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H 5533

Hammond boys swimming champs

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Terry Alexander and 119 co-sponsors

The bill formally recognizes Hammond School boys swim team for winning the 2025 SCISA Division I Class 4A state title and highlights key performances and coaches.

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Bill Summary · H 5533

Summary of Bill H 5533 (Session 2025-2026) — South Carolina

Note: This bill is a House Resolution recognizing a high school swimming achievement, not a law amending statutes.

1. Purpose and Intent

  • To recognize and honor the Hammond School boys swim team, coaches, and school officials for an outstanding season.
  • To congratulate the team on winning the 2025 South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) Division I Class 4A State Championship title.
  • The resolution presents the achievement as a source of pride for the Hammond School and its community.

2. Key Provisions and Changes

  • Declares formal recognition by the South Carolina House of Representatives for the Hammond School boys swim team, their coaches, and school officials.
  • Announces the team’s championship accomplishment:
    • Date of achievement: October 11, 2025.
    • Event: SCISA Division I Class 4A State Championship at the North Charleston Aquatic Center.
    • Final team score: 161 points.
    • Runners-up: Porter-Gaud School Cyclones (second place, four points behind Hammond).
  • Highlights notable performances at the championship:
    • Event wins and placements:
    • 200-yard individual medley relay win.
    • 2nd place in 200-yard freestyle relay.
    • Heath Schuch: 2nd in 500-yard freestyle; 3rd in 200-yard freestyle.
    • Alex Magargle: 2nd in 100-yard backstroke.
    • Yukai Hu: 3rd in 200-yard individual medley; 3rd in 100-yard breaststroke.
  • Acknowledges the coaching staff and leadership:
    • Head Coach: Randi Vogel.
    • The coaching staff’s role in developing the team and imparting life lessons.
  • Requires the presentation of a copy of the resolution to Hammond School leadership:
    • Head of School Andy North.
    • Head Coach Randi Vogel.

3. Who/What Is Affected

  • Hammond School boys swim team (SCISA Division I Class 4A) and their coaches.
  • Hammond School administration and officials recognized for the season.
  • The broader Hammond School community and supporters who take pride in the championship.

4. Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Action history shows: Introduced and adopted on 2026-04-15.
  • Resolution format: A formal recognition commonly used by state legislatures to honor individuals or groups for notable achievements.
  • Sponsors: A large number of co-sponsors from the House, indicating broad bipartisan or cross-member support typical for congratulatory resolutions.

5. Notable Details

  • Championship context: The Hammond Skyhawks achieved their first SCISA Division I Class 4A state title in program history.
  • Competition detail: Narrow victory margin over Porter-Gaud (4-point lead).
  • Specific athlete performances are highlighted, signaling a well-rounded team success.

This House Resolution serves as an official parliamentary commendation recognizing athletic excellence and school leadership associated with Hammond School’s 2025 state championship. It does not enact new policies or funding but formalizes statewide acknowledgment of the team’s achievement.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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