HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2018-57Sponsored by: Mayor Gabriel
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-57
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, COMMENDING THE
KENAI CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS AS THE ALASKA DIVISION II STATE CROSS
COUNTRY CHAMPIONS FOR THE YEAR 2018.
WHEREAS, the Girls Division II Alaska State Cross Country Championships were held at the
Bartlett High School Trails in Anchorage on September 29, 2018 ; and
WHEREAS , the Kenai Kardinals won their second state championship in four years ; and
WHEREAS, under the direction of Head Coach Maria Calvert and Assistant Coach Christine
Bergholtz, the team won five of the seven meets they competed in -including a 4th straight
regional title in a row; and
WHEREAS, four girls were in the top 8 in Division 11, led by regional and state champion Jaycie
Calvert, freshman Logan Satathite in fifth place with a Personal Record (PR), Brooke Satathite
in 6th place, and freshman Leah Fallon in 8th also with a PR; and
WHEREAS , Summer Foster finished 16th to help the team for an overall state best -low score of
36 points. Nia Calvert was 30th with a PR, and freshman Shelbie Naylor ran a strong race to
finish 42nc1; and
WHEREAS, this incredible group of girls also won the Academic Award with an overall GPA of
4 .0, representing their school , families, and community with great class.
NOW , THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI , ALASKA:
Secti on 1. That the Kenai City Council commends the Kenai Central High School Girls Cross
Country team for their performance in winning the Division II State Championship .
Section 2. That a special Certificate of Achievement shall be presented to each member of
the winning team .
Section 3. That a copy of this resolution be given to Head Coach Maria Calvert.
Section 4. That this resolution ta k es effect immediately upon passage .
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI , ALASKA, this 171h day of October, 2018 .
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BRIAN GABRIEL SR., MAYOR