RESOLUTION NO. 250676
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Sponsor: Councilmember Melissa Patterson Hazley
RESOLUTION - Honoring the Lincoln College Preparatory Academy Men’s Volleyball Team for their historic 2025 season, during which they captured the school’s first-ever district championship in men’s volleyball, representing Kansas City Public Schools with excellence on and off the court.
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WHEREAS, men’s volleyball is a rapidly growing sport in Missouri, officially sanctioned by the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) in 2022; and
WHEREAS, the young men of Lincoln College Preparatory Academy have embraced this opportunity with dedication, discipline, and teamwork, serving as outstanding ambassadors for their school and city; and
WHEREAS, on May 16, the Tigers made history by securing the District Championship with a decisive 3-0 victory over Northeast High School; and
WHEREAS, the team earned national recognition by achieving the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-Academic Team Honor for the third consecutive year, awarded to programs maintaining a year-long GPA of 3.3 or higher; and
WHEREAS, All-State Academic Team honors went to Jared Suriano, Benjamin Golec, Kadem Schieber, and Elijah Smith-athletes who participated in at least 75% of varsity sets and maintained a cumulative 3.6 GPA or higher; and
WHEREAS, athletic achievements include All-District First Team honors for Samari Taylor, Jared Suriano, and Benjamin Golec, and Second Team honors for Alex Dinh; and
WHEREAS, in their fifth season, the program has been guided by Coach Blake Mathews, whose leadership has established a competitive and respected program within Kansas City Public Schools; and
WHEREAS, Lincoln College Preparatory Academy is a nationally recognized institution known for its rigorous International Baccalaureate curriculum, its tradition of excellence, and its mission to prepare students for higher education and leadership; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
That the Mayor and Council hereby extend their congratulations to the Lincoln College Preparatory Academy Men’s Volleyball Team; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the Council in testimony thereof and that a copy hereof be presented to the team with the appreciation of the Mayor and Council for their outstanding athletic and academic achievements, for bringing home the school’s first district title, and for the pride they have brought to Kansas City.
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