South Carolina General Assembly
117th Session, 2007-2008

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H. 3744

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House Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. Chellis, Young, Harrell and Knight
Document Path: l:\council\bills\bb\18067ac07.doc

Introduced in the House on March 20, 2007
Adopted by the House on March 20, 2007

Summary: R.H. Rollings Middle School

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

     Date      Body   Action Description with journal page number
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   3/20/2007  House   Introduced and adopted HJ-34

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3/20/2007

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A HOUSE RESOLUTION

TO HONOR AND CONGRATULATE THE STUDENTS, PARENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, AND ADMINISTRATION OF ROLLINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL IN DORCHESTER COUNTY ON RECEIVING THE PRESTIGIOUS 2007 PALMETTO'S FINEST AWARD AND FOR STRIVING TO REACH AND MAXIMIZE THE FULL MEASURE OF THEIR TALENTS AND ABILITIES.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives were pleased to learn that Rollings Middle School won the coveted 2007 Palmetto's Finest Award; and

Whereas, the South Carolina Association of School Administrators and Carolina First Corporation annually recognize two elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school that have educators, students, parents, and supporters who are responsible for "innovative, effective educational programs"; and

Whereas, judges who recommend Palmetto's Finest winners take into account objective factors such as test scores and college admission offers but also consider other, sometimes less recognizable factors such as volunteerism; and

Whereas, each applicant school first completes a seventeen page written statement detailing virtually every aspect of the school's operation, focusing on the question: "What impact is this school making on the lives of students and the community, and is it deserving of the award?"; and

Whereas, applicants are then visited by members of the South Carolina Association of School Administrators' Palmetto's Finest Awards Committee; and

Whereas, after the sixteen finalists are selected, each school undergoes a second visit from a different team of committee members, after which a selection meeting is held to determine the four winners; and

Whereas, a finalist for the prestigious award three years ago, Rollings Middle School captured the 2007 honor at the awards ceremony held in the Koger Center in Columbia; and

Whereas, opening ten years ago as part of a district initiative to make the arts an integral part of students' education, Rollings Middle School offers both traditional academic courses and daily classes in one of six core areas, including dance, orchestral string instruments, piano, theater, visual arts, and vocal music; and

Whereas, the school certainly recognizes the importance of a quality education and the ability of its students to learn. Such dedication is readily evident, as the administration, faculty, and surrounding community are more than willing to give of their time, going above and beyond traditional classroom instruction to achieve their goals; and

Whereas, education at Rollings Middle School expands the horizons of its students in an innovative and effective manner, serving as a shining example for schools throughout the State. The members of the House of Representatives are proud to honor their effort and success. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, honor and congratulate the students, parents, faculty, staff, and administration of Rollings Middle School in Dorchester County on receiving the prestigious 2007 Palmetto's Finest Award and for striving to reach and maximize the full measure of their talents and abilities.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Principal Kathy Sobolewski of Rollings Middle School.

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