A senate RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR Coach joshua jennings for his tenure As Great Falls High School Athletic Director and to Commend him For his service to his Students, Athletes, and the Great Falls Community.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Coach Joshua Jennings for his distinguished tenure as the athletic director at Great Falls High School; and

 

Whereas, a native of Sumter, Coach Jennings is an alumnus of the University of South Carolina, Francis Marion University, Southern New Hampshire University, and Coker University. He is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Education in Curriculum Studies from the University of South Carolina; and

 

Whereas, Coach Jennings began serving as the athletic director of Great Falls High School in June 2023. As athletic director, he has presided over one hundred student athletes being named to the All -Academic Team for earning all As and Bs during their in-season coursework, twenty six student athletes being named to All-Region teams, with three of those students earning All-State honors, three region championships, one Upper State Championship, an undefeated middle school football team and every sports team qualifying for the playoffs in the past year alone; and

 

Whereas, a civic leader, Coach Jennings has served with many community organizations, including as Chair of the School Improvement Council at Great Falls High School and as an alumni ambassador for Teach for America; and

 

Whereas, over the years, Coach Jennings has received a number of honors and awards, including Region 2-1A Athletic Director the Year, Great Falls Teacher of the Year, Forms and Supply Incorporated All Star Teacher, Holocaust Educator of Excellence, and the Sumter Item 20 Under 40 Award; and

 

Whereas, Coach Jennings has played an instrumental role in his students' success inside and outside of the classroom, demonstrating a deep dedication to their athletic, academic, and personal growth; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate greatly appreciate the dedication and commitment that Coach Jennings has shown in serving the people and the State of South Carolina.  Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate:

 

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize and honor Coach Joshua Jennings for his tenure as Great Falls High School Athletic Director and commend him for his service to his students, athletes, and the Great Falls community.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Coach Joshua Jennings.

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