A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE HAMMOND SCHOOL VARSITY COMPETITIVE CHEERLEADING TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CLASS 4A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE FOR THE THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR.
Summary
H5516 is a House resolution honoring the Hammond School varsity competitive cheerleading team, its coaches, and school officials for winning the 2025 South Carolina Independent School Association Class 4A State Championship. The resolution highlights the team’s third consecutive state title, its undefeated season, and its consistent high scores throughout the year. It also recognizes team captains Mary Garland Desai and Kaden Raymond, Head Coach Saundra Guerard, assistant coach Mya Troyer, and Head of School Andy North.
The resolution is ceremonial in nature and does not create or amend any laws. It simply expresses the House’s congratulations and appreciation for the team’s achievements and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Hammond School leadership and coaching staff. The measure is focused on public recognition of a private school athletic program and its contribution to school and community pride.
Impact
H5516 has no substantive impact on state statutes, regulations, or public programs. As a commemorative House resolution, it does not alter legal rights, duties, funding, or agency responsibilities; instead, it serves as an official legislative commendation for a private school cheerleading team and its coaches.
Sentiment
The sentiment around the bill is strongly positive and celebratory. The resolution itself is written in praise of the team’s undefeated season, repeated championship success, and the coaching staff’s role in developing the athletes. No votes or committee transcripts are provided, but the text indicates unanimous recognition and approval from the House as a congratulatory measure.
Contention
There is no apparent contention in the bill text or available context. Because the measure is a noncontroversial recognition resolution, it does not present policy disputes, fiscal concerns, or competing viewpoints. The only parties specifically identified are the Hammond School team and officials, who are the subjects of the honor.