Recognizing, Honoring, And Celebrating The Martin Luther King High School Cheerleading Squad - For Capturing The First Place Prize In The Non-Pyramid Division Of The Philadelphia Public League Cheerleader Competition.

WHEREAS, On March 8, 2007, 12 schools competed for the Non-pyramid Division Title of the Philadelphia Public League Cheerleader Competition at Community College of Philadelphia; and

WHEREAS, Martin Luther King High School was represented in the Cheerleader Competition by a Cheerleading Squad made up of a 17 member female team who is coached by Ms. Katie Weislo; and

WHEREAS, The Martin Luther King High School cheerleading squad has won all-star and high school competitions in North Carolina and throughout the Philadelphia area, with the assistance of Cheerleading choreographer John Rolle; and

WHEREAS, Martin Luther King High School is part of a nationally recognized organization that builds educational quality for low-income children and youth through its work with schools, school districts, after school organizations, municipalities and communities; and

WHEREAS, The Martin Luther King High School cheerleading squad won the first place title and championship through “their dedication and hard work” which is a milestone that the squad finds truly rewarding and especially gratifying; and

WHEREAS, Cheerleading is a nationally recognized sport that encompasses teamwork, gymnastics and dance, requiring hard work and commitment on the part of team members to master difficult and complex routines; and

WHEREAS, The Martin Luther King High School Cheerleading squad embodies the true “I have a dream” spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King through their accomplishment, dedication and winning tradition in their chosen athletic field; now therefore

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That City Council Hereby Recognize, Honor, And Celebrate The Martin Luther King High School Cheerleading Squad – For Capturing The First Place Prize In The Non-Pyramid Division Of The Philadelphia Public League Cheerleader Competition.

FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Coach Katie Weislo, as further evidencing the sincere admiration and gratitude of this legislative body.

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