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TO CONGRATULATE THE DORMAN HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2017 CLASS AAAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE AND TO COMMEND THE TEAM'S OUTSTANDING ATHLETES AND COACHES ON A SUPERB SEASON.
Whereas, on May 13, 2017, at Spring Valley in Columbia, the well-prepared Dorman High School boys track and field team sealed a 74-58 victory over Wando to capture the 2017 state track and field crown for Class AAAAA; and
Whereas, Dorman's Jayson Massey claimed the shot put title, while his twin brother, Jordan Massey, earned the discus title. Teammate Edwin ("Wynn") Johnson, earned gold in the 1600 meter, as well as in the 3200 meter, to become 5A state champ in both competitions; and
Whereas, exhilarated Cavalier fans, reveling in the decisive win over a field of tenacious competitors, were already making plans to return in 2018 to see their team repeat the feat. The 2017 effort earned Dorman its first team title since it claimed the 2010 4A crown; and
Whereas, Head Coach Jeff Johns and his highly skilled assistant coaches fully utilized their own athletic expertise and experience to build a championship machine and teach these young student-athletes lessons that will serve them well throughout their lives; and
Whereas, adding another star to Dorman's crown, Coach Johns was named USA Track & Field South Carolina Boys Coach of the Year and South Carolina Coaches Association Boys Track Coach of the Year; and
Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to recognize the young athletes of the Dorman High School boys track and field team for leading with excellence in the classroom and on the field, and the members expect to hear of continued great achievements in the years ahead. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate the Dorman High School boys track and field team for winning the 2017 Class AAAAA State Championship title and commend the team's outstanding athletes and coaches on a superb season.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Ken Kiser and Coach Jeff Johns of Dorman High School.
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