South Carolina S 995: Pinewood Prep Girls Varsity Cheer Team State Championship

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2025-2026 Bill 995 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 10, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 995

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A concurrent RESOLUTION

to recognize and honor the Pinewood Preparatory 
school girls competition cheer team, coaches, and school officials for an 
extraordinary season and to congratulate them for winning the 2025 south 
carolina independent school Association 3A/4A state championship title. 

Whereas, the South 
Carolina General Assembly is pleased to learn that on Saturday, November 8, 
2025, at Heathwood Hall, the Pinewood Preparatory competition cheer team 
captured the 2025 South Carolina Independent School Association 3A/4A State 
Championship title; and

Whereas, the Pinewood 
Panthers competition cheer team, determined to take home the coveted crown, 
left it all on the mat, surpassing the Porter-Gaud Cyclones to capture the 
state title; and

Whereas, after more 
than two decades of stability and dominance, the Pinewood program entered a new 
era this season. Following the retirement of the long-time coaching staff, who 
led the team to an extraordinary twelve state championships, a new group 
stepped forward to carry on this remarkable legacy; and

Whereas, Head Coach 
Veronica Pieretti, a proud Pinewood alumna, assumed leadership of the program alongside 
assistant coaches Quincey Pinckney and Jesikah Lawrence. Despite the 
transition, the program did not miss a beat. Under their leadership, the team 
captured its thirteenth state championship, marking Pinewood's fourth 
consecutive state title; and 

Whereas, this 
achievement stands as a testament not only to the talent and dedication of the 
athletes, but also to the seamless transition and strong leadership of the new 
coaching staff. Coach Pieretti and her team have continued Pinewood's proud 
tradition of excellence, demonstrating that the program's winning culture 
remains as strong as ever; and 

Whereas, the South 
Carolina General Assembly values the pride and recognition that the Pinewood 
Preparatory cheerleaders have brought to their school and community, and the 
members look forward to following their continued achievements in the years to 
come. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the 
Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

That the members of the 
South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, recognize and honor the 
Pinewood Preparatory School girls competition cheer team, coaches and school 
officials for an extraordinary season and congratulate them for winning the 
2025 South Carolina Independent School Association 3A/4A State Championship 
title.

Be it further resolved that 
a copy of this resolution be presented to Pinewood Preparatory's Head of School 
Dr. Daniel Seiden, Athletic Director Tae Hanna, and Head Coach Veronica 
Pieretti.

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