A house RESOLUTION

 

To honor and recognize the Calhoun COunty High School "Thunder & Lightning" Marching Band on a fantastic season and to congratulate them on a historic win at the 2025 Allstate Sugar Bowl Band Competition.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives were pleased to hear that the Calhoun County High School "Thunder & Lightning" Marching Band achieved a total sweep in Class A at the 2025 Allstate Sugar Bowl Band Competition and was hand-selected to perform in the Allstate Sugar Bowl Parade on December 31, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana; and

 

Whereas, the Calhoun County High School "Thunder & Lightning" marching band is made up of 42 students from Calhoun County High School, St. Matthews K8 School, and Sandy Run K8 School; and

 

Whereas, the "Thunder & Lightning" marching band achieved a total sweep in Class A by placing first in both major competitive formats, Parade and Field Show, and earning every caption award for its class in both performances. The Parade Competition Caption Awards are for Outstanding Music, General Effect, Percussion, Auxiliary, and Drum Major, with the Caption Awards for the Field Show Competition being the same, with the addition of Outstanding Marching. Capping the sweep with the Overall Sweepstakes trophy establishes this as a historic performance for Calhoun County High School; and

 

Whereas, the Calhoun County High School "Thunder & Lightning" marching band exemplifies comprehensive excellence within their field, bringing pride to the State of South Carolina and their Calhoun County community by representing them on a national stage during the Sugar Bowl festivities; and

 

Whereas, the "Thunder & Lightning" marching band is grateful for the support of the Calhoun County High School Principal Mr. Milton Howard and the leadership team, the Superintendent Dr. Ferlondo Tullock and the Calhoun County High School's leadership team, the Calhoun County Public Schools Board of Trustees, their parents, boosters, and community supporters; and

 

Whereas, in a field that demands discipline, teamwork, resilience, and excellence, Band Director Mr. Travis Lawton and his talented band staff have utilized their own skills and passion for marching band to create a winning team. The life lessons that they have taught their students will continue to shape them throughout their lives; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives value the pride and recognition that the Calhoun County High School "Thunder & Lightning" marching band have brought to their school and community. They look forward to following the band's future achievements in the days to come. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, honor and recognize the Calhoun County High School "Thunder & Lightning" marching band on a fantastic season and congratulate them on a historic win at the 2025 Allstate Sugar Bowl Band Competition.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Calhoun County High School Principal Milton Howard and Band Director Travis Lawton.

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