MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2017 1st Extraordinary Session

To: Rules

By: Senator(s) Hill, Seymour

Senate Concurrent Resolution 517

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE PEARL RIVER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL "BLUE ANGELS" DANCE TEAM AND COACH SADIE PENTON FOR WINNING MHSAA STATE VARSITY DANCE COMPETITIONS IN FOUR CONSECUTIVE YEARS (2013-2016).

     WHEREAS, the Pearl River Central High School "Blue Angels" Dance Team has won the following Jazz and Pom State Championships under the direction of Coach Sadie Penton.  These are all MHSAA Titles since she has been Coach:  2013 Large Varsity Jazz State Champions, 2014 Large Varsity Pom State Champions, 2015 Small Varsity Pom and Jazz State Champions and 2016 Large Varsity Pom and Jazz State Champions; and

     WHEREAS, "In my first year as Coach, I came in with the mindset of setting a high standard and my goal was to win State," Coach Penton said.  "We spent hours perfecting and planning our dances.  The girls worked incredibly hard and they shared the same goal.  The Blue Angels start practicing for competition in July.  It was like a dream come true winning the MHSAA State Championships.  We give glory to God for all success this year"; and

     WHEREAS, the Blue Angels Competition Championship Teams (2013-2016) include the following:  Jonna Tomei, Becca Lowery, Hannah Ingram, Ashlyn Lossett, Kristi Smith, Chaise Gilbert, Alyssa Lee, Katie Wilcox, Abby Unbehagen, Abby Russell, Brynn Aljabi, Kylie Ballard, Faith Baucum, Jessie Besanson, Jade Long, Cameron Steelman, Madison Songy, Skylar Stockstill, Madison Bridges, Makenzie Bean, Lynsey Lauzon, Kortney Smith, Ryan Waguespack, Kagen Stockstill, Camryn Cooper, Jessica Mixon, Arlee Smith, Kat Glamuzina, Kelsey Devore, Ali Dore, Kaisley Kamlade, Patricia Bolar, and Belle Moeller; and

     WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we recognize this group of student athletes who have brought honor to their school, their community and to the State of Mississippi:

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby commend the Pearl River Central High School "Blue Angels" Dance Team and Coach Sadie Penton for winning MHSAA State Varsity Dance Competitions in four consecutive years (2013-2016), and extend to the dance team members, coaches, parents and sponsors our best wishes for future success.

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Coach Sadie Penton and Pearl River Central High School Principal Stacy Baudoin, forwarded to the Pearl River County Board of Education, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.