South Carolina H 5404: Gray Collegiate girls track and field champs

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2025-2026 Bill 5404 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 25, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5404

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A house RESOLUTION

TO HONOR AND 
RECOGNIZE THE GRAY COLLEGIATE ACADEMY GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM AND COACHES 
FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE SOUTH 
CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives were pleased to hear that on May 
16, 2025, the Gray Collegiate girls track and field team won the South Carolina 
High School League (SCHSL) AAAA State Championship title; and

Whereas, Gray 
Collegiate won the SCHSL AAAA State Championship title with 61 points, narrowly 
defeating runner-up Daniel, who finished with 58 points. It was Gray Collegiate's 
second consecutive state championship, as the War Eagles claimed the AA state 
title last year; and

Whereas, the War Eagles 
led the Lions by two points 58-56 heading into the final event, the 4x400 
relay. The War Eagles team of Tamara Steward, Taylor Jones, Aliyah Edwards, and 
Zaira Gaines made sure the lead held up as they finished sixth while the Lions 
finished seventh, securing the championship title; and

Whereas, this win is a 
testament to all the hard work and preparation that these young athletes have put 
in the entire season. The War Eagles finished the day with several new personal 
best times and multiple visits to the medal podium; and

Whereas, in a sport 
that requires strength and endurance, Head Coach Jackie Robinson and her 
talented coaching staff utilized their own experience and passion for the sport 
to mold a championship-caliber team. The lessons that they have taught these 
young athletes will continue to shape them for years to come; and

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives value the pride and recognition 
that the Gray Collegiate Academy girls track and field team has brought to 
their school and community. They look forward to hearing of the team's future 
accomplishments in the days to come. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the 
South Carolina House of Representatives, 
by this resolution, honor and recognize the Gray Collegiate Academy girls track 
and field team and coaches for an outstanding season and congratulate them on 
winning the South Carolina High School League AAAA State Championship.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Gray Collegiate Academy 
Principal Dr. Brian Newsome and Head Coach Jackie Robinson.

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