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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 12, 2007
<br />Whereas, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, recognizes
<br />that Washington High School at 4747 West Washington has an enrollment of 1,465 and
<br />became the home of the 2007 Girls Indiana State Basketball Champions when they beat
<br />the Columbus East High School Olympians by the score of 84-64 on Saturday, March 4,
<br />2007, in the Class 4-A finals held at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, and
<br />Whereas, the Council notes that George McCullough serves as the Washington
<br />High School Principal, that Teresa Phillips and Byron Sanders serve as the Assistant
<br />Principals, and they along with their dedicated teachers and coaches dedicate themselves
<br />to fulfilling their Mission Statement of "providing all students with a diverse,
<br />challenging, and enriching education that fosters accountability, respect, and lifelong
<br />learning' ;and
<br />Whereas, the Council notes that last year it publicly recognized the 2005-2006
<br />Washington High School Varsity Girls Basketball Team when it passed a resolution on
<br />March 13, 2006, which honored the team for being runners-up in the state tournament,
<br />and urged them to return in 2007 as state champs; and
<br />Whereas, the 2006-2007 Washington High School Varsity Girls Basketball Team
<br />was ranked 22nd in the nation going into the championship game; and in their 84-64
<br />victory they won their lgt state title and set a new Class 4-A Indiana state record of
<br />scoring 84 total points; with the Common Council wishing to publicly recognize the
<br />entire team who went 28-1 in this heart-throbbing action-packed season which South
<br />Bend will always remember, namely:
<br />#1 Karis Phillips #21 Cheneka Anderson Marilyn Coddens, Varsity Coach
<br />#2 Emily Phillips #22 Shalana Murray Don Coddens, Assistant
<br />#4 Skylar Diggins #25 Rakeesha Lane Maurice Scott, J.V. Coach
<br />#5 Vanessa Wiley #32 Sherice White Jose Robles, Freshman Coach
<br />#11 Meagan Phillips #33 Alandrea Pfeifer-Nailon Lannie Jones, Volunteer
<br />#14 Ashley Varner #44 Takoia Larry Andrea Etienne, Manager
<br />#20 Lauren Archie #55 Katie Boocher Amanda Schreeg, Manager
<br /> Pat Mackowiak, A.D. Jena Stopczynski, Manager
<br /> Now, Therefore, be it resolved, by the Commo n Council of South Bend, Indiana,
<br />as follows:
<br />Section L On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the
<br />Common Council congratulates each & every student-athlete and staff of THE 2006-2007
<br />WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS LADY PANTHERS BASKETBALL TEAM for
<br />winning the 2007 Class 4-A Indiana State Basketball Championship!!
<br />Section IL The South Bend Common Council believes that the hard-work,
<br />discipline, and dedication of the 2006-2007 Washington High School Varsity Girls
<br />Basketball Team: has enabled each of these student-athletes to be excellent role models
<br />for youth in our community, with each Lady Panther team member bringing the highest
<br />of honors to herself, her family and friends, Washington High School, the South Bend
<br />Community School Corporation, Washington HS alum, and all of the residents of the
<br />City of South Bend, Indiana.
<br />Section III . Panthers Coach Marilyn Coddens summed it up best when she said
<br />that "Once the buzzer goes off to start the game, there is not a more tenacious group of
<br />young ladies that play with their hearts... they are relentless"; and their selfless attitude
<br />and athletic abilities have won a special place in our hearts and in history.
<br />Section IV . This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
<br />adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor.
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