South Carolina H 5409: Aiken GEMS

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2025-2026 Bill 5409 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 25, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5409

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A house RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND 
HONOR THE THOMAS SUMTER ACADEMY VARSITY COMPETITION CHEER SQUAD, COACHES, AND 
SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR 
CAPTURING THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION STATE 
CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE. 

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives are pleased to learn that the Thomas 
Sumter Academy varsity competition cheer squad earned top honors at the 2025 South 
Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) Class 3A/4A State Cheer Competition, 
held in November 2025. The varsity gameday team also distinguished itself by 
securing a third-place finish; and

Whereas, demonstrating 
exceptional skill, determination, and teamwork, the Lady Generals triumphed 
over a highly competitive field to claim the state championship title; and

Whereas, the 
championship team is comprised of twenty-one dedicated student athletes: Abigail 
Rocheleau, Addison Conyers, Emma Jackson, Audrey Allen, Bella Tisdale, Kaylee 
Grace Smith, Maddi Smith, Hannah Giddings, Gabby Tisdale, Hudson Laney, Julia 
Andrade, Jenna Ray, Paisley Claypool, Sadie Cox, Lila Kate Stines, Adley 
Boykin, Layla Blackmon, Mollie Gray Rogers, Reagan Hinson, Remi Yelenic, and 
Ryann Stokes; and

Whereas, in a sport 
that demands precision, strength and grace, Coaches Deseree Allen, Jennifer 
Brazell and Jessica Reid, have cultivated a championship-caliber program, instilling 
in these student athletes the discipline, confidence, and character necessary 
for success both on and off the mat; and

Whereas, the House of 
Representatives takes great pride in recognizing the excellence and 
sportsmanship demonstrated by the Thomas Sumter Academy varsity competition 
cheer squad, whose achievements bring honor to their school and community. 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 Thomas Sumter Academy varsity 
competition cheer squad, coaches, and school officials for an outstanding 
season and congratulate them for capturing the 2025 South Carolina Independent 
School Association State Championship title.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Ben Herod and Coaches 
Deseree Allen, Jennifer Brazell, and Jessica Reid.

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