TITLE
Title
RESOLUTION HONORING THE BEN L. SMITH HIGH SCHOOL BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Commissioner Frankie T. Jones, Jr.
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RESOLUTION
Resolution
WHEREAS, Ben L. Smith High School, established in 1963 in central Guilford County, serves a richly diverse student body representing forty-four (44) different countries and is home to a growing campus that includes tennis courts, a swimming pool, a football stadium, auditorium, track and field area, gymnasiums, computer labs, and the Manufacturing and Engineering Academy, with extension courses offered through the Weaver Education Center; and
WHEREAS, the Smith High School Varsity Basketball Team completed the 2024-2025 season with a record-breaking 29-3 finish-the best in school history-capped off by a 12-game winning streak that culminated in the program’s first-ever North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) 3A State Championship; and
WHEREAS, under the exemplary leadership of Coach Derrick Partee, the Golden Eagles exemplified discipline, resilience, and teamwork, earning recognition for their performance both on and off the court; and
WHEREAS, standout senior TayShawn Mann, a four-year varsity player, concluded his high school career with an outstanding 106-19 record, a 3.5 GPA, and All-Conference honors; and
WHEREAS, senior Kenny Miller Jr. was selected to the All-Conference Team, named Conference Defensive Player of the Year, 1st Team All-District, scored over 1,000 career points, earned Most Outstanding Player honors in both the Western Regional Finals and State Championship, and has received multiple scholarship offers for college basketball; and
WHEREAS, junior Jyi Dawkins was named to the All-Conference Team, 1st Team All-District, 3rd Team All-State, and earned the title of Most Valuable Player of the State Championship game, already surpassing 1,500 career points with another season yet to play; and
WHEREAS, the team collectively achieved a GPA above 3.0, demonstrating their dedication not only to athletic excellence but also to academic success and personal growth; and
WHEREAS, the dedication and support of the coaching staff, school administration, faculty, families, and the greater Smith High School community have been instrumental in the team’s success and in fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and perseverance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Guilford County Board of Commissioners does hereby commend and congratulate the Ben L. Smith High School Varsity Basketball Team for their historic 2025 NCHSAA 3A State Championship victory, and for bringing immense pride and inspiration to their school, their families, and the Greensboro community.
ADOPTED this the 1st day of May 2025.
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Receive resolution honoring the Ben L. Smith High School Boys Varsity basketball team on their 2024 Championship Season.
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