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Regular Session, 2010
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 96
BY REPRESENTATIVE SCHRODER
A RESOLUTION
To commend the St. Scholastica Academy cross country team upon winning the Division
5A state championship in November of 2009.
WHEREAS, the St. Scholastica Academy cross country team completed a
sensational season, earning the title of Division 5A state champions at the Louisiana High
School Athletic Association/State Farm Cross Country State Meet at Northwestern
University in Natchitoches, Louisiana, in November of 2009; and
WHEREAS, the championship win was the second state cross country championship
in the last four years for the Doves and the culmination of another unforgettable season; and
WHEREAS, the members of the team performed at the highest level of excellence
throughout the cross country season, and each of these great Doves deserves recognition for
her vital contributions to the winning effort; and
WHEREAS, the 2009 St. Scholastica Academy cross country team consists of
Rebecca Beatty, Carley Boyce, Susan Broadbridge, Caitlin Canatella, Mary Cazayoux, Erin
Cole, Rachel Despeaux, Angelica Dickson, Rachael Gautier, Gabrielle Heffernan, Kelly
Heffernan, Angela LaBorde, Clare Ledoux, Maddy Maestri, Ella Modeen, Alyce Myers,
Catherine Pereira, Lauren Salles, Catherine Schroeder, Ashleigh Sparks, Bridget Stanga,
Mallory Stubbs, Mary Talley, Sarah Thibodeaux, and Sarah Thiel; and
WHEREAS, the amazing accomplishments of the team could not have been achieved
without the guidance and skills of Coach Chris Pool and Assistant Coach Kristi Becerra as
well as all of the other individuals who have contributed to the success of the school's cross
country program; and
WHEREAS, St. Scholastica Academy is a Catholic college preparatory high school
located in Covington, Louisiana; and ENROLLEDHR NO. 96
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WHEREAS, drawing upon its one-hundred-five-year history of sisterhood, St.
Scholastica Academy perpetuates the Benedictine tradition by focusing on a balance of
prayer, work, study, and community in developing adolescent girls into Christian women
who are grounded in the Gospel values of the Catholic faith; and
WHEREAS, the team's outstanding season upholds the glorious tradition of the
Doves, and all St. Scholastica Academy alumni and fans recognize the immense pride and
distinguished honor that the team brings to its school, community, and state.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend the St. Scholastica Academy cross country
team upon winning the Division 5A state championship in November of 2009 and does
hereby extend best wishes to the athletes, coaches, and everyone involved with this fine
cross country program as they celebrate their exceptional season and prepare for continued
success in the future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Coach Chris Pool.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES