WHEREAS, The high level of competition and enduring tradition of
boys high school basketball is well established in the state of
Washington; and
WHEREAS, The state high school boys' AAAA basketball championship
tournament completed March 3, 2007, demonstrated with spirited play and
exemplary sportsmanship the appeal of the sport among players,
students, parents, and fans of Washington state; and
WHEREAS, the most difficult accomplishment in the world of sports
is to live up to the high expectations and to reach the ultimate goal
of a tournament championship; and
WHEREAS, The Joel E. Ferris High School Saxons boys basketball team
triumphed on March 3 in the Class AAAA championship game, and, by
winning 68-61 over a worthy opponent from Kentridge High School, became
the Class AAAA Champions; and
WHEREAS, The members of the Joel E. Ferris High School Saxons boys
basketball team are Evan Ewing, Jeff Minnerly, Erick Cheadle, Tyler
Lynn, Shawn Stockton, Jared Karstetter, Andre Jennings, DeAngelo Casto,
Morgan Hyslop, Pat Maher, Beau Brett, and Casey Ager; and
WHEREAS, Shawn Stockton was distinguished by being named tournament
Most Valuable Player, and each of the Ferris Saxons distinguished
themselves with their sportsmanship and determination, team members and
fans alike; and
WHEREAS, The Joel E. Ferris High School Saxons under the leadership
of Coach Don Van Lierop and Assistant Coaches Jason Gilman, Mike
McLauchlin, Cliff Poffenroth, Dave Rath, and Rob Servine, have brought
distinction and pride to Ferris High School, its students, its
supporters, and the entire Spokane community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That in recognition of the
outstanding accomplishments of the team members and the coaching staff,
the Senate honor and congratulate the Joel E. Ferris High School Boys
Basketball Team; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be
immediately transmitted to the School District 81 School Board, the
administration of Joel E. Ferris High School, and each of the players
and coaches.