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H 5647

Latta High School Strength and Weightlifting Team

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

Latta High School's Strength and Weightlifting team is officially congratulated for winning the Class A State Championship and recognizing the athletes and coaches.

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Bill Summary · H 5647

Summary of Bill H 5647 (South Carolina 2025-2026)

Note: This bill is a House resolution recognizing a high school athletics team, not a law that prescribes new statutory requirements. It is a ceremonial measure acknowledging achievements.

1) Purpose and Intent

  • Primary purpose: To recognize and honor Latta High School’s Strength and Weightlifting team, their coaches, and school officials for an outstanding season.
  • Specific honor: Congratulates the Latta High School Vikings on winning the South Carolina High School Strength Coaches Association Class A State Championship title.

2) Key Provisions and Changes

  • Recognition: The House of Representatives congratulates Latta High School and acknowledges the athletes’ and coaches’ accomplishments.
  • Details highlighted in the resolution:
    • Latta competed in regional qualifiers at South Florence High School in February, finishing in the top three of their weight classes to qualify for the state championship meet.
    • At the state meet (held March 21, 2026, at Lexington High School), athletes from classifications A through AAAAA competed together in individual strength events (not divided by school classification).
    • Representing Latta: Gavin Aubin, Kayden Rogers, Joe’Maurie Galloway, Zack Page, and Jackson Horne.
    • Latta’s team performance was strong enough to earn the Class A State Championship.
    • Gavin Aubin placed second in the 190-pound division and earned All-State honors.
    • Head Coach: Brandon Iseman; coaching staff credited for the team’s success.
  • Presentation: A copy of the resolution is to be presented to Latta High School Principal Nan Carmichael and Head Coach Brandon Iseman.

3) Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Beneficiaries: Latta High School students and athletes on the Strength and Weightlifting team.
  • Institutions referenced:
    • Latta High School (Vikings)
    • Latta High School Principal Nan Carmichael
    • Latta High School Head Coach Brandon Iseman
    • South Carolina High School Strength Coaches Association (state championship context)
  • No statutory mandates or funding allocations are attached to the bill; it is a formal expression of appreciation.

4) Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • History: Introduced and adopted on May 5, 2026.
  • Sponsorship: Broad list of House sponsors (numerous co-sponsors listed) highlighting cross-support within the House.
  • Effective date: Ceremonial resolution; typically effective upon adoption unless otherwise stated.

5) Context and Implications

  • This is a ceremonial or commemorative resolution, common in state legislatures to recognize notable local achievements.
  • No changes to eligibility rules, funding, or competition structure are contemplated in this bill.
  • The resolution signals state-level appreciation for high school athletics and emphasizes the value of teamwork, coaching, and student achievement.

If you’d like, I can extract direct quotes from the resolution or provide a concise one-paragraph press-release version suitable for a news brief.

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

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