HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation Recognizing Chapel Hill High School Women's Basketball Team and Coach Sherry Norris for Winning the 2014 State Championship ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION OF RECOGNITION ON
CHAPEL HILL HIGH SCHOOL WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM AND
COACH SHERRY NORRIS
WINNING THE 2014 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
WHEREAS, on March 15, 2014, Chapel Hill High School Women's Basketball Team captured
the North Carolina High School Athletic Association's (NCHSAA) 3A State
Women's Basketball Championship; and,
WHEREAS, under the guidance of Coach Sherry Norris,the Chapel Hill High School Women's
Basketball Team earned its second NCHSAA state title, completing the season
with an undefeated 32-0 record; and,
WHEREAS, Coach Sherry Norris was named the 2013-14 North Carolina Women's Coach of
the Year by the Associated Press, and, in her 37`h year as a classroom teacher, has
announced her retirement; and,
WHEREAS, Coach Sherry Norris is the winningest high school volleyball and basketball coach
with more than 1,200 victories across the two sports, and recorded her 540th
basketball win with the State Championship victory by the Lady Tigers; and,
WHEREAS, through hard work, dedication, teamwork, and commitment, the Lady Tigers
brought honor upon themselves, Chapel Hill High School, the Chapel
Hill/Carrboro City Schools District and Orange County;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it proclaimed that the Orange County Board of Commissioners
expresses its sincere appreciation and respect for the Chapel Hill High School
Women's Basketball Team and Coach Sherry Norris for the Tigers' outstanding
achievement, and their inspiration to youth across North Carolina through their
dedication,teamwork, and athletic prowess.
This the 15`h day of April, 2014.
Barry Jac Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners