HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublicly Commending and Honoring the Riley High School Girls Swim TeamAttest:
RESOLUTION
No. 4605 -16
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
October 24 1 20-1-6.
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
October 25, 2016
Approved and signed by me
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65 x 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
G re ow 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
G, 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
G, 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
Margo Bokhart
Lydia Thibault
Angelique Wise
Seniors
Marissa Danks
Abby Kirkpatrick
Anna Kirkpatrick
Jessica Vera
Allison Walker
Juniors
Sierra Blair
Madison Blakesley
Megan Cramer
Hannah Grant
Shelby Houghton
Stasia Mitchell
Katie Walker
Sophomores
Anaya Connley
Sydney DeMeulenaere
McKenna Mast
Melina Navarette
Peyton Strantz
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.
etion III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect aid after is a ptioji by the Council and
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Tim Scott) ,11 tric Oliver vis, 6th Dis 'ct
Re Williams Preston, 2nd District John Voorde, At Large
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Randy K Ily 3rd Dist 'ct Gavin Ferlic, At Large
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Jo roden, 4th District Karen L. White, At Large
arner, 5t District Kathleen Cekanski Farrand, Council Attorn y
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Approved this ZU day of October, 2016
Pete Buttig' May of South Bend