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File #: 2015-2306    Version: 1
Type: Proclamation Status: Adopted
File created: 12/1/2015 In control: City Council
On agenda: 12/1/2015 Final action: 12/1/2015
Enactment date: 12/1/2015 Enactment #: 775
Effective date: 12/1/2015    
Title: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, December 1, 2015, to be"Bishop Canevin Girls Volleyball State Champions Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.
Sponsors: Theresa Kail-Smith, All Members
Indexes: PROCLAMATION - MRS. KAIL-SMITH

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WHEREAS,  The Bishop Canevin Girls Volleyball Team, led by Head Coach Kevin Walters, Assistant Coach Pete Barakat and 11 Seniors, captured its second WPIAL title in the program's history after defeating Shenango on November 7, 2015; and,

 

WHEREAS, throughout the State Playoffs, the team illustrated perseverance, determination, hard work and unity, which lead to an appearance in the PIAA Class A State Championship; and,

 

WHEREASon November 21, 2015, the Bishop Canevin Girls Volleyball team became the first team in school history to sweep their opponent, the North Star Cougars, 3-0 for the PIAA Class A State Title; and,

 

WHEREAS, after missing most of the 2014 season due to severe health problems, Head Coach Kevin Walters prevailed to coach full-time this season and lead the team to extraordinary levels of success; and,

 

WHEREAS, Bishop Canevin High School, located in the Oakwood neighborhood of District 2, has a history of excellence in academics, sports and community service which is centered in the Catholic faith; and,

 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Coach Walters, Assistant Coach Pete Barakat, Bishop Canevin High School and the entire Girls Volleyball Team on their WPIAL and  PIAA Class A State Title, including the following:

 

No.     Name                               Gr.               No.  Name                               Gr.

1        Katie Kelsch                    12                 14    Julia Menosky                12

2        Sydney Bonds                  11                 15    Paris Morinville             11

5        Anna Gestiehr                  11                 16    Christina Aland              12

8        Kayli Sheridan                 10                 17    Kylie Airsman                  9

9        Alex Parra                        12                 18    Ashley Mell                    12

10      Riana Conway                  12                19    Tamara Blue                    10

11      Erin Cunningham             12                 22    Jayde Morgan                 12

12      Janet Aland                      12                 25    Anneliese Balog              12

13      Bailey McDonald             12

 

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, December 1, 2015, to be“Bishop Canevin Girls Volleyball State Champions Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.