The bill, H. 4218, is a House Resolution recognizing and honoring the Chesnee High School competitive cheer squad, along with their coaches and school officials, for their exceptional performance during the 2024 season. The resolution congratulates the team for winning the South Carolina Class AAA State Championship title, which they achieved by scoring 278 points and defeating their closest competitor, Palmetto High School, by 16.5 points. This victory marks the fifth state championship for the Chesnee cheer squad, highlighting their consistent excellence in the sport, including previous runner-up finishes in 2022 and 2023.
The resolution also acknowledges individual achievements within the team, such as Lilly Brown being named the All Upstate Competitive Cheerleader of the Year and Miley Harris receiving the AAA Cheerleader of the Year award from the South Carolina High School League. It emphasizes the dedication and skill of Head Coach Allie Stubbs and her coaching staff in developing a championship-caliber team while instilling valuable life lessons in the athletes. The resolution concludes with a commitment from the South Carolina House of Representatives to recognize the pride and recognition the team has brought to their school and community, and it includes a provision for presenting a copy of the resolution to Principal Erik Gerstenacker and Coach Allie Stubbs.