Recognizing and Celebrating the Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics, Science, Technology and Careers, and its Boys Basketball Team on winning the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association's State Championship.

WHEREAS, The Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics, Science, Technology and Careers (PCS) was established in 1998 by its founder and CEO, John Badagliacco, and is presently located at 1928 Point Breeze Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and

WHEREAS, The Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics, Science, Technology and Careers’ mission is to provide a nurturing and challenging atmosphere in which students in grades nine through twelve will acquire the knowledge and experience they need to prepare them for college, and for productive and fulfilling lives in their communities. The PCS also strives to simultaneously help its students achieve high academic standards and develop essential career skills, while also giving them extensive experiences in service to their community; and

WHEREAS, The Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics, Science, Technology and Careers entered into the City of Philadelphia Public League sports competition in the 2000-01 season, providing a variety of programs for both boys and girls. In the year 2004, the City of Philadelphia joined the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) as District XII; and

WHEREAS, On March 25, 2006, at Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, the Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics, Science, Technology and Careers, in only its second year of state competition, became the first school representing the City of Philadelphia and District XII to win a state championship, specifically, the PIAA Boys Basketball Class AA Championship. This makes them the first and only Philadelphia Public/Charter School to achieve this distinct honor; now therefore

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That we hereby recognize and celebrate the wonderful accomplishment of this school and its Boys Basketball Team, whose members consist of Cullen Askew, Doug Davis, Parrish Grant, Rodney Green, Paris Griffin, Tyree “Chuckie” Harris, Qu’Ran Hughes, Josh “Scrap” Martin, Marcus Morris, Markieff Morris, Kevin Radford, Ernest Wilkerson, Head Coach, Dan Brinkley, Assistant Coaches, Rahim Washington and Edwin “Skip” Robinson and Athletic Director Chuck Pearsall.

FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to the school and team as evidence of the sincere congratulations and warm wishes of this legislative body. We are proud of your accomplishments both on and off the court.

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