South Carolina H 3837: Byrnes High School Marching Band

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2025-2026 Bill 3837 Text of Previous Version (Jan. 30, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 3837

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A house RESOLUTION

to congratulate the byrnes high school rebel 
regiment marching band, Band Directors, and school officials for an outstanding 
season and to honor them for winning the south carolina class AAAAAA marching 
band state championship.

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representatives is proud to recognize the Byrnes High School 
Rebel Regiment Marching Band for winning the South Carolina Class AAAAAA State Championship 
on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Spartanburg High School; and

Whereas, this historic victory 
marks the first-ever 6A championship win. The Rebel Regiment marching band has 
flourished under the leadership and guidance of Band Director Chris Moss; and 

Whereas, in an 
exhilarating competition, the Rebel's showcased their incredible talent, 
dedication, and hard work, ultimately defeating Wando High School in a 
thrilling finale; and

Whereas, the marching 
band also walked away with the top awards for Overall Visual and Overall Effect 
in the competition. The Rebel Regiment achieved an astounding final overall 
score of 93.9 to Wando's 93.35; and

Whereas, the band was 
flawless throughout the competition, winning Upper State champion after their 
preliminary run earlier in the day. This championship win was the culmination 
of months of rehearsals, late-night practices, and unwavering commitment for 
band members, directors, and staff; and

Whereas, topping off a 
phenomenal season, the band also took home the title of Grand Champion at the 
Bands of America regional competition in Conway, securing its first Bands of 
America win in twenty-five years. Just weeks later, they secured second place 
in the Johnson City regional, competing against some of the top bands from 
across the southeastern U.S.; and 

Whereas, for the first 
time in a quarter of a century, the James F. Byrnes High School Rebel Regiment marching 
band can call themselves the Grand Champion of a Bands of America Regional 
competition. They marched away from the Carolina Regional Saturday, October 
12, with the top trophy in hand, along with a first-place award in General 
Effect. The last time the Rebel Regiment was crowned champion of a Bands of 
America Regional event was in 1999; and 

Whereas, a devoted and 
steadfast group of outstanding young women and men, brought home an abundance 
of hardware, rounding out a historical marching season; and

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives appreciate the pride and 
recognition that the Byrnes High School Marching Band has brought to its school 
and community and look forward to a future filled with further accomplishments 
by the band. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House 
of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate 
the Byrnes High School Rebel Regiment Marching Band, band directors, and school 
officials for an outstanding season and honor them for winning the South 
Carolina Class AAAAAA Marching Band State Championship. 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to Principal Erin Greenway and Band Director Chris Moss of Byrnes 
High School.

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