TITLE
Title
RECOGNIZING THE 2024 UNDEFEATED SEASON FOR THE GRIMSLEY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Commissioner Mary Beth Murphy
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RESOLUTION
Resolution
WHEREAS, founded in 1899, Greensboro High School (formerly known as Greensboro Central High School, Greensboro Senior High School, and now Grimsley High School), was established as the oldest institution of public secondary education in Guilford County and is one of the oldest high schools in the state; and
WHEREAS, Grimsley High School is a 4-A school with a strong athletic program, including a variety of men and women’s sports teams such as football, basketball, baseball, softball, track, tennis, swimming, golf, and wrestling; and
WHEREAS, for the second time in five years, Grimsley’s football program has won the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) 4-A State Championship and ends the 2024 season with a 16-0 record; and
WHEREAS, upon winning the state championship, the Whirlies football program is currently ranked Number 1 in the Triad High School Football Rankings and the Number 1 overall seed in the NCHSAA; and
WHEREAS, under the leadership of head coach Darryl Brown, this team of extremely talented student athletes, including North Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year Faizon Brandon, and Sports Illustrated’s Defensive Player of the Year Bryce Davis, have successfully navigated the academic and athletic fields through hard work, perseverance and dedication to the goal of excellence.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Guilford County Board of Commissioners recognizes and celebrates the 2024 Grimsley High School football team, coaches, athletic boosters, parents and all other members of their support network on their undefeated championship season and commemorates the effort required by all to ensure success for this team and these talented student athletes.
ADOPTED this 6th day of March 2025.
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Adopt resolution celebrating the Grimsley High School Football Team on their 2024 Undefeated Season.
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