HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 96-4704, by Representatives Hatfield, Jacobsen, Morris, Basich, Romero, Fuhrman, Regala, Kessler, Mastin, Casada, Silver, McMorris, Schoesler, Pennington, Conway, Lisk, Mulliken, Appelwick, Ballasiotes, Murray, Grant, Veloria, Valle, Scheuerman, Honeyford, Clements, D. Sommers, Brumsickle, Rust, McMahan, Koster, L. Thomas, Chopp, D. Schmidt and Robertson

       WHEREAS, It is the policy of the Washington State Legislature to recognize excellence in all fields of endeavor; and

       WHEREAS, The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association sponsors an awards program that recognizes the academic achievement of high school athletic teams and activity programs; and

       WHEREAS, For the past eight years, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association has awarded academic state championship teams in various sports; and

       WHEREAS, Athletics, the fine arts, and other activities are integral parts of every high school student's educational experience; and

       WHEREAS, This year's recipients have made significant efforts of achievement in pursuit of their educational goals through activities; and

       WHEREAS, It has been proven that high school athletes perform well in the classroom as well as on the playing field; and

       WHEREAS, Participants in after-school activities have consistently higher graduation rates than other students; and

       WHEREAS, Students who participate in athletics and other school-related activities maintain better school attendance;

       NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the state of Washington honor the following schools, athletes, athletic administrators, and coaches for their academic achievement, and for the outstanding example of inspiration and dedication they have set for others:

Girls' Cross Country

AAAMercer Island, 3.865 GPA; Coach Nile Clarke and athletic administrator Craig Olson;

AAArlington, 3.850 GPA; Coach John Scheffer and athletic administrator Kirk Stiltner;

AOmak, 3.777 GPA; Coach Russell Brantner and athletic administrator Jim Brucker;

BWilbur-Creston, 3.890 GPA; Coach Jim Cox and athletic administrator Dennis Bolz;

Boys' Cross Country

AAAKelso, 3.762 GPA; Coach Joe Stewart and athletic administrator Gary Kinch;

AASeattle Prep, 3.602 GPA; Coach Mike Niggemeyer and athletic administrator Tom Doyle;

ANewport, 3.661 GPA; Coach Mike Frederick and athletic administrator Mike Schultz;

BPomeroy, 3.681 GPA; Coach Fred Knebel and athletic administrator Bob Kirk;

Football

AAAJuanita, 3.351 GPA; Coach and athletic administrator Mike Thomas;

AAO'Dea (Seattle), 3.240 GPA; Coach and athletic administrator Monte Kohler;

AOmak, 3.554 GPA; Coach Galen Kaemingk and athletic administrator Jim Brucker;

BGarfield-Palouse, 3.270 GPA; Coach Andy Bush and athletic administrator Alli Bennett;

Girls' Soccer

AAARogers (Puyallup), 3.753 GPA; Coach Tom Nelson and athletic administrator Dick Halleen;

AACapital (Olympia), 3.775 GPA; Coach Cami Feek and athletic administrator Mike Mulligan;

ANorthwest (Seattle), 3.620 GPA; coach and athletic administrator Mike Mullen;

BCascade Christian (Tacoma), 3.670 GPA; coach Sue Schroeder and athletic administrator Mark Brandmire;

Boys' Soccer

ANorthwest (Seattle), 3.320 GPA; Coach Jeff Blair and athletic administrator Mike Mullen;

BNorthwest Christian (Spokane), 3.452 GPA; Coach Ray Underwood and athletic administrator Steve Altmeyer;

Girls' Swimming

AAAMercer Island, 3.812 GPA; Coach Frank Ceteznick and athletic administrator Graig Olson;

AAWapato, 3.590 GPA; Coach David Tabayoyan and athletic administrator Robert Johnson;

BNorthwest Christian (Spokane), 3.583 GPA; coach Anita Pederson and athletic administrator Steve Altmeyer;

Volleyball

AAAUniversity (Spokane), 3.760 GPA; Coach Rik Austing and athletic administrator Bill Ames;

AACapital (Olympia), 3.819 GPA; Coach Shirley Levig and athletic administrator Mike Mulligan;

AMontesano, 3.883 GPA; Coach Debbie Gibson and athletic administrator Tim Trimble;

BMoses Lake Christian, 3.852 GPA; Coach Dennis Treat and athletic administrator Wayne Smith; and

       BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to these schools in recognition of this event.

          I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of

         Resolution 4704 adopted by the House of Representatives

                            February 6, 1996.

                     ________________________________

                      Timothy A. Martin, Chief Clerk