HR208INTRODUCED Page 0 HR208 ZQX71WR-1 By Representative Paramore RFD: First Read: 08-Apr-25 1 2 3 4 5 ZQX71WR-1 04/04/2025 LMG (L)lmg 2025-1531 Page 1 First Read: 08-Apr-25 HR____ CONGRATULATING THE PIKE LIBERAL ARTS SCHOOL CHEERLEADING SQUAD ON WINNING THE 2025 UCA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIP. WHEREAS, the Alabama House of Representatives takes great pride in recognizing outstanding accomplishments by our state's students and athletes; and WHEREAS, the Pike Liberal Arts School Cheerleading Squad achieved remarkable success at the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship (NHSCC), which was held from February 7-10, 2025, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, Florida, by winning its second National Championship in school history; this is a testament to the collective student athletes' exceptional skill, hard work, and dedication; and WHEREAS, the squad finished first overall with a score of 94.3 with zero deductions in the Small Varsity Division II Gameday Division, beating out 62 other teams from across the country that competed at Nationals; and WHEREAS, in addition to winning a national championship, Pike Varsity Cheer also won the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Cheerleading Championship held November 20, 2024, at Bill Harris Arena in Birmingham, Alabama; and WHEREAS, to qualify for the state competition, Pike 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 HR208 INTRODUCED Page 2 WHEREAS, to qualify for the state competition, Pike Cheer competed at the AHSAA South Super Regional in Mobile, Alabama, November 7, 2024, where they were named the 2A Champions in the Traditional Division in addition to being named the 2A Champions for the Game Day Division; and WHEREAS, the outstanding members of the 2025 championship squad include Captain Sydney Scott, Co-Captain Allyn Wilson, Nikki Hopper, Kenzie Beth Ray, Caroline Renfroe, Kinsley Simmons, Heidi Reagan, Allie Booth, Sarah Sanders, Mary Tyler Webb, Meg Gardner, Ansleigh Kilcrease, Reagan Sanders, Lucy Webb, and Andie Kate Winegarden; and WHEREAS, additional regional and state squad members are Casidee Boone, Sara Gray Baker, Carys Pittman, Addi Grace Maulden, Julianna Knight, Addi Cox, Molly Kate Johnson, Ella Kate Kendrick, Elly Rountree, Graelyn Sanders, Charlee Kate Smith, Chloe Reagan, Annabella Frailey, and Team Manager Kate Reeves; and WHEREAS, the team has been expertly coached and inspired by Head Coach Katie Scott and assistant coaches Tara Morelock and Brittany Royal, who have provided unparalleled leadership and encouragement; and WHEREAS, the Pike Liberal Arts School cheerleaders' achievements are a tremendous source of pride for their families, classmates, teachers, principal, and the entire community, whose dedication and support have played a crucial role in motivating the squad; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That the Pike Liberal Arts School Cheerleading Squad is hereby commended and congratulated on 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 HR208 INTRODUCED Page 3 Cheerleading Squad is hereby commended and congratulated on their outstanding accomplishments and victory at the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be provided to the squad and coaching staff as a token of our highest esteem and best wishes for continued success in all future endeavors. 57 58 59 60 61 62