Legislation Details

File #: 260936    Version: 0 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: ADOPTED
File created: 10/29/2026 In control: CITY COUNCIL
On agenda: Final action: 10/29/2026
Title: Congratulating the Imhotep Institute Charter High School football team on winning the Philadelphia Public League Championship and recognizing the coaches, school leadership, and studentathletes whose hard work and perseverance highlight the power of team sports in strengthening young people and communities.
Sponsors: Councilmember Bass, Councilmember Ahmad, Councilmember Brooks, Council President Johnson, Councilmember Driscoll, Councilmember Gauthier, Councilmember Gilmore Richardson, Councilmember Harrity, Councilmember Jones, Councilmember Landau, Councilmember Lozada, Councilmember O'Rourke, Councilmember Phillips, Councilmember Squilla, Councilmember Thomas, Councilmember Young
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Congratulating the Imhotep Institute Charter High School football team on winning the Philadelphia Public League Championship and recognizing the coaches, school leadership, and studentathletes whose hard work and perseverance highlight the power of team sports in strengthening young people and communities.

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WHEREAS, Imhotep Institute Charter High School secured the Philadelphia Public League Championship with an impressive 54–14 victory over Abraham Lincoln High School, demonstrating exceptional preparation and teamwork; and

WHEREAS, Senior quarterback Joey McLeish delivered an outstanding performance, completing 17 of 21 passes for 378 yards and three touchdowns while adding a rushing score, supported by a talented group of receivers including Douglas “DJ” Thomas, By’ire Murphy, and Brian Culmer, each of whom contributed significantly to the Panthers’ success; and

WHEREAS, The Panthers’ defensive unit also excelled, with Senior defensive back Malik Drayton recording his leagueleading eighth interception of the season and Junior defensive lineman Symeire Williams securing two interceptions, highlighting the team’s discipline, preparation, and resilience; and

WHEREAS, The Imhotep football program’s success is a direct reflection of the leadership, commitment, and vision of its coaching staff, whose dedication to player development has established Imhotep as one of the region’s premier high school athletic programs; and

WHEREAS, School leaders, educators, and support staff at Imhotep Institute Charter High School play an essential role in fostering academic excellence, character development, and a culture of high expectations that enables studentathletes to thrive; and

WHEREAS, The achievements of the Imhotep football team demonstrate the profound value of youth sports in teaching perseverance, teamwork, accountability, and other qualities that extend far beyond the playing field by preparing young people for lifelong success; and

WHEREAS, Imhote...

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