South Carolina H 3895: Neal Woodrow Barfield

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2025-2026 Bill 3895 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 06, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 3895

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A house RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE 
LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL AT THE CELEBRATION OF ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF ATHLETIC 
EXCELLENCE AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE YEARS AHEAD.

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that the Lexington High 
School athletics program is celebrating a century of producing outstanding 
athletes in 2025; and

Whereas, the Lexington 
Wildcat Athletic Booster Club served as host of the 100 Years of Athletic 
Excellence Celebration for the school, held in January; and

Whereas, as part of a 
weekend of commemoration, Lexington High honored its individual and team 
champions from previous years. From halftime ceremonies during the varsity 
doubleheader against Irmo to a special celebration held at The Grove on 
Saturday, January 11, 2025, the school's sports legacy was highlighted by various 
generations of alumni; and

Whereas, the 1976 and 
1979 girls basketball state championship teams were recognized during the Lady 
Wildcats' 60-37 win over the Lady Yellow Jackets. Following the victory, Head 
Coach Molly Goodrich received a commemorative game ball representing her school-record 
one hundred fifty seventh victory, achieved days earlier against Catawba Ridge; 
and

Whereas, in addition, 
members of the 1996, 2000, and 2004 boys basketball state championship teams 
were honored during the boys matchup with Irmo; and

Whereas, Lexington High 
School's (LHS's) athletic history includes a number of memorable events brought 
about by war, enactment of new laws, improvement in health and safety for 
student athletes, and other factors. Among these events are the following:

• World War II interrupted football play 
for two years at LHS. When young veterans returned from war, they were allowed 
to play football, and for a few years, they played with, and against, 
traditional high school student athletes.

• In 1972, Title IX was created to give 
women and girls equal access to education and sports. Since that time, LHS has 
taken its girls varsity athletic programs from two sports (basketball; track 
and field) to eleven different sports. During that same period of time, boys 
varsity athletic programs went from three sports to eleven sports.

• Medical and safety programs have 
developed over the years for the betterment of athletic programs. LHS 
transitioned from one team doctor to high school managers and trainers assigned 
to all teams for both games and practice. Under the direction of Damone 
Leaphart (thirty-five years), LHS sports medicine programs became a model for 
other schools and programs. Colleges and universities across the State and 
beyond have been beneficiaries of LHS graduates who participated in its sports 
medicine program; and

Whereas, the House 
takes great pride in celebrating the fine athletes of Lexington High School for 
setting a standard that has led them to consistent excellence in both team and 
individual sports for one hundred years. Go, Wildcats! Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House 
of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate 
Lexington High School at the celebration of one hundred years of athletic 
excellence and extend best wishes for continued success in the years ahead.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to Principal Jennifer McNair and Athletic Director Dustin Curtis 
of Lexington High School.

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