4880184 ACR 20-177, “St. John’s College High School Girls Varsity Basketball Recognition Resolution of 2014”

A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION

                                                        

20-177  

 

IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

 

April 8, 2014

 

 

To recognize and honor the St. John’s College High School Cadets girls varsity basketball team on winning the 2014 District of Columbia State Athletic Association city title.

           

WHEREAS, the Cadets 2014 roster comprises Amari Carter, Raley Hinton, Britani Stowe, Christine Morin, Kailyn Ebb, Alexis Krahling, Sarah Overcash, Niya Beverly, Madison Cheatham, Kayla Robbins, Deana Moak, Asia McCray, and Zion Campbell;

 

WHEREAS, St. John’s coach Jonathan Scribner has led the Cadets to a winning season in 2014 with 25 wins and only 7 losses;

 

            WHEREAS, the St. John’s College High School girls varsity basketball team won the District of Columbia State Athletic Association (“DCSAA”) championship at the Verizon Center on March 6, 2014;

 

WHEREAS, this was the second year that the DCSAA held its tournament and the first appearance by the St. John’s College High School Cadets;

 

            WHEREAS, the St. John’s Cadets defeated the ninth-ranked Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School Cubs, 58-42, to capture the title;

 

            WHEREAS, the St. John’s Cadets defense forced 12 turnovers and out-rebounded the Cubs 33-24 on their way to victory;  

 

WHEREAS, the St. John’s College High School Cadets is currently ranked #4 by The Washington Post;

 

WHEREAS, Britani Stowe, a senior guard for the Cadets matched her career high of 16 points during the title game and was named tournament Most Valuable Player;

 

WHEREAS, last year the Cadets won the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference;

 

WHEREAS, the parents of the St. John’s girls varsity team played an essential role by providing unwavering support to the team;

 

WHEREAS, St. John’s College High School President Jeffrey Mancabelli, Principal Brother Michael Andrejk, and the entire staff administer a high-quality school in Ward 4; and

 

WHEREAS, the Ward 4 community is proud of the achievements of the St. John’s College High School Cadets girls varsity basketball team.

 

            RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “St. John’s College High School Girls Varsity Basketball Recognition Resolution of 2014”.

 

Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia commends and recognizes the St. John’s College High School girls varsity basketball team for its superior achievement this season.

 

Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.