A house RESOLUTION

 

TO HONOR AND CONGRATULATE BROOKE WYLIE ON BEING CROWNED MISS SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL AMERICA 2026 AND TO WISH HER LUCK AS SHE TRAVELS TO ARKANSAS TO REPRESENT THE PALMETTO STATE IN THE MISS HIGH SCHOOL AMERICA NATIONAL PAGENT.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives were pleased to hear that Brooke Wylie was crowned the 2026 Miss South Carolina High School America on January 18, 2026, at Converse College in Spartanburg; and

 

Whereas, Brooke has an admirable commitment to her studies, maintaining a 4.8 GPA and being on the Principal's List Honor Roll. Last year, she was chosen by the administration at Seneca High School as an outstanding sophomore student. Now in her junior year at Seneca High School, she is a member of student government, National Honor Society, National Beta Club, Madrigals Acapella Group, and Honors Chorale, from which she was chosen for All-County and All-State; and

 

Whereas, Brooke, a dedicated cheerleader, is not only a Varsity Spirit cheerleader and a Varsity competitive cheerleader, but she is also a coach and mentor for the Seneca Youth Cheerleading Camp; and

 

Whereas, she is an avid volunteer within her community, working with and bringing the High School America Anti-Bullying Platform, BRAVE (Building Respect and Values for Everyone) message to life. She has reached over 150 students and patients locally through her song. She has visited classrooms and Prisma Health Children's Hospital, donating art kits through the platform, Hearts that Heal, that she founded to help spread love and support to children in the hospital, where she makes donations of crayons and coloring books to the patients; and

 

Whereas, Brooke has established and built her own Blessing Box, a community supported 24/7 food donation box, at St. Marks Methodist Church in Seneca, that helps many people in need in the community. She also volunteers her time at the nursery at Foothills Church; and

 

Whereas, Brooke is devoted to helping her community in many different ways. She is a Special Needs peer assistant and volunteer for the Special Olympics. She has participated in "Shop with Bobcat," where Seneca high school students raise money around Christmas to be able to take underprivileged children shopping. She spends time serving at the Golden Corner Food Bank, as well as participates in Feed the 5000 during Thanksgiving. She donates to Little Free Libraries, and visits several schools to read to elementary school students. She has participated in the Breakthrough T1D Walk to help raise awareness for type 1 diabetes, and volunteers at the Ronald McDonald House; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives value the pride and recognition that Brooke Wylie brings to her community through her many works of service, academic accomplishments, and being crowned the 2026 Miss South Carolina High School America. They look forward to hearing of her future accomplishments and wish her luck as she travels to compete in the Miss High School America National Pageant later this year. 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 congratulate Brooke Wylie on being crowned Miss South Carolina High School America 2026 and wish her luck as she travels to Arkansas to represent the Palmetto State in the Miss High School America National Pageant.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Brooke Wylie.

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