LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the Wellington C. Mepham High
School 2010 Varsity Kickline Team upon the occasion of capturing the
Champion of Champions title for the second straight year at the Scholas-
tic Kickline Competition

WHEREAS, Excellence and success in competitive sports and scholastic
competition can be achieved only through strenuous practice, team play
and team spirit, nurtured by dedicated coaching and strategic planning;
and
WHEREAS, Athletic and scholastic competition enhances the moral and
physical development of the young people of this State, preparing them
for the future by instilling in them the value of teamwork, encouraging
a standard of healthy living, imparting a desire for success and devel-
oping a sense of fair play and competition; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late the Wellington C. Mepham High School 2010 Varsity Kickline Team
upon the occasion of capturing the Champion of Champions title for the
second straight year at the Scholastic Kickline Competition held at
Nassau Community College on February 28, 2010; and
WHEREAS, For the second straight year, the Wellington C. Mepham High
School kickline team placed first in two categories at the Scholastic
Kickline Competition; this outstanding performance earned the team the
Champion of Champions title in the lyrical and pom categories after
securing the highest cumulative score in a series of three scholastic
competitions; the team also placed first in kick in their division; and
WHEREAS, The championship success of the 2008-2009 Wellington C.
Mepham High School Varsity Kickline Team inspired and motivated the
2009-2010 team to continue on in the school's winning tradition; and
WHEREAS, For the first time, the Pirettes of the Wellington C. Mepham
High School Varsity Kickline Team competed in a fourth category, adding
jazz to its program; and
WHEREAS, The Wellington C. Mepham High School 2010 Varsity Kickline
Team performed an acclaimed "Phantom of the Opera" routine at the Kick-
line Championships; and
WHEREAS, The talent displayed by this team is due in great part to the
efforts of coaches Kerry Dennis and Jackie Miller, skilled and inspira-
tional mentors, respected for their ability to develop potential into
excellence; and
WHEREAS, The team's overall performance was outstanding, and the team
members were loyally and enthusiastically supported by family, fans,
friends and the community at large; and
WHEREAS, The hallmarks of the Wellington C. Mepham High School 2010
Varsity Kickline Team, from the beginning of the competition to captur-
ing the Champion of Champions title for the second straight year, were a
sisterhood of outstanding ability, of good sportsmanship, of honor and
of scholarship, demonstrating that these team players are second to
none; and
WHEREAS, The championship team members have proven themselves to be an
unbeatable combination of talents, reflecting favorably on their school
and community; and
WHEREAS, Coaches Kerry Dennis and Jackie Miller have done a superb job
in guiding, molding and inspiring the team members toward their goals;
and
WHEREAS, Sports and scholastic competition instills the values of
teamwork, pride and accomplishment, and coaches Kerry Dennis and Jackie
Miller and the Wellington C. Mepham High School 2010 Varsity Kickline

Team's outstanding performers have clearly made a contribution to the
spirit of excellence which is a tradition of their school; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the Wellington C. Mepham High School 2010 Varsity Kickline
Team, its members: Jenna Klerer, Gina Barnao, Elyse Brill, Mell Foldes,
Ariana Bova, Jess Petroglia, Ariana D'Avanzo, Mel Yablonsky, Sam Zucker-
man, Paige Francke, Angie Worgul, Alexa Eyring, Jessie Bopp, Nicole
Goedel, Chloe Coriolan, Jess Dato, Jenny Aberger, Leah Silver, Kelly
Subin, Angela Bombara and Giana D'Avanzo; and coaches Kerry Dennis and
Jackie Miller, on their outstanding season, overall team performance and
Champion of Champions kickline title; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the members of the Wellington C. Mepham High School 2010
Varsity Kickline Team, and to coaches Kerry Dennis and Jackie Miller.