Science Olympiad Division B State Championship title.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Josie Kate Haupfear and Head Coach Terri O'Shields.
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