A house RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE WANDO HIGH SCHOOL boys SWIM TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2022 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that the members of the Wando High boys swim team of Charleston County captured the state title at the state competition held at the University of South Carolina on Saturday, October 8, 2022; and

Whereas, to the cheers of their delighted fans, the Wando High Warriors bested a fine, competitive field of comers by finishing with 327 points, 14.5 points better than second place Fort Mill High School, and claiming the team's eighth state championship in the program's history; and

Whereas, along with this state title, the first for the team since 2018, the Warriors garnered one individual gold medal and a pair of championships in relay events: Charlie Green in the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 4:35.97; Charlie Green, Jacob Hills, Mason Camp, and Chase Healy in the 200-yard medley relay with a time of 1:36.41; and Charlie Green, Mason Camp, Chase Healy, and Luke Green in the 400-yard freestyle relay with a time of 3:13.15; and

Whereas, in a sport that requires economy of speed and strength, co-head coaches Nicolette Gibbons and Elissa Manchester and their assistant coach, Kyle Weston, capitalized on their own athletic experience and training to hone a championship-caliber team and teach these athletes lessons that will prove invaluable through life both in and out of the lane; and

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives values the pride and recognition that the Wando swimmers have brought to their school and their community, and the members look forward to following their continued achievements in the days ahead.  Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and honor the Wando High School boys swim team, coaches, and school officials for an outstanding season and congratulate them for winning the 2022 South Carolina Class AAAAA State Championship title.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Kim Wilson, Coach Nicolette Gibbons, and Coach Elissa Manchester.

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