The bill, H. 3683, is a House Resolution recognizing and honoring the Heathwood Hall girls cross country team, their coaches, and school officials for their remarkable achievement in winning the 2024 South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) state championship title. The resolution highlights the team's impressive performance, including their fourth consecutive state title, and acknowledges the individual accomplishments of team members during the state meet held on October 26, 2024. Notably, eighth grader Dorothy Hutchins secured second place, leading the team to victory against a competitive field.
The resolution emphasizes the challenges faced by the team, particularly after losing their top runners to graduation, yet they managed to maintain a strong competitive presence throughout the season. The coaching staff, led by Head Coach Willis Ware, is commended for their dedication and ability to cultivate a championship-caliber team while instilling valuable life lessons in the athletes. The resolution concludes with a commitment to present a copy to Head of Upper School George Scouten and Coach Willis Ware, celebrating the pride and recognition the team has brought to their school and community.