TITLE: Congratulating the students from Seminole High School who have participated in the 2011 UIL One-Act Play competitions.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the students from Seminole High School who have participated in the 2011 UIL One-Act Play competitions.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The cast and crew of the Seminole High School One-Act Play are visiting the State Capitol on May 10, 2011, and this occasion presents an ideal opportunity to commend them for their impressive successes in 2011 University Interscholastic League competition; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1927, the UIL's One-Act Play contest is the largest high school play production competition in the world; every year, more than 14,000 high school students in over 1,000 plays participate in some 300 contests across the Lone Star State; historians consider the league's theater program to be the foundation of educational and community theater in Texas; and WHEREAS, Competing in UIL District 4, Class 3A, the creative and energetic young people from Seminole High School successfully performed scenes from Players in the Game at the district, area, and regional competitions and earned the right to compete in the state finals; and WHEREAS, Senior Savanna Winn and freshman Jadon Hatley were named to the all-star cast, and Reed Chappell received an honorable mention award; in addition, junior Jack Cagle was selected as best lighting technician; the victorious cast and crew also includes Shawn Barndollar, Keith Chevraunt, Delaney Clark, Haylee Dodson, Trey Dodson, Juan Espino, Mason Griffin, Alexis Hastings, Bailey Hughes, Jennifer Hughes, Chastin Jackson, Brooklynn James, Jenna Johnson, Kaley Johnson, Kourtney Kildow, Nate Maxwell, Bradley Melton, D. J. Rickman, Angela Sims, Tonya Sodd, and Jasmine Torres; this outstanding group is ably guided by Josh Harriman, Abbie Harriman, and Aaron Martin; and WHEREAS, The continuing richness and vibrancy of Texas culture depends in large part upon the enthusiasm and commitment of gifted young people, and the Seminole High School One-Act Play cast and crew have earned great distinction for themselves, their school, and their community through their excellence in the dramatic arts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the students from Seminole High School who have participated in the 2011 UIL One-Act Play competitions and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Perry Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1779 was adopted by the House on May 19, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House