HomeMy WebLinkAboutBill 16-84 Resolution on Riley Girls Swim Team RESOLUTION NO. ___________
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
INDIANA, PUBLICLY COMMENDING AND HONORING THE RILEY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS
SWIM TEAM FOR BEING NAMED A GOLD LEVEL SCHOLAR TEAM BY THE NISCA
Whereas, the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (NISCA) is a professional organization
that supports High School coaches of all aquatic sports. The NISCA is dedicated to coaches’ education and athlete
recognition through the All-America programs. The NISCA allows opportunities for coaches to network and
exchange knowledge and experience; and
Whereas, the goal of the NISCA Scholar Team Award is to recognize academic success in the classroom
for entire swimming, diving, and water polo teams, as well as athletic success in the pool. The award is based on
the average cumulative GPA of an entire varsity team of 12 or more athletes. The three levels of recognition are:
Bronze (3.200-3.499), Silver (3.500-3.749) and Gold (3.750-4.000); and
Whereas, the Common Council proudly recognizes the 2015–2016 Riley High School Girls Swim Team
on a combined grade point average of 3.774. In addition to the academic accomplishments, this team has compiled
a 13-1 regular season record and finished 12th in the State Championship meet. The members of the 2015-2016
Girls Swim Team include:
2016 Graduate Seniors Juniors Sophomores
Margo Bokhart Marissa Danks Sierra Blair Anaya Connley
Lydia Thibault Abby Kirkpatrick Madison Blakesley Sydney DeMeulenaere
Angelique Wise Anna Kirkpatrick Megan Cramer McKenna Mast
Jessica Vera Hannah Grant Melina Navarette
Allison Walker Shelby Houghton Peyton Strantz
Stasia Mitchell
Katie Walker
Now, Therefore, be it resolved, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows:
Section I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, publicly honors and congratulates
the 2015-2016 Riley High School Girls Swim Team for their excellent example of what it means to be a student
athlete.
Section II. The Council extends their appreciation to the coaches, athletic director, and principal for their
time, dedication and guidance: Susan Walker (Head Coach), Drew Maenhout (Assistant Coach), Teri Woodruff
(Diving Coach), Marie Doan (Athletic Director) and Francois Bayingana (Principal). As well as, a special thank
you to all the parents, family, friends and volunteers who support and encourage these amazing student athletes.
Section III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Council and
approval by the Mayor.
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Tim Scott, 1st District Oliver J. Davis, 6th District
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Regina Williams Preston, 2nd District John Voorde, At Large
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Randy Kelly, 3rd District Gavin Ferlic, At Large
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Jo M. Broden, 4th District Karen L. White, At Large
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Dr. David Varner, 5th District Kathleen Cekanski Farrand, Council Attorney
Attest: Approved this ___ day of October, 2016
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Office of the City Clerk Pete Buttigieg, Mayor of South Bend