2017-2018 Bill 436: Ninety Six High School Marching Band - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly

122nd Session, 2017-2018

S.436

STATUS INFORMATION

Senate Resolution

Sponsors: Senator Nicholson

Document Path: l:\council\bills\rt\17067wab17.docx

Introduced in the Senate on February 16, 2017

Adopted by the Senate on February 16, 2017

Summary: Ninety Six High School Marching Band

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

DateBodyAction Description with journal page number

2/16/2017SenateIntroduced and adopted (Senate Journalpage7)

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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL

2/16/2017

ASENATE RESOLUTION

TO COMMEND THENINETY SIX HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND, DIRECTORS, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR LAUDABLEWORK AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2016SOUTH CAROLINA BAND DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION CLASS A STATE FINALS.

Whereas, the South Carolina Senate is pleased to hear that the members of the Ninety Six High School marching bandof Greenwood County once again took top honors at the South Carolina Band Directors Association (SCBDA)state finals held at BatesburgLeesville High School on October 29, 2016; and

Whereas, to the excitement of their fans, the Ninety Six Wildcat marching bandreceived a superior rating with an impressive score of 92.05.Additionally, they secured two caption awards at the state competition, including high music andhigh visual; and

Whereas, the band of seventynine dedicatedmembers and eight directors and staff presented the show Heartless to impress the judges and bring home the state trophy for the second year in a row; and

Whereas, the Wildcatseffectively secured the band’s eighth consecutive title as the Upper State Class Achampions. The band is also able to boast eleven years of being among the top three finalists at the state championships; and

Whereas, in a field that demandsaccuracy, vitality, enthusiasm, and discipline, Band Director David N. Vickery and his skilled staff capitalized on their own musical prowess and training to create a championshipcaliber team and coach these musicians in lessons that will prove beneficial throughout life; and

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate value the prestige and renown that the musicians of Ninety Six High have brought to their school and community and look forward to hearing of their future accomplishments. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, commend the Ninety Six High School marching band, directors, and school officials for laudable work and congratulate them for winning the 2016South Carolina Band Directors Association Class A State Finals.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Superintendent Sharon Wall, Principal Rex Ward, and Band Director David N. Vickery.

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