South Carolina H 4533: Defend the Guard Act

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2025-2026 Bill 4533 Text of Previous Version (May. 08, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4533

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A house RESOLUTION

to congratulate the Chapin High School dance teams, 
coaches, and school officials on an outstanding season and to honor them for 
winning state championship titles.

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representatives is proud to recognize the Chapin High School 
Varsity and Junior Varsity dance teams for being named State Champions in 
Varsity Pom and Junior Varsity Pom at the South Carolina Dance Association 2025 
State Dance Team Championship held on February 22, 2025, at the University of 
South Carolina in Aiken; and

Whereas, since its 
founding in 2011, the Chapin Girls Dance program has exemplified excellence in 
competitive dance, earning fourteen National Championships and securing nine 
State titles in just the past three years, making them a powerhouse in the 
dance community; and

Whereas, under the visionary 
leadership of Head Coach Brittany Olecheck Orr and her dedicated coaching team, 
Assistant Coaches Hayley Olecheck, Nicole Urbany, Raygan Brown, and Ballet Instructor 
Kim Langley, the program has thrived, shaping both strong athletes and 
well-rounded individuals; and

Whereas, the twenty-one-member 
varsity team includes Ansley Pietro, Ariana Riddle, Ava Woodward, Brianna 
Valverde, Casey Meetze, Daniela Dias, Delaney Wells, Ellie Monts, Evangelin 
Garcia-Cooper, Hadley Rhoden, Kalei Tucker, Kiersten Mack, Maren Koch, Marisa 
Rankin, Mary Wells, Miller Paige Finney, Rowan Hardee, Rylee Strickland, Sarah 
Takach, Sidney Hearne, and Taylor Knight. The seventeen-member junior varsity 
team includes Aniston Hooks, Aubrey Drake, Clara Raye, Emma Shepard, Julia 
Cromer, Julianna Walsh, Kate Cannon, Kennedy Prophet, Lilah Martin, Lyla Furse, 
Madelyn Pinner, Madison Coakley, Marsha Boryk, McKinley Summers, Presley Short, 
Savannah Frueauf, and Sloan Donahue; and

Whereas, the team's 
success has come through dedication and perseverance, particularly in the face 
of financial challenges. Without school or district funding, the Chapin Girls 
Dance teams rely on the Chapin Girls Dance Booster Club Inc., a nonprofit 
organization made up of volunteer parents and Coach Orr, to sustain the 
program, coordinate operations, and lead fundraising efforts; and

Whereas, among the 
team's key fundraising initiatives is their annual summer dance clinic. The 
event, hosted by the varsity and junior varsity teams, welcomes children aged 
four through rising fifth grade. It not only allows the dancers to mentor and 
inspire the next generation, but also helps fund the team's annual participation 
in the prestigious Contest of Champions Nationals in Orlando, Florida, each 
March; and

Whereas, the Chapin 
Girls Dance Program stands as a beacon of discipline, unity, and community 
engagement, bringing together talented students from across Chapin-area 
schools. Beyond their impressive achievements on the dance floor, team members 
uphold high academic standards and actively participate in service projects, 
setting an example as both athletes and citizens; and

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives deeply appreciate the pride and 
recognition that the Chapin High School dance teams have brought to their 
school and community and look forward to a future filled with further 
accomplishments by the teams and their talented athletes. 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 Chapin High School dance teams, coaches, and school officials on an 
outstanding season and honor them for winning state championship titles. 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to the Chapin Girls Dance Head Coach Brittany Olecheck Orr. 

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