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Honoring the outstanding and historic achievement of the George Washington High School Competitive Spirit Team for becoming the first team in the School District of Philadelphia to earn a spot in the National Cheerleaders Association High School Nationals Competition.
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WHEREAS, The George Washington High School Competitive Spirit Team made history in September 2022 by becoming the first public school team in the School District of Philadelphia to earn a spot in the National Cheerleaders Association High School Nationals Competition, the largest cheerleading competition in the world; and
WHEREAS, Founded just six years ago, the George Washington High School Competitive Spirit Team has quickly proven itself a force to be reckoned with, achieving acclaim across the Commonwealth. Under the leadership of Coaches Michele Sorkin-Socki and Veronica Hayes, the George Washington High School Competitive Spirit Team is the three-time reigning Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association District XII Public League Champions in the Co-Ed Division and a PIAA 2022 state semifinalist in the Co-Ed Division; and
WHEREAS, The team has demonstrated excellence and determination, even as they have dealt with outdated equipment and facilities and underfunded budgets. Their success is a testament to coaching prowess and stability and to the team's investment in both trust building and team building in their pursuit of creativity and perfection against wealthier and better-resourced suburban and private school teams; and
WHEREAS, Student athletes Amore Joseph, Aaliyah Armour, Addyson Givens, Irsida Kola, Nia Rodgers, Nylah Santiago, Kianna Harper, Roland Williams, Jayla Aye, Erica Pierre, Serena Diaz, Josiah Jeudy, Sarai Jeudy, Adamaris Lopez, Aniyah Saunders, Syniah Medina, and Simone Felder exemplify the best of our young people and demonstrate what is possible when we as a City and school system invest in them as much as they believe in themselves. For these young a...
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