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This resolution commends Surry County High School on its 50th anniversary, recognizing its 50 years of service to the educational and vocational needs of Surry County's youth and its significant impact on the community. The resolution highlights the school's evolution since its opening in 1975, from offering vocational courses like food preparation and auto mechanics to expanding academic opportunities through Advanced Placement (AP) courses via Virtual Virginia and dual/concurrent enrollment with Brightpoint Community College. It also acknowledges the school's diverse electives, extracurricular activities including a Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) program, successful athletic programs, and its recent Exemplar Performance Award from the Virginia Department of Education, a distinction earned by only a small percentage of schools in the state. The resolution attributes these achievements to the dedication of the school's administrators, faculty, and staff, and notes that the 2025 homecoming weekend, themed "Golden Legacy: Celebrating 50 Years of Cougar Pride," provided an opportunity for students and alumni to reflect on the school's legacy. Finally, it directs the Clerk of the House of Delegates to prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the school as an expression of admiration for its history and contributions.

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR118