A house RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE Wren High School boys cross country TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2023 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that the members of the Wren High School boys cross country team of Anderson County captured the state title from the state meet held in Newberry on November 11, 2023; and

Whereas, after taking the Region 2-3 Class AAA championship, the Wren High Hurricanes blew past a fine field of competitors from across the State, defeating their nearest challenger the Iron Horses of Phillip Simmons High School and taking the state trophy with a score of 64, to the delight of their exuberant and faithful fans; and

Whereas, out of the top fifteen teams in the championship meet, Wren High had three teams to place among them, and five runners placed within the top thirty individuals; and

Whereas, Grant Young, Edward Wedgewood, and Caleb Richardson were named to All-State honors, and Edward Wedgewood has signed to run for Anderson University, and Caleb Richardson has signed with Southern Wesleyan University; and

Whereas, in a sport that demands endurance, strength, and mental fortitude, Head Coach Mark Wilson and his skilled Assistant Coach Anna Lise Meyer capitalized on their own athletic ability and experience to build a championship-caliber team and teach these athletes lessons that will prove invaluable through life both on and off the course; and

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives appreciates the pride and recognition that the Wren cross country runners have brought to their school and their community, and the members look forward to following their continued achievements in the days ahead.  Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and honor the Wren High School boys cross country team, coaches, and school officials for an outstanding season and congratulate them for winning the 2023 South Carolina Class AAA State Championship title.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal William Whitfield and Coach Mark Wilson.

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